Christmas Gift Ideas - Stocking stuffers for $10 or under

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year filled with joy and childhood memories. You may have already bought a lot of gifts to pile up under the Christmas tree. Or you may insist that traditionally the stocking stuffers are the only gifts received from Santa. In any case stocking stuffers are the perfect way to share love and a holiday cheer. Here is a list of stocking fillers ideas for $10 or under.

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Lottery

As inexpensive as one dollar a pop, lottery is wonderful choice for a stocking stuffer – it gives receiver a hope, a tingling anticipation of being a potential prize winner. Check your local lottery retailer, they are probably offering holiday themed lotteries; some are actually called “Stocking stuffers”.

Golden coins

Chocolate coins, wrapped in a golden foil are perfect gift for all ages. Kids and adults alike seem exited, pretending to be fearless pirates holding a handful of shiny treasures. Plus, don’t forget, once they are ran out of steam with their imagination – chocolate inside will sweeten the deal.

Sponge Bob Jelly Pops

Jelly pops are delicious chewy fruit flavored candies shaped in variety of popular cartoon characters. Being a candy with a character they are a great choice for a stuffing gift. You can find Jelly Pops in most groceries stores. Selection often ranges from Rudolf to Santa.

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Puzzle toy

Expensive toys do impress modern kids but the impression and interest does not last very long. Puzzle toys (also known as brain teaser and mind twisters), on another hand, root to the children’s natural curiosity and competitiveness – “I solved it, see if you can”. Stop by your local “Dollar Store” and you will find various Chinese wooden and wire puzzles. They are small, inexpensive and entertaining – perfect stocking stuffers.

Bandless Earmuffs

Depending on your weather condition around Christmas, ear muffs could be a very welcomed gift. If that is not the case - consider a pair of flip-flops. A fruit lip gloss or travel size sun block will be a good addition to the appropriate gift.

DVD/CD

A new movie DVD or a hot compact disk may be a bit pricey, in that case opt out for a classic Christmas movie or melodies collection. Romantic and relaxation music albums are also popular stocking stuffers.

Fandango Movie gift certificate

If you are not sure which DVD to give as a present leave the choice to the receiver – give a movie gift certificate. It is not as impersonal as a regular gift card, on contrary, it says “I know you are a movie lover, here are the tickets for you - go and see the latest blockbuster”

Godiva chocolate

Chocolate candies of a popular brand will please even a sophisticated receiver, as for kids they will be happy to find any chocolate bar or cookies in their stockings.