11 Inexpensive, unique, and fun STOCKING STUFFER ideas

Still need stocking stuffers? These ideas are inexpensive, original, and fun!

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1) Handmade ornaments - I love a personalized ornaments, don't you? I sell them in my shop (Cute As A Button Designs) for $10 each, and I can ship anywhere in Canada for $3.

2) Variety pack of lip gloss - These flavours are soooo fun... and perfect for a stocking.

3) Labels - The best way to make sure you don't lose your stuff is to label it, and these labels are super-cute and make great stocking stuffers. (This site and fun personalized stickers too!) Check out all the designs here.

4) Hot chocolate - This coloured hot chocolate is stinking adorable! It comes in purple, blue, and orange too.

 

5) Coupons - I love the idea of including coupons in a stocking, and these ones are FREE here.

6) Chocolate - Who wouldn't love to find chocolate in their stocking? This Reese gift pack is a favourite in my house.

7) DIY Candy ornaments - Fillable ornaments are cheap and easily customizable. I filled them with Skittles for my boys. Find the details and the FREE printable tags here.

8) Slippers - Give the gift of being cozy. Socks and slippers make great stocking stuffers.

9) Books - I love books, and I think they make fantastic gifts. You can find something to suit every interest.

10) DIY Snowmen gum - This a quick and fun DIY. You can easily turn a pack of gum into a bunch of these adorable snowment. You can find the full instructions here.

11) Screaming Goat - I don't know why, but I think this is hilarious! lol Wouldn't it be great sitting on a desk?

What stocking stuffer are you hoping to find in your stocking? Do you have a favourite on my list? Feel free to leave me a comment below. Merry Christmas!!!

💗 

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

You might also like the Christmas DIYs here.

10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids (UNDER $10)

There is nothing better than a cute, unique, and inexpensive stocking stuffer idea... and today I am sharing TEN stocking stuffer ideas for kids that are all under $10. 

Note: I was NOT paid to include any items in this list. All 10 stocking stuffer ideas are items that I thought were cute. However, I have included a few affiliate links, so if you decide to buy a product using one of my affiliate links, I will receive a few cents from the sale. Thanks for helping support all the free content I provide via this blog.

1) Snowman Gum - These cute treat cost less than a dollar and only takes a few minutes to put together. Cute, right? Find the details here.

2) Christmas Crayons - These unique crayons are easy to make from old broken crayons and a dollar store muffin tin. Find the full "how to" here. 

3) Bedtime Coupons - What's better than staying up late... by order of Santa? These bedtime pass coupons are adorable, and you can download them for FREE here.

4) Personalized MyMojis Pins - These personal buttons are super-cute and only $9.99 for THREE! Here is the personal pin I created for myself. Cute, right???

5) Book - I love giving books at Christmas, and this is a fun book/game for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans. Check it out here. 

6) Game - Card games make perfect stocking stuffers, and Uno is classic. Check it out here. 

7) Toothbrush - Christmas is a great time to get a new toothbrush, and my boys would love this Star Wars model. The fun design will encourage kids to brush a little longer too! Check it out here.

8) Craft Supplies - Craft kits and supplies make great stocking stuffers, and this Shrinky Dinks kit is inexpensive and adorable. Check it out here. 

9) Tiny Toys - Tiny toys and trinkets make great stocking stuffers, and what could be more classic than a slinky? Check it out here. 

10) LEGO - LEGO is always a hit with little ones, and small kits and minifigures fit perfectly in stockings. Check out the cute, new Ninjago minifigures here.

What's your idea of the perfect stocking stuffer? What do you think of the items on my list? Happy shopping!

♥ 
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Snowman Gum

I love simple ideas. We are all busy, and don't have a lot of time, so today I am sharing an idea that is SUPER easy. Looking for a stocking stuffer, secret Santa gift, or a unique class treat? Have a look at these adorable snowmen made from gum! Cute, right?

To make this sweet treat: cut a package of gum into strips, draw the details of the snowmen with Sharpies, and tie on little felt scarves made from a tiny strips of felt. That's it!

I made these snowmen for my boys, and they thought they were pretty cute. I couldn't agree more because I absolutely love the simplicity of this little goodie.

