It’s so much fun to search for all those little tokens to pop into stockings! I think I almost love filling those fuzzy socks on the mantle almost more than placing the packages under the tree…when Santa’s running behind of course! I sometimes like to use mini stockings to fill in place of a gift for my friends or family…especially when I find several little goodies that are just right for the recipient! Besides, it’s a fun alternative to spill open that sweet sock and see all the wonderful trinkets hidden inside! For me, the stocking is so fun because it’s not just filled with little treats but that they’re not associated with monetary value and are far from being the most popular gift on the market…they’re just thoughtful tokens of love and appreciation! So I’ve found some little goodies that will make their way into many of the stockings I’ll be filling this year! I’d like to share these with you…just in case you see something you love, you’ll have plenty of time to go out and get it! Or, simply find some inspiration for the stockings you’ll be stuffing this season…
fill ’em up with tiny trinkets of joy!
sometimes it’s difficult to find reasonably priced stocking stuffers! and from time to time we might add a “bigger” gift to the sock…but most often our stockings are filled with tiny and useful gifts that are also easy on the wallet! i’ll give all the info at the end of this post where you can locate some of these favorites that i picked up for my family and friends…
know any one who needs some “encouragemint”? i LOVE these fun peppermint tins…my boys are getting the mind control mints in their advent this month! not just for stockings…these adorable mints would be cute for many situations!
one of my personal favorites…this glitter washi tape! so adorable for the holiday but can really be used all year long for gifts or parties! i may need to get more ’cause i think i might be keeping this one!
i also love these beautiful ribbons for anyone who creates or has a passion for wrapping at any season!
this next little useful gift is another personal fave! i’m not a true germophobe but when i’m antiquing or junking OR taking kids to zoos and museums i do appreciate when i remember to tote along a tiny hand sanitizer! when i found this one i was curious…it says for more than just hands. hmmm…..well, it’s all natural which is great AND it says you can use it to stop germs in the gym, as a pimple zapper, body splash, in armpits, and as aftershave! i think that covers EVERYONE in my family!!
how about some ideas for primping and pampering? on a recent trip to Ann Arbor i picked up some fabulous nail polish…and while it’s a titch more expensive than the other stuffers, i believe it would make a lovely gift that someone might not get themselves! Smith & Cult nail colors come in wonderful tones–choose from bright, muted, sparkly, dark, and even a little mysterious…and in a beautiful bottle too!
…and how adorable to pair with this lovely rose-tone nail set? perfect for girls of all ages who like to pamper their fingers & toes! not to mention that rose gold is such a new & wonderful trend!
this next one i happen to own and LOVE it so much i just have to share it with you! i may not know all the latest and greatest beauty products…but i certainly know when i have a favorite! this lip scrub is so FANTASTIC i can’t even begin to tell in words how much i love it! not only does is smell (and taste) great but one application on your lips and they’ll be so soft, appear slightly plump, and have a rosy glow from the scrub! i can’t imagine a girl of any age who wouldn’t love this stuff!
something just for fun…
if you have pre-teen or teenage girls, this next gift would be a fun one to slip into a stocking! these temporary tattoos are so lovely…and elegant enough you really could get away with wearing these even if you ARE past the teen years! plain and simple…these are fun!
last, but not least…another useful gift, but never boring! i love personalized pencils! everyone can use them…and now you can find phrases and colors that are perfect for just about anybody! some funny…
some simple…
and encouraging! love!
so there you have it! these are some of my top picks for all the stockings i’m filling! i hope you saw something you loved or got some inspiring ideas for all on your list!
get ready to stuff those stockings!
you can find the mints, washi tape, glitter ribbon and tatoos at Alice-Louise Press in downtown Perrysburg, OH. the pencils and manicure supplies were found at Home Goods and TJ Maxx. you can find Smith and Cult polishes, Jao sanitizers, or the lip scrub by sara happ (nordstroms) at their respective links or at lily grace cosmetics in Ann Arbor. happy shopping!