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The problem with stockings is that there is just so much space to fill. A small toy here, a gift card there, a sweet little piece of jewelry and you haven’t even begun to fill the stocking—yet somehow you have already spent $50!
That’s where this list comes in. Start your search for these items at your local dollar store. Where else will you be able to find all these things so reasonably priced? Self control will still be required—because even at $1 a pop, things can up add.
So here it is. A list that ranges from treats to toys and from home goods to toiletries. It shouldn’t be difficult to find a few goodies for everyone on your list.
Treats
Every stocking needs at least one sweet treat worth sneaking before breakfast. Chocolate is a crowd pleaser, but there are other options, too.
1. Pez dispenser
2. Gum
3. Beef jerky
4. Popcorn Ball
5. Bag of popcorn (and perhaps Redbox card to go with it)
6. Hot Chocolate Mix
7. Favorite Candy Bar
8. Lollipops
9. Taffy
10. Chewy Candies
Toiletries
The reality is you’re going to be purchasing these items anyway, so you may as well stock up now. They are both practical and fun, especially when purchased in fresh new flavors or scents.
11. Hand Sanitizer
12. Comb
13. Chapstick
14. Scented Soaps
15. Body Wash
16. Toothbrush
17. Toothpaste
18. Nail Polish
19. Tissue Packs
20. Hand Soap
21. Lotions
22. Shampoo
23. Bobby Pins
24. Nail Clippers
25. Hair Ribbons
26. Band-Aids
27. Hair Ties
28. Makeup Sponges
29. Nail File
Toys
The stocking is the perfect place to tuck all those small, but awkwardly shaped, toys that no one feels like wrapping. Or you can be that person that forces their kids to unwrap every item in the stocking. This may be time consuming, but will be worth it when you get an extra couple of minutes to enjoy your coffee on Christmas morning.
30. Deck of cards
31. Baseball cards
32. Comic books
33. Bouncy Balls
34. Puzzle Books (i.e. Sudoku, crosswords and word finds)
35. Matchbox Cars
36. Foam Footballs
37. Small Puzzle
38. Yo-Yo
39. Play-Doh
40. Jump Rope
41. Silly String
42. Small Stuffed Animals
School/Office Supplies
This is a great time of year to restock the pens and pencils. It eliminates at least one excuse for the kids not sitting down to get homework done.
43. Mechanical pencils
44. Journal/Notebook
45. Stationary
46. Tape
47. Scissors
48. Calendar
49. File Organizers
50. Crayons
51. Pens
52. Glue Sticks
53. Markers
54. Post-It Notes
55. Water-Color Paints
56. Stickers
57. Coloring Books
Household Items
Practical is sometimes perfect when you are talking Christmas stockings.
58. Duct Tape
59. Flashlight
60. Oven Mitts
61. Dish Towels
62. Straws
63. Bottle Opener
64. Cupcake Liners
Miscellaneous
What’s a stocking without a few totally random items thrown in? Make sure that you select at least a few gifts from this section.
66. Glow sticks
67. Bookmark
68. Magnets (for the locker or fridge)
69. Key Chain
70. Yarn
71. Socks
72. Temporary Tattoos
73. Hand-Warmer Packs
74. Ear Buds
75. Car Air Freshener