Do you have someone in your life that might enjoy this snowman gum? Sometimes simple ideas really are the best ideas!

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Christmas Coupons

What's better than the gift of time? I love the idea of giving experiences rather than gifts at Christmas, so today I am sharing FREE coupons that you can print and share with someone special.

These coupons would make great stocking stuffers, and you can download and print them (for free) here. You could also right-click on the picture (above), save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 8X10 photo.

After they are printed, you can cut them out, laminate them (if desired), and share them with your little one.

I also think they would be fantastic for teachers to give to their students, don't you?

I am hoping Santa brings these coupons to my boys. An extra story (cuddled up on the couch with my boys) sounds pretty good to me!

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Last Minute {handmade} Stocking Stuffer Ideas

I just love handmade gifts, don't you?  And these handmade stocking stuffer ideas are easy, inexpensive, and lots of fun.

1)  Tree shaped crayons - Recycle old crayons (using a dollar store silicone mold) into these adorable festive crayons.  You can find all the details here.

2)  Polar Express bells - Add a little Christmas magic by giving your little one a bell from Santa's sleigh.  You can find the details and free printable tags here.

3)  Santa coupons - I have two versions of free printable Santa coupons on my blog.  You can find bedtime pass coupons here and extra story coupons here.

4) Skittles Ornaments - Clear ornaments are perfect for filling with treats. My boys loved these Skittles ornaments, and the tags are super-cute. You can download the tags for free here.

5) Snowman Gum - If you can work a Sharpie, you can make these adorable snowmen stocking stuffers. Find the full "how to" here.

Which of these handmade stocking stuffers is your favorite?  This year, I am really excited about the Santa coupons.

Merry Christmas!

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Stocking Stuffer Idea {free printable}

Last week I shared a fun stocking stuffer idea -- free printable coupons that allow the recipient to stay up an additional 15 minutes at bedtime.  The coupons were such a hit that I decided to make another version -- a coupon for an extra story at bedtime.

To print the coupons, right-click on the picture above, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 8X10 photo.

Fun, right?  I know my boys would love to find these in their stockings... and I'd love the extra cuddle time on the couch. ;-)

♥

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Polar Express Treat Bag {with free printable}

The Polar Express is one of our favorite Christmas books (and we love the movie too).  So, when I was trying to come up with little gifts for my 7 year old to share with his class this year, I decided to go with this adorable Polar Express treat bag.

Isn't it cute?  I bought gold bells at the dollar store, added ribbons, and attached "Believe" tags.  You can print the tags I designed by right-clicking on the picture (below), saving it to your computer, and printing it like a regular 4X6 photo.

I packaged the bells in bags with little boxes of "train" Smarties, but if you are concerned about sugar or allergies, you could just give out the bells.

What child wouldn't love to receive this adorable bell ornament?  I'm going to leave them on my boys' pillows on the night we have our annual Polar Express minivan adventure (which is one of my favorite Christmas traditions).

Do you love The Polar Express as much as we do?  What are some of your other favorite Christmas movies?

♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Recycled Crayons for Christmas {gift for classmates}

My boys love to bring treats for their classmates at Christmas, but their school discourages parents from sending in sugary treats.  So... this year I came up with these adorable recycled crayons for my 5 year old to share with his friends.

To make the crayons, I used a silicon mold (that I found at the dollar store), and I followed the tutorial that you can find here.

Then, I put crayons and little notepads in clear cellophane bags, and I tied them up with cute personalized tags.  I think my son's friends are going to love these recycled crayons, don't you?

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

Stocking Stuffer Coupons {free printable}

Looking for easy and inexpensive stocking stuffer ideas? Check out these adorable {free} printable coupons that I designed. 

Aren't they adorable?  Each coupon entitles the recipient to stay up an extra 15 minutes... by order of Santa.  Print the coupons, cut them out, and add the name of the child.  That's it!

To download your own copy of these coupons: right-click on the picture below, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular photo.

I laminated my stocking stuffer coupons for extra cuteness... but you can skip this step.  Do you have a little one that would enjoy receiving one of the bedtime passes?

♥
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)