Stocking Stuffers

Stockings are an important part of our Christmas morning tradition.

And the job of filling them is usually left to me Santa Claus.

Here's my list of ideas for stocking-stuffers for girls and boys of all ages:

crayons,  markers, watercolors, brushes

finger puppets, small plush animals

matchbox cars
legos, small puzzles

stickers, stamps, ink, scrapbook paper

paper dolls

jumprope

deck of cards, travel games

baseball cards

tennis balls, golf balls

bike safety lights, cable lock
guitar strings
CD
camera strap, travel tripod

scissors, pinking shears, rotary cutter

fat quarters

thread, floss, yarn, trim, beads, buttons

knitting needles, crochet hook

pincushion

hot pad, dish towel, pot scrubbie
placemats, napkins

whisk, vegetable peeler, wooden spoons, icecream scoop

measuring spoons, cookie cutters, cupcake liners, silpat  

pepper mill, kitchen timer, turkey baster

bottle opener, cocktail shaker, coasters

BBQ tools, mitt

magnet

tea, coffee

nuts, candy, mints, gum

spices, mustard, jam
olive oil, hot sauce

apple, orange, pomegranate 

vintage brooch, earrings, necklace

 watch

money clip, wallet, keychain
magnifying glass, reading glasses

cell phone cover

scarf, mittens, socks, tie, belt

folding umbrella, mini flashlight

sunglasses

lipstick, nail polish, mascara, false eyelashes

toothbrush, comb, nail clippers
makeup brushes

hand lotion, lip balm

soap, perfume

pillowcases

gardening hand tools, seed packets

 work gloves, hammer, nails, wrench, pliers, folding ruler

windshield wipers, chamois
fish hooks, insect repellent, sunscreen
hand warmers, thermos
batteries

masking tape, duct tape

post -it's, pen, notecards

postage stamps

magazine
paperback book

small picture frame

Christmas tree ornament

gift certificate -to a favorite restaurant, store or salon

tickets- to a game or concert
membership- to local zoo or gym
money- folded origami style
your time- coupon for an extra long bedtime story or a cake
donate in their name- give a goat to an orphan or dig a well

I bet you can think of even more options to suit your family.

Be sure to take into account each person's likes and hobbies.
Go green by giving vintage, handmade and repurposed items.
Shop local.  Buy from small businesses in your community
And help your children learn to share generously with others.
 Visit Heifer International,  Outreach International, World Vision,
Catholic Relief Services, and other organizations
 to find creative ways to give this year.