How to Find Affordable Christmas Stocking Stuffers

If you're not careful the money you spend on stocking stuffers can add up fast. Here are several ideas for affordable stocking stuffers that are fun to give and receive.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Affordable Stocking Stuffer #1: A magazine. Everyone has a favorite hobby, interest, or sport featured in a big-name magazine. Head to the newsstand or magazine aisle to get a magazine for everyone on your stocking stuffer list. Give coloring or activity books for children too young for magazines.

2. Affordable Stocking Stuffer #2: A box of chocolates or candy. Small boxes of sweets are just the right size (and the right price) for stocking stuffers.

3. Affordable Stocking Stuffer #3: Snacks. Give snack-size bags of chips, cookies, fruit snacks, or nuts. Other ideas include stuffed olives, dried fruit, candy bars, and popcorn.

4. Affordable Stocking Stuffer #4: Drinks. Give your kids their favorite soda or juice boxes. Give adults an extra-large beer or a bottle of affordable wine.

5. Affordable Stocking Stuffer #5: Gift Cards. A gift card of just $10 or $15 can buy them lunch at their favorite restaurant or buy them a few lattés.

6. Affordable Stocking Stuffer #6: Entertainment. Many CDs and DVDs are sale-priced for the holidays. Stock up on budget-friendly favorites when you find a good sale. Look online to see what Netflix has for sale - many extra movies are priced at $5.99. Also check eBay or Amazon for great sales.

7. Affordable Stocking Stuffer #7: Make Coupon Books. Create customized coupon book gifts for those that you love. For children, who will expect this came from Santa, you can make coupons such as "One Toy You Didn't Get for Christmas" or "One Candy Cane a Day for a Week". Then surprise your child with these belated Christmas gifts from Santa. Create coupons for your spouse such as "One Free Back Massage" or "Your Movie Choice Tonight."