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Step 1
Shop the dollar section of each and every store that you go to throughout the year. Almost every store has them now, Target, WalMart, JoAnn's, Michaels, even your local grocery stores. You will be surprised how many great, unique items you can pick up. The great thing is the dollar item's go quick so you can find new things all the time. Pick up a few things every time you find something cute and hide it away, by the time Christmas rolls around you'll be stocked up with unique little stocking stuffers.
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Step 2
Another great place to shop for inexpensive little stocking gifts is your local dollar store. Dollar stores tend to carry a lot of little items that are perfect for kids Christmas stockings. I know a lot of them also carry Disney products which are always fun little gifts. You can also find other really cute items to add like crayons, pencils, coin purses, little trucks and cars. Lot's of great gifts just the size you need.
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Step 3
Your local thrift store may also have a lot of great little treasures! Many goodwill stores get items directly from retailers and are still brand new. I have found new books, earrings, belts, and much more all the perfect size for stocking stuffers! Not only will you find good prices but you will also be giving to a good cause!
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Step 4
Always try to keep a look out other for inexpensive items close to Christmas. For example, Dvd's make great stocking stuffers and you can find some great deals. Walmart always has huge bins of $5.00 Dvd's and on Black Friday you can get newer released Dvd's for $5.00. Deals like these really make a difference!
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Step 5
Shop around and always look for the best deals on the higher priced stocking stuffers you may be looking for. Coupons and sales all add up and could end up saving you hundreds of dollars on all of the holiday gifts you plan to buy.
Comments
ssweeks6 said
on 11/19/2009 Great stocking stuffer tips. 5* and recommended
followthemoney said
on 11/15/2009 Really good ideas. Thanks so much for sharing. 5* and a recommend
grimsleygl said
on 11/10/2009 What great ideas! Christmas is right around the corner and I can begin shopping right now. Sometimes you can find great little books and toys that are actually new at a charity shop or yard sale as well.
Thank you for the helpful article. 5*'s and a recommend too.
frugalmomi said
on 11/10/2009 Great stocking stuffer ideas . For older kids a little gift card with $5 -10 is nice too . 5*