Stocking Stuffer Strategists
All I want for Christmas...
is for it to be Christmas all year long.
My name is Karen and I am on the hunt for the perfect Christmas..the perfect tree, dinner, lights, decorations and yes...the perfect Stocking Stuffers!
Ok so maybe "perfect" is a stretch...after all...if you look closely above, my sleigh is in the desert! But I want to create an atmosphere that transports us away from our busy, stressful day to day and allows us to feel the Christmas Magic of the season.
Every year I try to up my game a little...especially when it comes to gifts. I don't need (although I wouldn't turn it down) an extravagent gift...instead, I love to get gifts that reflect who I am, that show that maybe the person has been paying attention to me throughout the year and listening to what is important to me, or maybe has tuned into some of my "I wish I had" comments.
So let me help you by sharing with you some of the best stocking stuffer ideas. These small and mighty gifts will let them know you care about who they are. Resist the temptation to throw a bunch of tic tacs and candy canes into your family stockings. Remember, Christmas gifting is not about checking a box...it is about you caring to give the feeling of love, respect and friendship through a gift. That could be coffee pods for you college kid who has been going without to save money or it could be a mini perfume that your mother has been wanting to try forever...
So check back often...I will be posting a new list everyday until Christmas Eve. You got this! I am here to help. I would love it if you joined my mailing list...each day I will send out the top gift pics for the day based on trends and the 'word on the street". Don't miss out on the joy of giving and have yourself a wonderful holiday season!
K
Stocking Stuffer Seekers
Stocking Stuffers are Serious...so we hand picked the best team of Superior Stocking Stuffer Shoppers who are willing to share their sources and even their secret finds with you!
Each of them is beyond experienced and even sometimes obessed with finding small, cool, amazing, innovative and yes even delicious stocking stuffers. You won't find candy canes or wrapped butterscotch candies here! We have searched the planet high and low for gifts that are small and pack a punch! We have choices for the budget conscious, some very cutting edge and indulgent finds, and many things in between. And the best part is we explain why we think they are a good choice and how we discovered them.
Let us know if you find something great and we would love to feature you on our lists.
Top 10 Stocking Stuffer Rules:
1. Should not measure more than 6 inches in length or width...if it is a thin item, it can be longer.
2. Candy, chocolate, or food items should not dominate the stocking and should be healthier options. Avoid artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavors if at all possible.
3. Avoid any items with a chemical off gassing smell (like some items that contain plastic or rubber).
4. Purchase clean or at least cleaner ingredient products. Be careful of makeup, candles, air fresheners, and laundry products with toxic or "fake" smelling ingredients.
5. Include 1-2 items that are necessities, but don't overwhelm a stocking with q tips and shaver blades.
6. Customize the stocking to the receiver as much as possible. Give crafters some new brushes or your cuisine lover some unique spices.
7. No more than one gift card.
8. Include 8-10 items.
9. Chose pet items that are clean and not made with chemical laden fabrics, rubber, plastic, or poor quality ingredients.
10. Think out of the box and purchase an online class like croissant making, or plan an at home movie night for your husband and his friends. Don't forget to make a homemade certificate and roll it up with ribbon for the stocking.
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