Every year, it is the same scenario.
About one week before Christmas and although most of the gifts have been purchased, I get that sinking feeling in my stomach….STOCKINGS! I’ve procrastinated and waited too long. Now my lack of planning has relegated me to the dollar store to fill each stocking with useless toys or gadgets that frankly no one wants or needs.
This year will be different.
The Christmas Gals have put together ideas for totally unique stocking stuffers for each member of the family.
ENGRAVED MUSIC BOX
PRICE: $9.99-$11.98
These small engraved wood music boxes are a great collectible for both children and adults. The boxes come in a variety of themes that include music from your favorite movies or children’s favorite songs.
Our picks….Harry Potter theme song, the Beatles Imagine and You Are My Sunshine.
OUTLET NIGHT LIGHT
PRICE: $10.98
Probably something you didn’t realize you wanted, but would be tickled to receive! This easy to install outlet night light needs no batteries and offers great light for dark hallways or under cabinets. Buying for several people, buy more and save with multipacks.
KID CAR WATCH
PRICE: $14.99
It’s a watch! It’s a car! It’s a car-watch and every kid will love it. Offered in six different colors this sturdy and fun watch was a favorite last Christmas. BONUS: Its waterproof so don’t worry about dropping it in the bathtub!
LIGHT SABER CHOPSTICKS
PRICE: $12.94 (2 pair)
Star Wars fan or not, any kid will enjoy these light up chopsticks at dinnertime. Yes, these are food safe. But sorry, moms, hand wash and make sure the batter cover stays dry.
BLOCK TAPE
Price: $11.95
The perfect addition to your Lego collection, this handy roll of tape includes 15 feet of block tape that can be cut and stuck to different surfaces. This particular listing include a five pack with different colors.
HAIR CHALK
PRICE: $8.39
Your little fashionistas will fall in love with this surprisingly vibrant hair chalk. Five colors are included with the set which offers a temporary va-va-voom to their hairdo.
TIMER BOOKMARK
PRICE: $8.99
Every night, our homework lists include reading for an allotted amount of time. One child gladly accepts and the other, well, let’s just say a 20 minute reading assignment is no easy feat. This colorful, digital bookmark includes a timer that will sound an alarm after a programmed amount of time, or can track cumulative reading times.
LETTERS TO MY GRANDCHILD
PRICE: $12.18
We first heard about this stocking stuffer from Oprah, who selected it as an item on her 2015 favorite things list. Sentimental grandparents will love these cards designed to capture thoughts and memories that will be opened in the future by their grandchildren.
2 in 1 FIDGET SPINNER CUBE
PRICE: $9.99
Fidget spinners are still a favorite of kids (and adults) and this particular spinner provides the fun of a spinner along with the fun of a puzzle cube, reminiscent of the Rubik’s cube from our own childhood.
ONE LINE A DAY JOURNAL
PRICE: $10.90
This was a precious gift given to me last year and has been a godsend to capture just ‘one line a day.’ Days go by quickly and the kids keep us so busy, its overwhelming to think about scrapbooking those daily memories. This is easy and simple and incredibly helpful.
LIGHT UP KID GLOVES
PRICE: $13.95
Hours (and we literally mean hours upon hours) of fun with these LED light up gloves for girls or boys. The gloves glow in red, green and blue and offer six different settings. Just press the button on the cuff. This particular set even includes extra batteries!
CHRISTMAS JOKE BOOK
PRICE: $6.99
Ages 6-10 will belly laugh over this perfect stocking stuffer which includes silly jokes and riddles perfect to share on Christmas morning. “What did Rudolph say when he was asked to join the ballet? I’m no Dancer or Prancer.”
LITERARY SOCKS
PRICE: $12-$17.46
Socks may not always be the most exciting stocking stuffers, but book lovers young and old will adore these literary inspired socks. Options include favorite children’s books to classic novels.
KANOODLE
PRICE: $9.74
Adults and children can exercise their brain with this compact game bursting with 200 2-D and 3D puzzle challenges. This stocking stuffer includes a great instruction book and can be a wonderful addition to your travel bag!
