Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Posted by Holly Nelson on Thursday, December 17, 2009
Under: Tip of the Week
Here are a few ideas that I have for stocking stuffers. Some are frugal, some are not. And they are in no particular order. Some can be for kids as well as teens or adults. So, I just mixed them all together. I also like to wrap most of the things I put in their stockings. It gives us more time in the morning!
If you know someone that will not be getting a stocking to open on Christmas morning, this is also a good idea for a present. Buy any kind of stocking and fill it with a few of the persons favorite goodies. One of my favorite gifts to give someone is a Junk-Food gift. My sister-in-law did this for my hubby as a gift one Christmas and it was an instant hit!
Be creative for the new college student, elderly man/woman, new baby, neighbor, secret santa gift, neighborhood child, teacher, or pastor.
If you know someone that will not be getting a stocking to open on Christmas morning, this is also a good idea for a present. Buy any kind of stocking and fill it with a few of the persons favorite goodies. One of my favorite gifts to give someone is a Junk-Food gift. My sister-in-law did this for my hubby as a gift one Christmas and it was an instant hit!
Be creative for the new college student, elderly man/woman, new baby, neighbor, secret santa gift, neighborhood child, teacher, or pastor.
- apple
- orange
- nuts with shells
- chapstick/lipstick
- junk food- slim jims, beef jerky, candies, cookies, crackers, boxed mac & cheese, etc
- eyeshadow
- small jar candle
- bookmark
- booklight
- hairbrush
- comb
- ponytail holders
- barrette's
- bows
- hand sanitizer
- thank you notes
- cute socks
- gloves
- hat
- coffee mug
- small picture frame
- ball-tennis, golf, baseball, rubber
- silly putty
- gum
- homemade potpourri
- deck of cards
- batteries
- yo-yo
- nail polish
- food coupons
- wine stopper
- cars
- small doll
- coasters
- keychain
- pocket calendar
- stickers
- stationary
- recipe cards
- bath stuff-bead, bubbles, soap
- tools- hammer, screwdriver, nails, screws
- harmonica
- flower & plant seeds
- fridge magnets
- chalk
- pens
- pencils
- small puzzle
- calculator
- jar of homemade jam
- silly straws
- small sewing kit
- needlework pattern
- model airplane kit
- fresh flowers
- tea towel
- craft supplies- paints, brushes, thread, beads
- sports bottle
- sippy cup
- baby bottle
- toothbrush with cover
- toothpaste
- spices/seasonings
- action figures
- glow sticks
- legos
- crayons
- stamps with ink
- disposable camera
- night light
- school supplies
- concert tickets
- iTunes gift card
- video games
- cologne
- perfume
- tie
- boxers/panties
- wallet
- money clip
- manicure set
- foot lotion
- body lotion
- pedicure set
- travel mirror
- tweezers
- gas card
- movie passes
- tea bags
- notepad
- tire gauge
- car freshener
- erasers
- glue
- highlighter
- dental floss
- pill case/cutter
- vitamins
- zoo season passes
- museum season passes
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I am a stay-at-home-mom(SAHM) married to the love of my life, Jeff Nelson. We have six wonderful boys. Ryan(13), Seth(11), Ian(8), Noah(5), Luke(4), and Jack (born April 2010). We live in Tennessee on 4 acres. I grew up the first few years of my life on a dairy farm in Missouri and loved country living. I was saved at a young age by the grace of God and shed blood of Jesus during that time of simple country living. That part of my life is very dear to me. God taught me many things as a baby Christian that I can still think about today. Then we moved to Memphis when I was in the 5th grade. I learned to love the city life, too. It was a completely different way of life. My whole family still lives in Missouri, still does a little farming and simple country living. When Jeff, the kids, and I moved from the city to the country, I incorporated my city life with my country background. My mom laughs at me when I cut my grass on my John Deere tractor while drinking my Starbucks Mocha and wearing my fancy sunglasses. And when I am shampooing my carpet in my high-heeled black boots. I just love those boots! But I would love to share about how I got to be the way I am today, The Victoriously Organized Woman! I used to work as a supervisor at bank for years. I had to dress up everyday. After the birth of our second child we decide I should be a SAHM. One of the best decision I've ever made. But I made a bad decision, too. I hardly ever dressed up anymore. I hardly ever wore make-up. After about a year I looked in the mirror and said, "OH MY! Jeff has to come home to this!?!" He is so wonderful he said he liked me that way, "natural". Well , I realized that I didn't. It made me feel bad about myself. I felt disorganized, tired and stressed and a little "rough" looking. I felt I just couldn't get it all done. At this time I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease. I wasn't able to do certains things. Like mop the floor of my completely hardwood floor home that I was obsessed about keeping clean. The doctor told me I couldn't have salt, caffeine, or stress! "What?! Are you kidding!?" So , then I decided to change my routine,thought pattern, and cooking. I began to get up early, shower and dress, put on make up. Always being ready to leave whenever I needed to. I established routines that helped me eliminate extra cleaning and stresses. I was able to make more time for myself and make more time for my family. And the family had more time for each other. I made more time for God and others. This made me feel better about myself. I am so happy about how this changed my life I want to share it with everyone.
