Ideas for Candies & Other Stocking Stuffers
Everyone loves the thrill of opening presents on Christmas morning, but don't forget the added excitement of digging into those Christmas stockings. The contents of stockings may be small, but they don't have to be cheap or inconsequential. Give recipients a delightful surprise with useful, fun and memorable stocking stuffers and candy. Does this Spark an idea?
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Electronics
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Electronics don't have to come in big packages. Slip a small digital camera with a memory card into a stocking or disposable camera for a child. A small MP3 player with earbuds will fit snugly into a stocking, as will a pocket cellphone charger with a retractable power cord. Or, tuck a sleek, flat e-reader into a stocking for a real treat. Don't forget about video games -- a handheld video gaming system may be a big hit with teens and gadget-lovers alike.
Candies
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Resist the temptation to fill stockings with two-for-one candy bars from the dollar store. Instead, get creative. Homemade rock candy, honey- and cinnamon-roasted mixed nuts or fudge cubes in pretty colored cellophane are much better than anything you can get in stores. If your recipients have exotic tastes, order some European chocolate online or visit a gourmet candy store for candy and caramel apples. Or, make a personalized candy bar for each recipient. You can add nuts, candies and even dried fruit to make it one of a kind. Don't forget handmade caramel bars with a bottle of sweet gingerbread spread.
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Accessories
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Give a male recipient the ultimate in style with a small, engraved hip flask or cuff links personalized with tiny photos of his children. For a woman with hands suffering from the winter wind, try a miniature spa manicure kit or a large, colorful palette of eyeshadow. If your recipient has gone "green," try an earth-friendly water bottle or a handmade clutch made from renewable resources. If you've got a fashionista of either gender on your hands, try a rich pashmina scarf or a shoe polish kit to keep footwear gleaming.
Personal Care
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Little girls may love a set of fruity bubble bath, shampoo and shower gel with a pretty colored sponge. If you've got a growing boy on your hands, a shaving kit just for kids can make him feel grown-up just like Dad. For the adults on your list, try a bottle of whiskey aftershave or pedicure kit for men. The ladies will adore a cosmetics bag filled with samples of her favorite makeup or a lip gloss stick with alternating shades.
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