Are you tired of stockings overflowing with junk? You know, the trinkets that fall apart after a few minutes of play or candy that results in a full on meltdown Christmas afternoon. You are not alone! To help solve this problem, I have brainstormed a list of practical stocking stuffers.
Christmas stockings hung near the fireplace are a classic tradition that go back as far as 1823. I have found that stocking stuffers are a great opportunity to stock up on items that we buy and use normally, but are maybe running low on or that could use a refresh. In our house, these are often art supplies, school/homework supplies, toiletries, cold weather accessories, and so on.
I encourage you to consider items your kids use up often and take the opportunity to put those things in stockings. I don’t feel the need to necessarily provide “magic” to my kids through stocking stuffers. Our kids are little and they are most excited about the toys and gifts Santa brings under the tree. That said, they do still really enjoy seeing what is in their stockings. Providing them with things that they both will use and love is a great balance for our family. Of course, every family is different and I in no way expect that what works for us will work for every family. Practical stocking stuffers are merely an option to consider.
Also, I know this goes without saying. But, please use your best judgement when considering what is appropriate for the age of your child. Some of these items are appropriate for older or younger children and every item will not work for every age.
I’d love to know what you think of these practical stocking stuffers and also hear about what gifts your kids receive in their stockings. Please leave a comment below.
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Practical Stocking Stuffers Kids Love
- markers
- crayons
- glue or glue stick
- colored paper
- toothbrush
- sticky notes
- card games
- socks
- pajamas
- watercolor paints
- stickers
- small notebook
- hair bows
- hair brush
- hand sanitizer
- nightlight
- bike bell
- bike lights
- toboggan or beanie
- gloves or mittens
- chapstick
- stamp pad
- flash light
- magnifying glass
- hair ties
- slippers
- play doh
- paint brushes
- hole puncher
- magnets (for the fridge or magnet board)
- ornament (I love gifting an ornament specific to that year)
- sunglasses
- dot markers
- kid’s umbrella
- child garden tools
- figurines (doll house figures, superhero figures, zoo animals, etc.)
- small craft kit
- pencil sharpener
- Wikki sticks or pipe cleaners
- Tempera paint sticks
- bubble bath
- underwear
- kid-friendly stopwatch
- mother-child or father-child journal
- water bottle or straw cup
- sand timer (great for taking turns)
- hair detangling spray
- pencil erasers
- small board game
- kid identification bracelet
- small puzzle
- colorful tape
- label stickers
- bubbles
- bubble wand or blower
- kinetic sand
- eating utensils
- divided plates
- baking supplies (baking mixes, cupcake/muffin liners, sprinkles, or cookie cutters) for a kid that likes to bake
- seed packets for spring
- memory book or photo book
- tape dispenser
- pom pom balls
- stamps
- headphones
- walkie talkies
- binoculars
- bandaids
- kite
- rain boots
- rain jacket
- sidewalk chalk
- face mask
- hand warmers for kids
- body soap or lotion
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What do you think of these practical stocking stuffers kids love?
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