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
- Cuties / mandarin oranges
- Mini boxes of raisins or craisins
- Trail Mix (make it with your favorites!!)
- Packs of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- Packs of nuts- almond, peanut, cashews, pistachios
- Dried fruits like apricots, figs, mangos, strawberries, apples (you can even make this in your oven!)
- Apples
- Gum
- Hot coco
- Chips
- Tea (non caffeinated for younger kids)
Art Supplies
- Books
- Coloring books
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Markers
- Color wonder products
- Stamps (like the kind that has ink J)
- Small notebook
- Chalk
- Erasers
- Pencils
- Shrink art
- Modeling clay
- Pens
- Art supplies of other kinds
- Wooden beads to string
- Pencil case
- Perler Beads / Boards
- Thread to make bracelets
- Holiday printable pages to color
Clothes
- Socks
- Underwear (cool ones like superheros!)
- Gloves
- Hats
- Headbands
- Scarf
- Slippers
Toys
- Small lego kits (like these)
- Balloons
- Bubbles
- Slinky
- Glow sticks (we love using these in the tub J)
- Squirter toys for the tub
- Plush toys
- Balls
- Toy cars
- Toy planes
- Toy train
- Toy boats
- Construction toys
- Temporary tatoo
- Stickers
- Yo-yo
- Bouncy balls
- Magnifying glass
- O ball
- Stacking cups
- Assorted plastic toys- dinos, animals
- Play dough
- Car seat toy
- Blocks
- Lip wistle
- Jump rope
- Rattle
- Ring links
- Silly putty or slime
- Small frisbee
- Jacobs ladder
- Magnets (letters, animals, objects)
- Top
- Teether
Games
- Small puzzles
- Bingo cards
- Card games (like old school cards)
- Small wooden games like the wooden tricky triangle game, tic tac toe, peg games
- Mini activity pads
- Connect the dots books
- Crossword puzzle books
- Soduku books
- Maze books
- Rubicks cube
- Barel of monkeys
- Puzzle balls or blocks
- Magentic travel games / mini travel games like connect the dots
- Dominos
- Matching games
- Pokemon or other card games
Jewelry
- Bracelets
- Bell necklace
- Reindeer antlers
- Wallet
- Necklace
- Ring
- Watch
Health / Bath
- Hair accessories
- Bubble bath
- Small tissue packs
- Nail polish
- Lotion
- Chap stick / Lip Gloss
- Body wash
- Scrub Cubes
Miscellaneous
- Ornament
- Money
- Gift cards
- Magazine
- Flashlight (make sure it is not super bright!)
- Stress ball
- Compass
- Binoculars
- Coin purse
- New cup,water bottle, mug, feeding set
- 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!
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