For me the holidays are all about traditions. Little things that we do year after year to remember what the holiday was like when we were kids. One of my favorite traditions is filling the stocking. My sister and I love it so much that my mom still has our stockings from when we were kids and fills it every year. When she tried to stop it, we both said no!! That is how much we grew to love this little tradition. We actually like it more than the actual presents.

Because of how much I loved getting my stocking each year, I put a lot of thought into what I will put in my kids stockings. My one rule is no candy. They get enough treats from friends and family! Stocking stuffer items are often a last minute thing or afterthought. So a big list to look at and make a plan with is a huge help. Especially when you have kids of varying age and interests.

Here is a pretty good size list of ideas, 114 in total. Making it simple and cost friendly to fill your kids stockings this year!! Many of the items are under $10.00 which make them great for any budget.

Awesome Non Candy Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

Food

1. Cuties / mandarin oranges
2. Mini boxes of raisins or craisins
3. Trail Mix (make it with your favorites!!)
4. Packs of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
5. Packs of nuts- almond, peanut, cashews, pistachios
6. Dried fruits like apricots, figs, mangos, strawberries, apples (you can even make this in your oven!)
7. Apples
8. Gum
9. Hot coco
10. Chips
11. Tea (non caffeinated for younger kids)

Art Supplies

1. Books
2. Coloring books
3. Crayons
4. Colored pencils
5. Markers
6. Color wonder products
7. Stamps (like the kind that has ink J)
8. Small notebook
9. Chalk
10. Erasers
11. Pencils
12. Shrink art
13. Modeling clay
14. Pens
15. Art supplies of other kinds
16. Wooden beads to string
17. Pencil case
18. Perler Beads / Boards
19. Thread to make bracelets
20. Holiday printable pages to color

Clothes

1. Socks
2. Underwear (cool ones like superheros!)
3. Gloves
4. Hats
5. Headbands
6. Scarf
7. Slippers

Toys

1. Small lego kits (like these)
2. Balloons
3. Bubbles
4. Slinky
5. Glow sticks (we love using these in the tub J)
6. Squirter toys for the tub
7. Plush toys
8. Balls
9. Toy cars
10. Toy planes
11. Toy train
12. Toy boats
13. Construction toys
14. Temporary tatoo
15. Stickers
16. Yo-yo
17. Bouncy balls
18. Magnifying glass
19. O ball
20. Stacking cups
21. Assorted plastic toys- dinos, animals
22. Play dough
23. Car seat toy
24. Blocks
25. Lip wistle
26. Jump rope
27. Rattle
28. Ring links
29. Silly putty or slime
30. Small frisbee
31. Jacobs ladder
32. Magnets (letters, animals, objects)
33. Top
34. Teether

Games

1. Small puzzles
2. Bingo cards
3. Card games (like old school cards)
4. Small wooden games like the wooden tricky triangle game, tic tac toe, peg games
5. Mini activity pads
6. Connect the dots books
7. Crossword puzzle books
8. Soduku books
9. Maze books
10. Rubicks cube
11. Barel of monkeys
12. Puzzle balls or blocks
13. Magentic travel games / mini travel games like connect the dots
14. Dominos
15. Matching games
16. Pokemon or other card games

Jewelry

1. Bracelets
2. Bell necklace
3. Reindeer antlers
4. Wallet
5. Necklace
6. Ring
7. Watch

Health / Bath

1. Hair accessories
2. Bubble bath
3. Small tissue packs
4. Nail polish
5. Lotion
6. Chap stick / Lip Gloss
7. Body wash
8. Scrub Cubes

Miscellaneous

1. Ornament
2. Money
3. Gift cards
4. Magazine
5. Flashlight (make sure it is not super bright!)
6. Stress ball
7. Compass
8. Binoculars
9. Coin purse
10. New cup,water bottle, mug, feeding set
11. Night light

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Make this years stocking a memorable with these simple ideas. The best part is that there is something for everyone at any age, even adults that are kids at heart ❤ With this ultimate list you will be ready for this years stocking season and that is one less thing you have to worry about.

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Create great family memories year after year with this easy to do annual tradition. My kids adore getting this special treat each year and yours will too!