Stocking Stuffers
Special Christmas extras
Many people forget about the stocking at Christmas; there’s just too much importance placed upon getting that ultimate big-ticket Christmas gift that will knock everyone’s socks off. While stocking stuffers can rarely compete with a big-screen TV or a new car, it can be true that the best things come in small packages.
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
There are some things that just don’t fit into Christmas stockings, like a barbeque or a leather jacket. While you can get around this by purchasing a gift certificate, that isn’t the point. The limitation inherent in the size of the stocking means you’ll have to think outside the box for a change. What small items are going to be appreciated by the person you’re shopping for? A good idea is to blend practical gifts with some luxury items they may not have thought of. Here are some stocking stuffer ideas to consider for someone on your list:
- Toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Perfume or cologne
- Brush or comb
- Shampoo
- Wallet
- Shoelaces
- Belt
- Batteries
- Gum
- Lock de-icer
- Car antifreeze
- Specialty teas or coffees
- Travel mug
- Shaving razor
- Flashlight
- Calculator
- Keychain
- Swiss army knife
With the practical gifts taken care of, you can now make the stocking more fun by adding simple indulgences like chocolate bars, candies or a small liquor bottle. Keep in mind the way to have maximum impact is to get items that have particular appeal to the person you’re buying for; don’t put just anything you happen to find in their Christmas stocking. For example, don’t settle for a generic chocolate bar if you know that they absolutely love Reese’s peanut butter cups – little decisions like this can make all the difference.
With the practical and simple pleasures covered, you can now explore electronics for the last of your Christmas stocking stuffers. There are plenty to choose from that will easily fit inside a stocking and are fun as well as useful. Consider some of the following:
- Digital camera
- Memory cards
- Power razor
- Thumb drive
- MP3 player
- Cell phone
- GPS system
- Battery charger
Lastly, if the stocking still isn’t full or needs that certain something to make it extra special, you can go out and get a gift certificate. It could be for a day at the spa, a shopping spree at the local mall or a gift card to buy music or books. The options are limited pretty much only by your imagination – so use it! To add some extra suspense and prolong the experience you can also use Christmas gift wrap on certain items to keep them guessing.
How many other occasions can you think of where you get to stuff a stocking with goodies for the people you love? Make the most of it; there are plenty of great Christmas stocking stuffers out there. With a little creativity, you can make opening up the stocking a favorite part of the holidays for your loved ones.
