10 Frugal and Practical Ideas for Christmas Stocking Fillers for Children and Adults

I’m a fun gift giver…..when someone gets a gift from me, they know it probably won’t require batteries or dusting. Stockings are my favorite part of Annie’s Christmas gift. I KNOW I have more fun stuffing it than she does opening it. Who doesn’t get excited to find a light up toothbrush at Target for $1.07? I wish someone would put a light up toothbrush in MY stocking. The best part is, when the batteries run out in the toothbrush you can just give it to the dog for a chew toy. At least that’s what Christy from The Simple Homemaker does. More bang for your buck!

If you struggle over what to put in Christmas stockings, today I’ve got you covered! Head on over to Homemakers Challenge where I share 10 frugal ideas for stocking stuffers for children AND adults…..beware, I do say the word “underwear” on multiple occasions. Hey – by now you know if I’m writing it, there is humor involved.

 

*This post is linked at Frugal Days Sustainable Ways at Frugally Sustainable, at Weekend Whatever on Your Thriving Family, and at Finer Things Friday on Amy’s Finer Things.

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About Stacy

Stacy is the author of Crock On: A Semi-Whole Foods Slow Cooker Cookbook and a stay-at-home mom to her two children, Annie (3) and Andy (newborn). After an “awakening” in March 2011, her family switched to a more natural, whole foods diet. She likes to blog about how to live on less than you make and how to eat good food while doing it. Her passion is teaching others how to save money and she tag teams with her husband in this endeavor. At Stacy Makes Cents you’ll find information on how to save money in the kitchen, how to have fun with your kids, and how to be thrifty in all areas of life. Her passion is teaching others how to live debt free. Make sure to follow her on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with her daily antics.

  • http://www.thehumbledhomemaker.com Erin@TheHumbledHomemaker

    Great ideas, Stacy! It’s nice not to have “junk” in the stockings. I actually always liked getting underwear and socks….one less thing to buy myself!

    • Stacy

      I know, right? I don’t mind at all to show off my underwear. LOL Not when I’m wearing them though. LOL

  • http://www.ThankfullyThrifty.com Thankfully Thrifty

    Heading over to read! I LOVE stocking stuffers!

    • Stacy

      Me too!

  • http://www.TheSimpleHomemaker.com Christy, The Simple Homemaker

    Stuffing the stocking is more fun than filling the big empty space under the tree! Definitely agree! Heading over!

    • Stacy

      Hmmmm. I feel like we’ve already had this very strange discussion about toothbrushes and dog toys. ;-)

      • http://www.TheSimpleHomemaker.com Christy, The Simple Homemaker

        It is strangely reminiscent of a recent chat we shared. Ha ha. I don’t actually give my dog toothbrushes…although he did snag one once. Toothbrush chew toy brushes his teeth as he chews–bonus!

        • Stacy

          Suuuuuuuure. :-)

  • http://alifeinbalance.net Barb @ A Life in Balance

    LOL – I love the puns, especially the “holy” one.

    Great ideas, too. Who wouldn’t want to have lots of chapstick around their house all year long? Maybe those of us with 5 year old girls who will eat the chapstick? Just saying. :)

    • Stacy

      Yep….my 2 1/2 year old eats it too. We have to keep it HIGH so she can’t get to it. :-)