Oh the joy of opening stockings on Christmas morning! Our three young daughters often love the miniature treasures that they discover inside even more than larger wrapped gifts. The trick is to find items to pack that won’t land in the trash the day after. You want gifts that have instant kid-appeal, but plenty of staying power.
Take a look at 50 stocking stuffers for kids that are bound to be well-used and well-loved by children of all ages.
1. harmonica 2. maracas 3. colored pencils 4. crayon rocks 5. twistable pencils 6. oil pastels
7. paint cups 8. paint brushes 9. pocket journal 10. doll carrier 11. fruit pouches 12. fruit strips
13. clif bar 14. licorice 15. headbands 16. ballerina necklace 17. diary w/ key 18. blonde bobby pins
19. hairpins 20. flashlight 21. nightlight 22. calico critters 23. magnifying glass 24. superhero mask
25. cape 26. patterned duck tape 27. civil engineer tape 28. space food 29. jumprope 30. jacks
31. pencil sharpener 32. cookie cutter 33. baking cups 34. art smock 35. dippers 36. stethoscope
37. egg shakers 38. go fish 39. old maid 40. pick-up sticks 41. pipe cleaners 42. scissors
43. playsilk 44. compass 45. washi tape 46. mary poppins 47. ballet slippers 48. thank you cards
49. chapter book 50. travel bingo
Want even more ideas? We recommend homemade granola bars, clementine oranges, silver dollars, tickets to the zoo or museum, basic t-shirts, leggings or tights, socks, underwear, and flip flops!
What are YOUR favorite stocking stuffers for kids?
such a great list- it even got the creative wheels turning in my stumped brain after reading this! Thanks!!