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AuntJamelle

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I've been going through my master list of stocking stuffer ideas and sprucing it up for this decade! I've removed references to Walkmans, floppy diskettes and the like... :)

Right now I have it in Word and although some of the ideas are in alpha order, some are not. I'd like to transfer it all to Excel which would make sorting it a breeze, but then I wouldn't be able to share easily with those here on the boards. Open to ideas there!

If anyone cares to, take a look and see if you have any other ideas to share. I've gone back through my own records of Christmas giving for the last 14 years (as far back as my records go!) and that generated a lot of new entries on the list from the last time I shared it.

I added a section for Men although some of the other sections for Sports, Home Improvement, etc. could lend themselves to guys as well.

In some cases, you'll see a url link to the right of an idea. This leads to an inspiration pic or DIY instructions for that particular stuffer. I plan to add more urls in the future!

Let me know what you think! I'll post the list right after this thread starter!
 

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I'll incorporate any added ideas into this particular post but I'll make sure to use a different color or something like that to make it stand out - and note who the idea was from, etc.

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Christmas Motif:
Christmas candies
Christmas candles
Christmas crackers (English)
Christmas ornament
Christmas socks/clothes
Christmas Tic Tac Labelsfrom Tanya http://www.somewhatsimple.com/tic-ta...ree-printable/
coal bubble gum
holiday pins
holiday shaped erasers
snowglobe

Business/Home Office:
address book
badge lanyard
business card holder
cable clips/organizersfrom tanya
calculator
calligraphy penfrom tanya
calling card
cell phone
colored post-its
desk calendar, mini https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734187051440/
fountain penfrom tanya
gel pens
highlighters
index cards
letter opener
magnifying glass
markers
Memo pad set
Mini Newtons Cradlefrom Tanya https://www.amazon.com/Tobar-Classic-Mini-Newtons-Cradle/dp/B002756F4G
mouse pad
blank cds
paper weight
pens/pencils
postage stamps
sealing wax and sealer
small notebook or journal
stationary/note cards
USB Coffee Warmerfrom tanya
USB Mini Fridgefrom tanya
Yo Yo Paper Clips http://tatertotsandjello.com/2014/04/easy-peasy-yo-yo-clips.html

Traveling:
film or disposable camera
Ipod/PDA/cell phone holder
Clip on lens for phonefrom Tanya http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/fish-eye-lens-iphone
pager
passport case
restaurant chain gift cards
Shout wipes
sleep mask
special luggage tags
Tide On The Go Stick
Travel Alarm
travel games
travel mug
travel sewing kit
travel first aid kit
MP3 player w/earbuds
Travel Case for Jewelry
Travel Case for Makeup Brushes
Portable Luggage Scale - from luludou https://www.amazon.com/Mitaki-Portable-Luggage-Scale/dp/B005MR47WI

Car:
bumper sticker/car decal
car air freshen/Yankee Car Jars
flash light
lock de-icer
tire gauge
tools of any kind
ice scraper
car first aid kit
USB Charger (Cigarette Lighter to USB Converter)
Car clothes hanger http://tinyurl.com/htzvq2o
Phone Charger Cords – from Ahorsesoul

Jewelry:
Jewelry (Necklaces, Charms, Earrings, etc.)
key fob/key chain
jewelry cleaner


Clothing/Apparel:
fun shoelaces
gloves or mittens
scarves
slippers
socks: trouser socks, black dress socks, fuzzy socks, slipper socks
Fabric Shaver
Lint Roller/Roller Refills
Lint Mitt

Personal:
purse calendar
purse mirror
wallet
check book cover
glasses case or pouch
shoe insoles
shoe polish
leather conditioner
cedar balls or blocks
sachets https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190769734189277244/
pretty soap dish
decorative soap
manicure supplies
nail files
nail polish
Nail polish remover pads
shampoo
conditioner
hair brush
ponytail holders
hair accessories
shower cap
Shower Back Brush
Loofa
Back Scratcher
lip balm
lip gloss/lipstick
toothbrush
tooth brush/paste/floss
cologne or aftershave
deodorant
gel mask
sisal mitt
Altoids
band aids
pumice stone
shaving cream
Lens cleaner/Cloth for glasses
Key Lanyard/Key Wrist Bracelet
Hand Sanitizer
Tissue Packets
Tissue Packet Felt Holder http://blog.consumercrafts.com/seasonal/spring/mothers-day/felt-tissue-holder/
Hand Lotion (Bath and Body Works, etc.)
Body Shop Body Butter
Makeup/Perfume Samples
Chapstick (Burts Bees, etc.)
Papaw Ointmentfrom tanya Great for any minor cut, scrape, irritiation! http://lucaspapaw.com.au/
Sunscreen with Ezi Clipfrom tanya
Microfiber Mini Towelfrom tanya Fantastic for the gym!


