Fun (yet practical) Stocking Stuffers for Toddler, Preschooler, pretty much any age!

So here are some ideas for Santa to fill the stockings with items that are useful, creative, and fun without adding to the landfill with items that dont last past one day of use (you know those plastic items that were a last minute purchase)

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Think of things that the kids need and can use - keep the colours bright & fun. Buy good quality (and from local vendors when possible) to last!

A themed stocking would be fun (all ART, or all BATH for instance)

• Band Aids (so many funky designs)


• Toothbrush


• Toothpaste


• Hair Brush


• Hair Clips or Elastics


• Lip Gloss or Chapstick


• Compact Mirror




• Paints


• Crayons


• Markers


• Brushes


• Craft items (pom poms, googly eyes, papers, embellishments, etc)


• Stickers


• Smock


• Scissors that cut freaky designs


• Pencils


• Pencil Case


• Beads & Bracelet String




• Cute Belt


• Funky Shoelaces


• Shoe Charms


• Socks


• Underwear


• Slippers


• Necklace


• Ring


• Bracelet




• Book(s)




• Doll Clothes, Hat, Shoes, Bracelets, blanket & pillow, etc.




• Bath Toy(s)


• Bath Crayons


• Bubble Bath


• Wash Cloth




• Apron


• Recipe Book for kids


• Measuring Spoons


• Mixing Spoons


• Fun Cupcake Wrappers




• Gardening Gloves


• Trowel


• Spade


• Seeds




• Tool Apron


• Measuring Tape


• Carpenter Pencil


• Appropriate Tools


• Hard Hat




• mini Shovel


• mini Rake




• Chocolate


• Candy Canes


• Christmas Orange