This is the first post in a 12 day series called “12 Days of Christmas {Planning}”.  Check back every day for tips and downloads to help you organize your Christmas holiday!

My mom is one of the most awesome stuffers of stockings!  When I was a kid, I always looked forward to opening the carefully wrapped goodies.  She had a knack for picking out fun gifts that each member of my family would enjoy and were unique to our individual interests.

Here are some of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas.  I hope they give you some inspiration! 

Many of these items will go on sale closer to Christmas and some can be purchased at craft stores using 40% off coupons that come in Sunday papers. 

Many items can be purchased from Amazon.com or other online retailers.  I have provided links for the more unusual items.  Amazon offers FREE shipping if you join their free Amazon Moms Club.

Tot Stuffers

1. Playdoh
2. Bubble bath
3. Bathtub crayons
4. Pacifier
5. Cute socks
6. Baby/Tot photo book (tots love looking at pictures of themselves and their family members)
7. Dum Dum lollipops (not for the youngest tots!)
8. Bubbles
9. Character band-aids
10. Board book (one of my favorite authors of tot books is Sandra Boynton)
11. Character spoon and fork set
12. Character kids cup (Target “dollar spot” often has these)

Kid Stuffers

13. Noise maker (shakers, tambourine, maracas, whistle)
14. Mini box of sugar cereal
15. Stickers – especially scratch n’ sniff stickers (Michaels craft store has a good variety)
16. Pez
17. Tape (I don’t know about yours, but my kids love having their own tape dispensers)
18. Chinese paper yo-yo ($1.99 for a 6 pk. here on Amazon)
19. Candy necklace
20. Stretchy bugs/critters (I don’t know why, but kids go crazy for these. Bags can be found at Target in the birthday party aisle)
21. Silly straws
22. Glow sticks
23. Astronaut Ice cream ($3.10 for a 12 pk. here on Amazon)
24. Lip gloss/lipstick
25. Mini nail polish (inexpensive and good choices of kid’s colors at Walmart)
26. Fruit snacks
27. McDonald’s gift card (just enough to get an ice cream cone on a “date” with mom or dad)
28. Matchbox cars
29. Slap bracelets
30. Kazoo
31. Crayola Model Magic packs (very popular in my house – I buy the large box at Michaels and use the %40 or %50 off coupons)
32. Lego or Playmobil mini figures
33. Food shaped erasers (girls love the scale of these for American Girl dolls)
34. Glow in the dark stars and planets
35. Heat bags (sew a pouch of fabric filled with dry rice – check back for my upcoming post with DIY instructions)
36. Dress up jewelry
37. Earrings
38. Travel game
39. Webkinz or other small stuffed animal
40. Fancy scissors
41. Silly socks
42. Box of crayons
43. Coloring Book
44. Silly putty
45. Can of silly string
46. Animal sponge capsules
47. Expandable t-shirt, towel or washcloth
48. Glue sticks
49. Markers
50. Watercolor paints
51. Origami paper
52. Disposable camera
53. Rearview spy glasses
54. Smencils (scented pencils – these are not cheap, but kids love them – about $3.50 for a 5 pack)

Teen Stuffers

55. Earbuds
56. USB Flash drive
57. iTunes gift card
58. Stretchy book covers
59. Diary with invisible ink pen
60. Cell phone cover
61. Embroidery thread for friendship bracelets
62. Beef jerky
63. Gift card to bowling alley or skating rink
64. Makeup
65. Funky pens
66. Gel pens and black paper
67. Perfume
68. Nail polish in funky colors
69. Manicure pen
70. Lanyard for keys
71. Keychain
72. Wallet

Mom Stuffers

73. Coffee shop gift card
74. Nail polish
75. Scented hand lotion (particularly from Bath & Body Works!)
76. Scented hand sanitizer (particularly from Bath & Body Works – can you tell I love this place?)
77. Camera memory card ($3.59 for 8GB on Amazon)
78. Costume jewelry (earrings)
79. Gift card for a pedicure (I know this one’s not “cheap” but it sure will earn you a lot of points, dads!)
80. Keychain charms of kids with initials (SO cute!)
81. Package of decorative buttons (for crafting)
82. Knitting needles or crochet hooks
83. Crochet or knitting pattern book
84. Fancy hand soaps (particularly from Bath & Body Works!)
85. Seeds
86. Scrapbooking ribbons, tags, embellishments, etc.
87. Fancy cupcake liners
88. Beaded bookmark (can be found in card or gift stores or on Amazon here)
89. Fancy scissors
90. Scrapbook paper (rolled up in a paper towel tube)
91. Gourmet coffee
92. Specialty tea
93. Ped Egg or pumice stone
94. Votive candles
95. Icing tips/bags
96. Mascara
97. Box of dollar store note cards
98. Chocolates (bag of Dove or Bliss)

Dad Stuffers

99. Coffee shop gift card
100. Drill bits
101. Tool keyring (here is one on Amazon for $5.80 - sorry this isn’t “super cheap”- Amazon recently raised the price).  It includes a knife, screwdriver, pliers and a bottle opener)
102. Mini flashlight
103. Gift card to bowling alley
104. Wallet
105. Tape measure
106. USB flash drive
107. Picture hanging hardware (wink, wink)
108. Nails & screws
109. 3M hooks
110. Car charger for cell phone
111. Beef jerky
112. Car wash gift card
113. Golf tees
114. Golf balls
115. Pocket Farkle

Practical Stuffers

116. Barrettes / pony tail holders
117. Comb
118. Calculator
119. Book light
120. Pencil sharpener
121. Deodorant
122. Toothbrush
123. Kids toothpaste
124. Dental floss

Anybody Stuffers

125. Favorite candy bar
126. Snack packages (cheese crackers, cookies, etc.)
127. Hand Sanitizer
128. Gum
129. Sudoku book
130. Christmas ornament (start a tradition and give or make one for each immediate family member)
131. Hand and foot warming packs (found in the dollar spot at Target)
132. Slipper socks
133. Hot chocolate packets

Free Stuffers

134. Time spent with Mom or Dad coupon book. Check back soon to download my free coupon book.

 

Check out the previous posts in the 12 Days of Christmas Planning series:

 

Day 1: 125 {plus} Cheap Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Day 2: Celebrating Advent

Day 3: Downloadable Gift Tags

Day 4: Free Printable Gift Idea Planners

 Day 5: Our Traditions at Christmastime

Day 6: Christmas Card & Newsletter Planning Printables

Day 7: Ornaments

Day 8: 15 Affordable Teacher Gifts and Other Inspiration

Day 9: Christmas Day Deliciousness

Day 10: Wish Lists ~ Printables for Boys, Girls, & Everyone

Day 11: Christmas Cookie Time!

Day 12: My Birthday, Jesus’ Birthday