Wednesday, September 21, 2011

A Money-Saving Christmas: 101 Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers

Stockings are one of my favorite parts of Christmas.  I love buying things for my kid's and my husband's stockings.  I also love taking everything out of my stocking on Christmas morning.  With 4 stockings to fill now, I am always looking for inexpensive items I can throw in the stockings that my family members will enjoy.  My favorite places to buy stocking stuffers include the Target dollar spot, Ollie's and the Dollar Tree.  I also like to use coupons to get candy, gum and snacks for free or cheap to throw in.

This list includes some items that are appropriate for kids, some for adults and some that would be for either. 
  1. travel size games
  2. gum
  3. candy (Reese's peanut butter trees are great for stockings!)
  4. scratch tickets
  5. magazines
  6. board books
  7. silly bands
  8. socks
  9. headbands
  10. barrettes
  11. Hot Wheels or other small cars
  12. lottery tickets
  13. earrings
  14. necklaces
  15. rattles
  16. ornament
  17. sample size perfume/cologne
  18. car fresheners
  19. photo album filled with pictures
  20. homemade coupon booklet
  21. coloring books
  22. workbooks
  23. foam stickers
  24. craft supplies: pompoms
  25. craft supplies: glitter glue
  26. craft supplies: pipe cleaners
  27. crayons
  28. playdoh
  29. card games
  30. plastic bugs/creatures
  31. bouncy balls
  32. DVDs
  33. hot chocolate packets
  34. popcorn packets
  35. toothbrushes
  36. lip gloss/chapstick
  37. expanding washcloths
  38. eyeshadow
  39. journal
  40. stickers
  41. pens
  42. decorative pencils
  43. small stuffed animal
  44. teething ring
  45. disposable camera
  46. tights
  47. bath salts
  48. body lotion
  49. picture frame
  50. underwear
  51. nail polish
  52. nail files
  53. novels
  54. candles
  55. bookmark
  56. note cards
  57. personalized address labels
  58. glue sticks
  59. yoyo
  60. dinosaurs
  61. bibs
  62. scarf
  63. baby clothes
  64. sippy cup
  65. bottle
  66. baby shampoo/body wash
  67. CD
  68. cookies
  69. puzzle
  70. soaps
  71. snow globe
  72. markers
  73. colored pencils
  74. mittens or gloves
  75. sports cards
  76. fuzzy slippers
  77. fun erasers
  78. manicure set
  79. makeup brushes
  80. pliers
  81. screwdriver
  82. mini tissue pack
  83. mini baby wipe pack
  84. hand sanitizer
  85. crossword book
  86. kids meal toyss
  87. airplane alcohol bottles
  88. miniature sewing kit
  89. popcorn seasoning
  90. work gloves
  91. mini tool kit
  92. fruit snacks
  93. granola bars
  94. one dollar bills
  95. batteries
  96. shake flashlights
  97. pocket knife
  98. travel size stain remover spray
  99. sample size shampoo, conditioner, hair care products
  100. key chain
  101. window cling car stickers
There are hundreds of other inexpensive items that you can use to stuff a stocking.  What are your inexpensive or creative ideas?

1 comment:

  1. Those are some great ideas and I love that most can be purchased at the $1 store and if not there with coupons can be super cheap. Thanks for putting the list together

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