Food/Treats:
beef jerky
candy canes
canned cheese/spray cheese
Cella cherries
Cheeses (those not requiring refrigeration)
Chewing Gum Wrappingfrom tanya https://au.pinterest.com/pin/142918988153572939/
chocolate … your choice
Chocolate orange
Chocolate Spoons/In a Coffee Cupfrom tanya http://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/re...te-spoons-2069
chocolate covered pretzels
cookies
exotic fruit
fudge
gourmet preserves
gum, mints, or penny candy
gumdrops
orange
jam/jelly
licorice
Nonpareils
Nuts
Peanuts (in the shell)
Peppermint Pig
Pez dispenser
popcorn: regular, microwave, gourmet
Popcorn balls
Popcorn Oil
Popcorn Seasoning
Pringles
Reindeer “Noses” Candy Mixfrom tanya http://read-write-sing.blogspot.com....christmas.html
Reindeer Poop
ribbon candy
Snowman Soup
Cheeseball Mix
Dry Mixes (Spices, etc.)
Summer Sausage

Beverages:
decorative straws
silly straws
wine stoppers
drink mixers
flavored tea/coffee/cocoa
Kona Coffee!!!
K-Cups/Tassimo Coffee Capsules – from luludou
gourmet coffee or unusual tea
mug or tea cup & saucer
tea diffusers
Tiny tea spoons
coasters http://www.amodernhomestead.com/11-great-gifts-that-cost-zero-money-to-make-with-scrap-fabric/
gourmet drink garnishes
Cork screw
Talking/Musical Bottle Opener
Decorative Bottle Opener
 
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Kitchen:
cheese spreaders
cookie cutters
gourmet spices
kitchen gadgets
Kitchen utensils
Measuring Cups/Spoons
magnets
Magnets, photo (i.e. Snapfish, etc.)
napkin rings
oven mitt
refrigerator magnets
Crockpot liners
Parchment Paper
Silcone Ice Cube Traysfrom tanya There are lots of fun shapes to choose from!
Silpats (rolled up)
Whisk (fill with Hershey’s Kisses & add tag “We Wisk You a Merry Kissmas”)
Wash Cloths, Knitted
Handmade Recipe Cards

Home:
candles/votives
night light
picture frame
small bud vase
small decorative boxes
yankee tarts
yankee votive candles
potpourri or sachet
Candle lighter
Wick Trimmer
Candle Snuffer
Scentsy Refills
Essential Oils
Fireplace Matches
Lighters (Long Style)
Magnetic Hooksfrom tanya (ebay has strong ones for less than $1)

Services:
gift cards/certificates: hair, spa, manicure, fast food, coffee, car washes
lottery tickets
Scratchoffs
passes for museums, movies
Magazine Subscription (Put in first issue with a note)
Certificate showing purchase of XYZ of the Month Club Subscription (Chocolate of the Month, etc.)

Hobbies:
craft paper punches (odd shapes)
craft scissors (odd cuts)
Diecuts
paperback book
bookmarks
coins, piggy bank, coin holders
sheet music
stamps and stamp pads
watercolors and brushes
art supplies
coloring books/crayons
journal
tape measure
Tape Measure, Felt Cover of Choice http://www.finecraftguild.com/owl-tape-measure/
sewing notions
Fat Quarters - from DahliaDoll 2015

Electronic Entertainment:
batteries
blank CDs
blank DVDs
burned CD with favorite songs
CD case
DVDs
Video game
Video memory card
Video system carry case
MP3 Player w/earbuds
Earbuds
Selfie Stickfrom tanya
USB Hub/Power Boardfrom tanya


