How to Choose Christmas Stocking Stuffers On A Budget

This article tells how to fill a great Christmas stocking for a child or adult on a budget!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Christmas Stockings

1. I’ve always loved Christmas stockings. Many parents use them to keep children occupied until Christmas breakfast is over. Then, the big gifts are unwrapped. This gives relatives time to arrive to see the kids open their gifts! But, surprise! Adults love them, too, and sometimes we don’t give adults the pleasure of a Christmas stocking. Here are some ideas for Christmas stocking stuffers on a budget.

2. For Children
   
   Think of your child’s interests and hobbies, and take into account his/her age. Snacks (popcorn balls, brownies), candy, party favors, love notes, promise notes (a trip to the park, an ice cream cone), felt pens, crayons, coloring books, small games, baseball cards, marbles, gum, magazines, a jump rope, jacks, cars, balls, stamps and ink pad, water colors, and small toys make great stocking stuffers.

3. Also consider items they need that you have to buy anyway for stocking stuffers, such as: funny vitamins, barrettes, nail clippers, toothbrush and small tube of toothpaste, comb, hair brush, samples of cosmetics or toiletries, pens, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, small pad of paper, cute socks, gloves, or a cap.

4. For Adults
   
   Toiletries are welcomed by adults, for example: razor blades or disposable razors, samples of deodorant or perfume, body powder, nail clippers, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, breath fresheners, makeup, comb, eyeglass cleaners, small hair spray, hair gel, nail file, nail polish, vitamins, or pretty soaps.
   
   Useful items are also appreciated such as: batteries, a key ring, shoe laces, a tape measure, pens, a small pad paper, a car air freshener, Post-Its, seeds to plant, a hose nozzle, needles, thread, a chamois, homemade crafts (a towel that hangs), a mouse pad, scissors, a pancake turner, corn on the cob holders, a whisk, an egg slicer, a timer, or toll booth change.
   
   Fun stocking stuffers on a budget include: nuts, snacks, candy, swizzle sticks, coffee, a love note, a gift note (wash the car for someone), a magazine, a gossip rag, mints, gum, a homemade tree ornament, small gift certificates, a CD or audio tape.

5. Top off the stockings with a large candy cane or a giant, Hershey’s kiss, and bright, curly ribbon.

Tips & Warnings

• You can find great stocking stuffers at thrift stores and yard sales.

[oohhey]

on 11/10/2009 Thank goodness for articles like this!

[hdouglas22]

on 12/3/2008 Very helpful ideas, great article, thanks!

[GHaider]

on 10/7/2008 This is a great article!