Searching for the perfect stocking stuffers? Finding stocking stuffers can sometimes be the hardest part of gift giving because you’ve got to find items that are appropriate, fit in the stocking and are inexpensive. There are many options out there including candy, travel size bath products and gift cards. So if you need to find some fun Christmas gifts for stockings, here are some tips to help you out:
Plan It Out
If you find that you are always buying toothbrushes or licorice sticks as stocking stuffers, it’s time to start planning your stocking stuffer. Don’t wait until the last minute to brainstorm stocking stuffer ideas; you should be thinking about them well in advance. Listen to your loved ones for the hints they might periodically drop. A new necklace can easily fit in a stocking as can other jewelry. Video games, DVDs, and movie tickets fit well too. You will find that it is much easier to find stocking stuffers when you actually take the time to think about what you want to add to the stockings.
Age and Gender
Keep the age and gender of the person in mind when you’re searching for the perfect stocking stuffers. Kids love to get fun toys like magic tricks, Tonka trucks and stickers in their stocking while your spouse might prefer some new cologne or perfume.
Personality
The personality of the individual also must be taken into consideration. If you have a little girl that loves to play with GI Joe instead of Barbie’s, get her an action figure that you know she will appreciate. If your teenage daughter loves sunglasses and manages to lose them constantly, an inexpensive pair or two would be much appreciated!
Keep It Simple
You don’t need to get elaborate with stocking stuffers. Something as simple as a candy bar might be all you need to make the person happy. As long as you have more than one or two items in the stocking, you’ve stuffed the stocking just right.
Wrap It Up
Part of the joy of Christmas is unwrapping all the presents. Wrap all of the items meant for the stocking. Start a fun tradition with your Christmas stockings and include a fresh orange in the stocking or a chocolate orange. Include the story about the Christmas orange in the stocking to help your children appreciate all of the gifts that they are fortunate enough to have on Christmas morning.
Now that you have a basic guide to consider when you are out shopping for stocking stuffers, here are some tips on stocking stuffers for adults, teens, and kids.
Stocking Stuffers for Adults:
- Cologne or perfume
- iPod
- Watch
- Sunglasses
- Cufflinks
- Digital photo key chain
- Wallet or small purse
- Magazine subscription
- Tickets to the theatre or to a local sporting event
- Gloves
- Chocolate
- CD or DVD
- Gift card to a day spa
Stocking Stuffers for Teenagers:
- iPod
- Digital Camera
- Cologne or perfume
- DVD or a new video game
- Key chain
- Cell phone
- Gift card to a movie theatre
- Tickets to see their favorite band in concert
- Miniature flashlight
- Tire pressure gauge
- Stress balls
- Candy or chocolate
- Gym membership
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
- Toy cars, boats, trains, and planes
- Card game
- Magic tricks
- Bath toys
- Crayons, colored pencils, markers
- Book
- DVD
- Doll
- Sticker book
- Soft toys
- Diary
- Digital camera for kids
- Paint and a paint-by-numbers book
- Candy bar
- Play dough
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