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 For as long as Christmas has been a tradition, there have been Christmas stocking stuffers. This may not be the focus for very many people during the holiday shopping season, but it is every bit as delightful as receiving gifts in boxes. It could be that it takes some imagination to find small items as Christmas stocking stuffers, so we put this task on the “back burner” until the major gifts are attained, and then we are often worn out and never get back to it. However, the wonderful thing about Christmas stocking stuffers is that nearly everyone can participate in this wonderful tradition, even little kids with their weekly allowance. Thusly, by the time Christmas Eve rolls around, everyone’s Christmas stocking can be filled with contributions from all members of the family. Let it be known that the practical and prudent method of buying stuffers is to get a variety of smaller, less expensive Christmas gifts. The following are suggestions for Christmas stocking stuffers for various members of your family.
All little boys like small toys such as mini-cars, boats, action figures, and yo-yos. If you think they might have the aptitude, you can try small musical instruments such as a harmonica or recorder flute, if not a kazoo. All boys get a kick out of glow sticks and small flashlights. Of all candy items, boys appreciate gum to keep them from getting thirsty as they play. Since boys tend to be hard on clothes, you can roll up some very cool embroidered socks, or a fun t-shirt rolled tight and fastened with rubber bands.
Every Little girl likes candies, maybe sour, maybe fruity, but they will nearly all go for chocolate. There are a variety of small story-books that will fit nicely in a stocking. Many specialty shops have an assortment of costume jewelry appropriate for all ages. As girls love keepsake pictures of friends, stuff a disposable digital camera in the stocking for them. At tender ages girls love stuffed animals and puppets.
If the child is a small baby, don’t think of omitting a stocking for them, they are family too, and the gift they get brings joy to the whole family. Get them Christmas teething toys, or a stimulating rattle. For babies just learning to walk, they can use socks with grippers on the bottom to keep them from slipping. There are many developmental toys with mirrors, lights, songs, various sounds, and parts that crackle as they grip them.
Christmas stocking stuffers for Mom might include a fancy ballpoint pen to keep with her checkbook, craft items, or art supplies. She could use miniature electronic items such as a calculator, spell checker, or a thesaurus. If she is a woman on the go, she might like a pair of sunglasses, a practical key chain with small LED light, or a cell phone accessory. Other feminine niceties could include a small cosmetic item, like lipstick, lip balm, mascara, eyeliner or a brow pencil. While at the cosmetic counter see what convenient versions of hand lotion and face creams they have for stocking stuffers.
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