Inexpensive
Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids
by Jeffrey Strain
After all the gifts have been purchased and placed
under the tree, that is the time that many remember in a panic that
the stockings over the fireplace still need to be stuffed. Holiday
budgets have most likely been spent and there isn't a whole lot
of extra money available. Even with a limited budget, there are
a number of quality stocking stuffer ideas that are both practical
and will bring a smile to to faces of the little ones.
If you are at a complete loss of what to get,
take a trip to your local dollar store and walk the isles. There
should be a large selection of goods at a price that is right for
you to choose from which should quickly fill up the stockings. In
addition, consider the following Christmas stocking stuffer ideas
that can have a dual benefit:
Batteries: Instead of wrapping up the batteries
with the gift, separate them into stocking stuffers. Since you'd
need to purchase them anyway for the toys, they aren't an extra
expense. By separating them out, you make a start on your stocking
stuffing and the kids will love them because they can start playing
any electronic devices they received.
School Supplies: Here is another practical stocking
stuffer that you'd have to purchase in the future for your kids
anyway. You kill two birds with one stone by getting them the school
supplies they need and filling up the stocking a little more.
Disposable Camera: With all the activity going
on during Christmas day, you probably don't have the time to take
pictures and document the day. Let your children do it for you.
They'll have great fun taking photos from their own unique perspective
that will add to any photo album.
Art and Craft Supplies: Again, these are supplies
that you are likely to need for other activities in the future.
Kids love to create and any arts and craft materials make great
stocking stuffers. Coloring books, crayons, colored pencils, markers
and paints all fit the bill and can be used for other activities
long after Christmas is over.
Mini Games or Card Games: Travel size editions
of their favorite games or card games that can be played in the
car are another good stocking stuffer. The kids can play these on
their own, but they have the multiple benefit that they can be used
in the car to keep the children occupied during any holiday trips
you make.
Christmas Letter: You might want to consider writing
a Christmas letter to your child telling him or her all the fun
things you remember from the past year. This doesn't cost any money,
can become a lovely Christmas tradition and will be a gift that
the child will treasure long after Christmas is over.
By taking a little time to consider stocking stuffers,
you won't need to spend a lot of money to fill those socks over
the fireplace mantle while still bringing smiles to the faces of
your children when they peak inside.
Jeffrey Strain is owner of http://www.savingadvice.com
-- a website dedicated to providing useful money saving tips and
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