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Last minute stocking stuffer ideas for the whole family

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Entire Family
 

I've compiled an extensive list of last minute stocking stuffer ideas for the whole family. Many of these items for children can be found at your local drugstore or grocery store. No matter how hard you plan to have all your presents purchased and wrapped ahead of time, there seems always to be one last minute mad dash for a forgotten present, a gift that hasn't arrived in time, or you suddenly see notice flat and lifeless your stockings are going to seem. Looking for items to fill isn't hard, except for when you're pressed for time. Suddenly all those great ideas elude you. Here's a list that should help you and your loved one through the years. Print it out and put it somewhere safe! Furthermore, if you have any great ideas, I would love to know them!

Little Girls

Hair bows
Crayons
Small containers of Play Doh
Small Dolls
Beanie Babies
Webkins
Bath Colors
Bath Crayons
Lolipops
Play jewelry
Stickers
Erasers
Bubbles
Bubble Bath
Mini Lego sets
Packages of fruit chews
Character Band-aids (have you seen the Elsa ones?!)
Jump rope
Jacks
Pick-up Sticks
Small coloring book
Small notebook

Little Boys

Matchbox cars
Small trains
Small Lego sets
Small packages of Play-Doh
Silly Putty
Crazy String
Bouncy Balls
Small Nerf Balls
Water guns
Bubbles
Character Band-Aids
Lollipops
Crayons
Small coloring books
Watch
Toy Remotes
Toy Cellphones 
Fruit chews
Baseball/Pokemon cards

Tween Girls

Lip gloss
Hair brush
Hair accessories
Earrings, fun costume jewelry
Fun socks
Underwear
iTunes gift cards
Amazon gift cards - if appropriate
Bubble bath
Body Lotion
Perfume
Small notebooks
Pens
Post-its in fun colors and shapes
Fun paper clips
Colorful duct-tape for crafts
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Soaps
Earbuds
Phone/ipod charger
Phone/iPod case
Nail polish
Life Savers
Gum
Chocolate Santas
DVDs
CDs
Roll of quarters
Watch
Sunglasses
Magazine subscription, such as American Girl

Tween Boys

Screwdriver kit
Small tools
Bouncing balls
Whoopie Cushion
Deck of Cards
Small Flashlight
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Body wash
Cologne 
"How to" pocket books
CDs
DVDs
iTunes gift certificates
Amazon gift certificates
Socks
Underwear
Watch
Belt
Sunglasses
Ear buds
iPhone/iPod Charger
iPhone/iPod Cover
Small games like Bananagrams
Beef Jerky
Chocolate
Roll of Quarters

Teenage Girls

Lip gloss
Make up
Nail Polish
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body wash
Fancy Soaps
Body lotion
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hair accessories
Costume jewelry
Key Chain
Key Fob
Wallet
Small change purse
Journal
Small notebook
Pens
iPhone case
iPhone charger/earbuds
Lottery Ticket
Roll of Quarters
CD
DVD 
Socks
Sunglasses
Gift Certificates including but not limited to:
iTunes
Amazon
Visa
Local movie theater
Local restaurant/pizza place
Starbucks
Dunkin' Donuts
Barnes+Noble
American Eagle
Gap
Sephora
Pinkberry (or favorite fro-yo shop)
Local Nail salon
Local Hair salon
Local Massage parlor

Teenage Boys

Tie
Bowtie
Belt
Socks
Swiss Army Knife
Flashlight
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Mouthwash
Body Wash
Deodorant
Mints
Gum
Fishing Lures
Golf/tennis/squash/baseballs
iPhone Speaker
Sunglasses
Belt
Watch
Wallet
Keychain
Key fob
Wallet
Money Clip
Roll of quarters
iPhone case
iPhone charger
ear buds
CDs
DVDs
Paperback book
Small "How to" book
Deck of cards
Lottery Cards
Gift Certificates including but not limited to:
iTunes
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Nike
Under Armour
Local sporting good store
Local Restaurant/Pizza place
Local Gas Station
Car wash
Local movie theater
Dunkin Donuts
Starbucks
Subway or other local sub shop

Dad/Significant Other

Flask
Thermos
Hand warmers
Cigars
Bottle/Can Opener
Wallet 
Key Chain
Key Fob
Money Clip
Fishing Lures
Golf/Squash/Tennis/Baseballs
Socks
iPhone Case
Airplane sized bottles of his favorite booze
Cologne
Watch
Playing cards
Paperback
Newspaper/Magazine subscription
Swiss Army Knife
Grilling Utensils
Gift certificate to favorite restaurant for Date Night
Tickets to a movie for Date Night
Lottery Tickets
Gum
Mints

Mom/Significant Other

Socks
Lipgloss
Hand cream
Perfume
Bath salts
Face cream
Costume jewelry
Soaps
Candle
Notebook
Pens
Paperback
Magazine/Newspaper subscription
Kitchen utensils such as spatulas, wooden spoons
iPhone case/charger
Gift certificates including but not limited to the following:
Starbucks
Dunkin' Donuts
Car wash
iTunes
Barnes&Noble
Massage
Manicure/Pedicure
Hair Salon
Spa

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