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Find something for every child in the family with this list of stocking stuffer ideas for kids! Stocking stuffers don’t have to be all candy.
Every year, I struggle with what to buy for the kids for stocking stuffers. I don’t want to fill them with candy since Christmas is overloaded with sweets already. I also don’t want a bunch of dollar store toys that are going to break ten minutes after we open them.
I find that practical gifts are more useful and just as fun. My boys love to open their new toothbrushes every year! 🙂 I sat down and thought about the things we have purchased for our boys over the years and polled my readers and friends in our Facebook group for some ideas for girls (since I don’t have any of my own).
What I came up with is a list of over twenty ideas for both boys and girls that is sure to come in handy this Christmas season!
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Ideas for Boys:
- Orange– for the toe of the stocking, of course
- Toy cars– I like to get gift packs like this
and then split them up between my boys - Favorite candy-the full sized bars or bags make it even more special
- Silly Putty– this stuff still fascinates me
- Stickers
- Books
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hand stamps
- $5 gift cards to McDonald’s, Sonic, Starbucks, etc. Kids think it’s so cool to place the order and pay for it themselves!
- Bath Squirt Toys
- Novelty washcloths
- Bathtub Crayons– my brother actually uses these to jot down ideas that come to him in the shower 🙂
- Refrigerator Magnets
- Key chains
- Favorite snacks
- Flavored Lip Balm
- Pens, markers, pencils
- Glow in The Dark Slime – really anything glow in the dark is cool
- Collector cards– baseball, football, basketball, comic book characters, etc.
- LEGO® Minifigures random packs
- Cups, plates, silverware– fun character place settings
- Activity Placemats
- Christmas ornament
- Christmas “Thank You” Notes
and then split them up between my boys
– this stuff still fascinates me
and toothpaste
– my brother actually uses these to jot down ideas that come to him in the shower 🙂
– really anything glow in the dark is cool
Ideas for girls:
- Orange– for the toe of the stocking, of course- or a clementine as that’s more feminine 🙂
- Bracelets– this Hello Kitty bracelet is adorable
- Earrings
- Hair accessories like these Scunci hair ties that are ALWAYS disappearing!
- $5 gift cards to McDonald’s, Sonic, Starbucks, etc. Kids think it’s so cool to place the order and pay for it themselves!
- Lipgloss
- Fuzzy socks-this Animal Pack is so cute!
- Nail polish and files
- Favorite candy-the full sized bars or bags make it even more special
- Silly Putty– this stuff still fascinates me
- Stickers
- Books
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hand stamps
- Lotion
- Christmas ornament
- Dress up accessories like these Dress-Up Tiaras
- Coloring books, supplies
- Kitchen supplies to help mom- I LOVE this Curious Chef 11-Piece Girl’s Chef Kit, even though it’s more of a gift than a stocking stuffer!
- Christmas “Thank You” Notes
bracelet is adorable
that are ALWAYS disappearing!
is so cute!
, even though it’s more of a gift than a stocking stuffer!There will be some crossover between the lists (not everything is gender specific), so feel free to shop from both of them! Merry Christmas!
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Cami @ The Crafting Nook says
Love most of these ideas… We haven’t done this in a while. this is a great place to start
XOXO
Michelle @ Sunshine and Hurricanes.com says
I totally forgot about the orange in the toe trick! I also love the gift card idea, so handy during Christmas break!
Meagan says
What fun ideas for stocking stuffers! I’m always in need of ideas to get. I always slack on stockings since I can’t think of good ideas.
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real LIfe says
This is a good list Nicole. I really struggle with what to get my boys. I only have one girl, but she seems so easy to buy stocking stuffers for. My problem is making sure I have equal amounts for each so I really have to make sure I don’t overdo it for the girl.
Nicole Burkholder says
My mom says the same thing! Keeping the gifts equal is so hard! 🙂
Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun says
These are some great ideas!
Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says
Now that we have a little one on the way I know I will be using this list in the coming years!
Nicole Burkholder says
Congrats! I didn’t know you were expecting 🙂
Julie says
Great ideas to get and give meaningful and useful gifts.
Theresa S. says
These are great! And you can find most of this a the Dollar Store. SCORE!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
I love all these ideas. Stockings are one of my favorite parts of the holiday.
Healing Tomato says
They are all very creative ideas. I stopped giving Dollar store gifts too for that exact reason. The glow in the dark slime sounds like a perfect gift.
Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says
What great ideas!! Stocking stuffers can be so hard to find inexpensive items that aren’t sugar or complete junk haha! We always got shampoo and conditioner in our stockings and I looked forward to it!
Nicole Burkholder says
Shampoo and conditioner are great stocking stuffers! I love that idea 🙂
Stefanie says
Love this list! Thank you so much for sharing! My husband and I don’t have any children yet, but I have definitely stuffed his stocking with most of the items on the “boys” list, and he loves it. I got a few new ideas for this year from the list too. Thank you! 🙂
Nicole Burkholder says
I think Silly Putty is fun no matter how old you are. 🙂