Here is what we always do:

lip balm
lotion
toothbrush
bath pouf
cupcake (the little debbie Christmas trees)
animal crackers (the little boxes)
baseball cards -boys
hotwheels -boys
hairbows -girls
cheapy jewelry -girls (like the little girl kind at walmart)

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Jenifer
Proud wife to one amazing man
Proud mom to four awesome kids

Have a safe and blessed New Year!

This is one of the ways We have always saved money! - I always Put Useful ( things I would have to buy anyway ) Goods in their Stockings and Easter baskets too!


Their Stockings Overflow onto the Floor And I wrap All the little things - my kids LOVE to have all these tiny goodies to open up too! My mom always Did this and I Loved it too.


Heres what we have so far this Yr. Keep in mind My kids range in age from 3 - 18


Deodorant samples

Lotion samples
Perfume samples
Crayons
Colored pencils
School Supplies! Erasers , Pencils , Pencil Grips etc.

Small boxes of cereal

Fruit Roll Ups
Granola Bars
Chapstick
Cheap Wallets With A dollar in them
Lottery tickets

5.00 Blockbuster gc

Half dollars in the bottem
Makeup
Jewlery

Body Products

Pocket tissue packs

Gloves
Socks

Hand sanitizer minis
Chapstick
Hot chocolate Packs

A coupon for a "day off of chores"
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste

I am loving all these suggestions! Especially the little boxes of sugar cereals; I am definitely going to do that!

Most of the time, my kids stockings are filled with dollar store items and some chocolate goodies. I have no idea what to put in my man's stocking! (I'm running out of time, huh?)

Yikes.

LOL! Oh my gosh...seriously!? LOL!

Tell me about it. I have to do my hubby and my brother every year. Socks take up a lot of room - you can do athletic and dress socks as applicable. Chapstick, razors or blades and shaving gel if he's not electric, their favorite candy especially if it's seasonal like chocolate oranges, or raspberry sticks. gift cards to restaurants near work to eat out at lunch, special foot lotion and a foot rub to go with it, DVD, office supplies. You could do nonperishable ingredients for a favorite meal. Sports, race or movie tickets.

Hello, just wanted to share....
In my family, we fill the stockings with things from the dollar store...it not a requirement, but it just sort of happens that we all end up there, and its HILARIOUS!! because we all end up giving the same gifts...gag gifts we've found.
We soooo look forward to those gift more than the "big" gifts.

For older kids: flashlights, magnifying glass, bug nets, calculator, manicure set, multitool, keychain with house or car key when appropriate, new comb or brush, hair elastics, art supplies, rain poncho, yo-yo, pack of cards, dice game, mini dictionary or thesaurus, survival blanket.......