Games/Toys/Kid Stuff:
animals, plastic/resin
Apron – Baking for girls, tool belt style for boy or crayon holding for either – roll up to fit in stocking
Army men/Action Figurine
Balls (baseball, bouncy, etc.)
Bandaids in their fav characters
Barrettes, headbands or other hair accessories
Bathtub Crayons/DIY Bathtub Crayons/Bath Paints
Bathtub Book
Beachball (Deflated, to be blow up)
Bubble Gunfrom tanya
Crayola Color Bath Tablets
Magic Sponge Capsules
Bicycle Accessories (horn, handlebar tassles, spinners for wheels)
Blow Up Toys (ball, animals, etc.)
Books (Board Books, Chapter Books, etc.)
Bubbles
card game
Chalk/Sidewalk Chalk
Chalk Pens, Liquidfrom tanya
Children’s Christmas CD
Craft store packets (foam stickers, googly eyes, pony beads, ribbon, tubes of glitter, etc.)
Chopsticks (kid friendly)
Crayons
Deck of cards
Dice
Doll clothes
Doll house furniture
Dover Little Activity Books
Echo Microphone
Erasers, Novelty Shapes
Face Paints/Crayons
Fake Poo/Vomit Gag Giftsfrom tanya
Fake Snow, Can offrom tanya
Felt Food (Candy Canes, Apples, Oranges, etc.)
Felt Masks (Animals, Superhero, etc.)
Felt Wrist Watch
Flash Cards
Flash Light, Character Theme, Etc.
Flash Light, Head Lamp Style – from Ahorsesoul
Finger cymbols
Finger Nail Polish (kid safe – like Piggy Paint brand)
Finger puppets
glider planes
Glow sticks/necklaces/bracelets
harmonica or recorder
Hats (stocking, baseball, etc.)
hot wheels cars
jacks and ball set
jump rope
Kaleidoscope
kazoo
Keychains or other things with hook to hang from backpack
kite
Lacing Toys
legos
Laser Pointer/Finger Lasers
Lollipop
Magazine Subscription, Kid Magazine (Put in first issue with a note, etc.)
Magic Reindeer Food (with instructions for Christmas Eve – if you open stockings Christmas Eve!)
Magnets (Letters, Animals, etc.)
Magnetic Silly Puttyfrom tanya
Magnifying glass (kid safe)
Maracas
Marbles
matchbox cars
Mini Slinky
Mini Mr. Potato Head
Mini Etch a Sketch
“Monster Spray”
Music CD, Kid’s Music
Night Light
Ornament
paddle balls
Paints (watercolor, finger, tempera, paint pens, etc.)
Paintbrushes
paper dolls
Photo album with family pictures
play doh or silly putty
play doh, DIY
Play doh accessories (small rolling pins, cookie cutters, etc.)
Poster for room (still in tube)
Punching Ball (to be blown up)
Puzzle, Small
Rubber Duck/Bath Toys
Rubber stamps and non toxic stamp pad
Rudolph Nose, Light up
Shoelaces, elasticfrom tanya
Shoelaces, funny ones
Silly glasses
Silly straws
Sleigh Bell on heavy ribbon (i.e. Polar Express)
slinky/other small novelty toy
small toys, dolls
snowglobe
Socks, Crazy and Fun (Super hero theme with cape; Character theme, mid calf or to knee; Etc.) – from Ahorsesoul
stickers
Subscription Box – Certificate Showing Purchase (Kiwi Crate, Kidstir, GiftLit, Pley and on and on – many choices!)
Sunglasses, Kids
superball
Swim Cap/Goggles
Temporary Tattoos
Thank You letter from Santa for the milk and cookies
Thank-you notes package with their name or initials printed on it for Christmas and birthday thank-you card writing (Paper Moon Shop has TERRIFIC kid-styles of stationery at reasonable prices!)
Top (wooden or metal)
Vanity Set (mirror, brush and comb)
Walkie Talkies(Two-Way Radios)
Wallet, Kid Friendly
Water Bottle, Kid Theme
Wind Up/Clockwork Toys, Small
Window Marker Penfrom tanya
Wrist Watch, Kid Safe
Wooden trains or accessories (like street signs, trees, connecting pieces of track, etc.)
yo-yo (traditional or auto return, light up, etc.)

