2007 Kids Stocking Stuffer Guide

In my family the kids can open their stockings on Christmas morning while we get to sleep, at least until 5am. Even if your kid’s stockings don’t buy you Christmas morning sleep, they’re still the best part. Here’s a collection of great things to fill yours with and nothing’s over $10.

Kirtsy This | Posted: 23 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

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• Rainbow Bracelet Kit

  

  $4 at Handmade Living

  Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Owl Buckle Belt

  

  $5 at Crazy 8

  (On Sale.)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Whee-Lo

  

  $7 at Restoration Hardware

  Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Whoopee Cushion

  

  Have you ever bought your kid a whoopee cushion? You haven’t heard these kind of full body laughs since he was nine months old.

  $2 at Prank Place

  Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Pocket Magnifying Glass

  

  This small magnifying glass comes with a handy clip, making it easy to take everywhere. Perfect for inspecting bugs, or borrow it from your kid when you forget your reading glasses.

  $9 at The Red Balloon

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Deluxe Pocket Kite

  

  Make sure your kid is always prepared to take time out to fly a kite.

  $6 at Amazon

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Wooden Pig Puzzle

  

  $6 at Craftsbury Kids

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Gummy Bear Mini Travel Game

  

  Take this balancing game to a restaurant with your kids and you might have time for an extra glass of wine with dinner.

  $6 at Willow Tree Toys

  Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Break Your Own Geodes

  

  Geodes are rock formations which occur in sedimentary and volcanic rock. Blah, blah, blah.

  These are rocks you break open to reveal beautiful natural crystals inside.

  Destructive and educational.

  $6 at Oriental Trading Co.

  (For one dozen, on sale.)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 21 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Blue Bird Hair Clip

  

  $8 at Peanut Butter and Lili

  Kirtsy This | Posted 21 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Wooden Yo-Yo Kit

  

  Step one: Make your own yo-yo. Step two: Dominate the 2008 Yo-Yo Championships. Step three: Go to college on a full ride yo-yo scholarship.

  $2 at Lee Valley Tools

  (Thanks for the tip, