I typically get so involved with shopping for friends and family that I end up scrambling last minute to fill stockings. And shopping for stocking stuffers is a challenge because I never want to buy anything just to fill a stocking, rather I prefer that it’s useful and relevant to the recipient.
Earlier this week I headed over to Walmart to see if I could fill a stocking for under $25. I decided to take it just one step further and see if I could fill two stockings (one for each of my children) for under $25. Because I know they’re going to get plenty of toys this year, I opted for useful items I thought they would still enjoy.
Each of the stockings I purchased (one in red and one in green) were just $1.97 each. We love books in our home, however, most of the books were and are my son’s, so I headed to the children’s book section and found an adorable holiday-themed snowman book for just $2.50. In the same section (which in our store is located in the midst of the toys), I found some flash cards for my son for just $2.50. We’re working on preparing him for kindergarten so I thought this would be something fun and educational for him. Surprisingly, both of my children enjoy brushing their teeth. In the stocking stuffer section I found a variety of adorable, character-themed toothbrush sets for just $5, so I bought one for each of them. Lastly, I found a set of hair ties for my daughter for just $2.98. The grand total? $21.92 plus tax. I’m likely going to run back and pick up one more thing for my son so they each have the same number of items (children notice things like that). And to finish my stockings off, I’ll write their names in puffy paint before I hang them.
If you head over to Walmart, you’ll find that their recommended stocking stuffers are clearly labeled with prices in boxes throughout the store. I actually think many of their ideas are unique and ones I hadn’t thought about. Other ideas that came to mind include pajamas, slippers, gift cards (particularly for my son), DVDs, and video games. As we’re getting close to Christmas, I highly recommend shopping now as items are starting to disappear. You can also browse Walmart’s Stocking Stuffer ideas online.
Disclosure: I participate in the Walmart Moms program and am compensated for my time and honest opinions.
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These are some good ideas! Walmart is definitely the place to shop for cheap stocking stuffer ideas! You should add a few items to this SkinnyScoop list of Creative Stocking Stuffers for Kids 🙂
Hey Jackie! Thanks! I’ll check out SkinnyScoop : )