Horticulture:
Bulbs
garden gloves
Gardeners Collection by Crabtree & Evelyn, any product from the line (Hand Cream, etc.)
DIY Gardeners Hand Scrub
kitchen sized plant tools
mini gardening book
plant food stakes
seeds
tree stakes
Houseplant fertilizer - from DahliaDoll, 2015

Pets:
Squeakies/toys
Bones/pet treats
gourmet pet food
pet groom gift certificates
Laser pointersfrom tanya http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Laser-Poi...1617154/i.html
Bubble Machine, Small (dogs will chase for hours)from tanya
Fish Tank Decorationfrom tanya

Men:
Fire Wire (grilling wire) http://tinyurl.com/zgabdkr
Grilling Tools
Metal Skewers/Bamboo Skewers
Grilling Rub Mix
Hot Sauces
Hand/Boot Warmers
Protein/Energy Bars
Photo Mouse Pad (of/with kid(s))
Chapstick
Lens Wipes
Novelty USB Drive (Star Wars, etc.)
Watch
Pocket Knife, Engraved
Multi Tool
Key Chain Bottle Opener
Knit Hat (Sports Logo, etc.)
Issue of Favorite Expensive Magazine
Belt

Sports:
ball marker
balls: golf, tennis, baseball
exercise bands
MP3 Player Armband
Flipband
golf glove
golf tees
hand weights
season tickets/game tickets
ski pass holder
sports water bottle

Home Improvement:
Carpenter Pencils
Chalk Line
Clamps
Socket Set
Key Chain Tape Measure
Specialty Handheld Tool

Misc.:
Coins
Brag Books (i.e. Snapfish, etc.)
 
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Wowzer! Quite an impressive list and just in time too. I always add a lottery ticket too. We have special ones for Christmas where you scratch a gift. One year ds won a 19" flat screen tv. I will also add Tassimo coffee capsules do ds' stocking. also thinking of small luggage scales.

Tks! wrote a few ideas down.
 

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I'll have to read these after DD appointment. I have them printed! Thanks for sharing.
 

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Great list ...

Walmart has small LED flash lights for a $1 in all kinds of colors right now. They have the ones that for around your head (great for the kids).

I didn't see these on the list but I over looked them I apologize but extra phone chargers. Not sure why but my teenager seems to go through at 2 least 2 phone usb cords a year. The portable charging banks and fun phones cases also seem to be a hit with the teenagers too.

Another current rage that I have seen from kids to teenagers to adults are the crazy socks. Super hero socks with a cap sewn onto the back of the sock. Character socks that go either go to mid calf or to the knees.
 

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I've updated the list! Great ideas from all!

I had to look up what the luggage scale was - what a useful thing for someone that travels via air! Love it! I could see me using it to weigh produce! lol
 

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For pets: Laser pointer (mine love to chase the red dot) on ebay for between $1-$2 http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Laser-Pointers/14954/bn_1617154/i.html There are expensive ones but the cheapies work just as well. Sory just noticed the laser pointers are listed under kids. Pets adore them too and they are great if they need a run but you dont feel like moving around too much.

Bubble Machine- our kmart (like Walmart) have them for less than $5. Dogs will chase bubbles for hours.

Kids/ Big Kids- bubble gun.

Christmas Tic Tac Labels http://www.somewhatsimple.com/tic-tac-christmas-labels-free-printable/

Clip on lens for phone http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/fish-eye-lens-iphone

Chewing gum wrapping https://au.pinterest.com/pin/142918988153572939/

DS currently loves elastic shoe laces for sports shoes. Cant make the link work but ebay have lots just search elastic shoe laces.

Mini Newtons cradle (ebay)

Magnetic Silly Putty- good for big kids too


Fountain Pen/ Calligraphy Pen

Window Marker Pen- sounds messy but is easy to get off!

Liquid Chalk Pens

Paw Paw Ointment- not just for females. Its great for any minor cut, scrape, irritiation. DS keeps a tube in his swim bag.

Sunscreen with Ezi Clip

Selfie Stick

Magnetic Hooks- ebay have strong ones for less than $1.

Microfibre mini towel- fantastic for gym.

USB Coffee Warmer or Mini Fridge

USB Hub/ power board

Fish Tank Decoration

Cable Clips/ Organizers

Silicon Ice Cube Trays- we have lots of different shapes, fish, lips, balls, lego, etc.

Can of Fake snow- most of you gals have real stuff but for those of us that don't this is fun.
 
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I don't have time to read through it right now but I can't wait to do so!! TFS!!
 

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tanya.... [size=+2]You ROCK![/size]

Awesome list of additions!!! Woo hoo! I've updated the list - love to see it growing!