Filling a stocking allows you to be creative and adds a little extra to the Christmas fun and holiday season. Our family waits until all the presents under the tree have been opened before we open the gifts in our stockings. Each child pours out their stocking typically with small gifts, candy, cookies, and other items. Here are a few stocking stuffer ideas you can use to make the stocking a great hit.

Christmas Stocking Stuffers

• Personalized M&Ms
• Christmas Candy
• Candy Canes
• Pez Candy dispensers
• Cookies
• Soda-pop
• Fruit
• Chocolates
• Silly Bandz
• Batteries
• Add on gifts such as Barbie Clothes or Littlest Pet Shops
• Art Supplies (markers, tape, crayons)
• Mighty Beanz toys
• Squinkies
• Perfume
• Make up or nail polish
• Fuzzy Socks
• Flashlight
• Match Box Cars
• Small Lego Sets
• Video Game supplies (Nintendo DSi Acessories, etc.)
• Ear Buds
• Pocket knife
• Camping/survival gear
• Wristwatch
• Winter Hat and gloves
• SmartWool socks
• Tools (screw drivers, socket sets)
• Jewelry (costume or real)

Think about the small things your child (or spouse) may need with the bigger items Santa leaves under the tree. Try to stay away from too much candy and junk toys that will only be tossed away in late January. Taking the time to purchase items throughout the year can help you save time and money. You can fill the stocking at the last minute with any extras you have purchased. Have fun and Merry Christmas!


What does Santa leave in your stockings? We would love to hear about your great ideas. Feel free to post your favorite stocking stuffer.