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 are my ideas for stocking-stuffers for girls, boys, men and women of all ages:

crayons,  markers, watercolors, brushes, sidewalk chalk

finger puppets, small plush animals

matchbox cars, model train tracks
magnetic abc's
legos, small puzzles, kaleidoscope

stickers, stamps, ink, scrapbook paper

paper dolls
cloth diaper cover, amber teething necklace, bib, pacifier clip

jumprope, cat's cradle string

deck of cards, travel games

baseball cards

tennis balls, golf balls, golf tees 

bike safety lights, cable lock
guitar strings, drumsticks, woodwind reeds, brass valve oil
CD, earbuds
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, rings

whisk, vegetable peeler, zester,  wooden spoons, icecream scoop

measuring spoons, cookie cutters, cupcake liners, silpat  

pepper mill,  kitchen timer, turkey baster, garlic press, herb snips
 recipe cards
favorite family recipes

bottle opener, bottle stopper,  cocktail shaker, coasters, shot glasses, flask

BBQ tool set,  mitt, skewers, steak knives

magnets

tea, coffee, hot chocolate

nuts, candy, mints, gum

spices, mustard, jam
olive oil, hot sauce

apple, orange, pomegranate
essential oils

vintage brooch, earrings, necklace

 watch, money clip, wallet, keychain, purse hanger

magnifying glass, reading glasses, sunglasses

cell phone cover

scarf, mittens, socks, tie, belt

folding umbrella, mini flashlight
travel converter/adapter, map, rfid passport cover
wool hiking socks 

lipstick, nail polish, mascara, false eyelashes

toothbrush, comb, nail clippers, eyelash curler
makeup brushes

hand lotion, lip balm

soap, perfume, bath salts

pillowcases

gardening hand tools, rose clippers, seed packets, nozzle, rain gauge, soil tester

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

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

masking tape, duct tape, washi tape

post -it's, pens, notecards

postage stamps

magazine, paperback book

small picture frame

Christmas tree ornament

gift certificate -to a favorite restaurant, store, salon or spa

tickets- to a game, movie or concert
membership- to local zoo or gym
money- folded origami style
your time- coupon for an extra long bedtime story, playdate or baking lesson
donate in their name to a cause- 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.