5 Of The Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas!

Although there is much debate over the origin of where stockings were first placed in expectancy of the delivery of small gifts, the tradition has been adopted by countries all over the world. Some countries, such as Holland placed wooden clogs full of straw as food for Santa Claus’s reindeer, others may place a sock or shoe out to be filled with goods.

America embraced the stocking hanging tradition centuries ago. Whether you have a fireplace or not, are wealthy or not, or even “believe” in Santa Claus, countless Americans adhere to the stocking ritual at Christmastime. If you are the “Santa” in your family we have some of the best options for stocking stuffers this year. Get creative, and fill your stockings with inexpensive items that your family will enjoy that are more appropriately given in a fuzzy sock than wrapped in a present under the tree.

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Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas:

Coins- Kids, teens, and even adults are attracted to money. Take some money to your bank a few days before Christmas Eve to exchange for some more rare coins and bills. Half dollars, silver dollars, Sacajawea Dollars, and two dollar bills all seem special and extraordinary as opposed to our usual currency of nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar bills.

Feather Hair Accessories- Feathers have been a style staple of 2012. Give your wife or daughter a special feather accessory to adorn her hair. Rooster feathers and peacock feathers are especially popular. A feather embellished headband or feather hair extension are inexpensive and small enough to fit in a stocking while giving her a big style update.

Candy- While candy canes are the trademark peppermint sweet for the Christmas season there are many other petite candies that are packaged specifically for the giving holiday. Chocolate Santa shaped candy bars, wrapped snowman cookies, and jellybeans are all great treats for stocking stuffers.

Toothbrush- To clean off all of those sugary treats, purchase a toothbrush for each person in your family. Christmas is the perfect reminder to replace old toothbrushes and with their slender size they are a perfect fit for stockings.

Health/Beauty Items- Christmas is such a remarkable holiday that holds many memories for families. Make this Christmas the day to remember giving your tween son his first bottle of shaving cream and razor, or your daughter her first “real” necklace or tube of lipstick.

*Whatever items you choose to include in your family stockings this year, be sure to leave out a treat for Santa and his reindeer!!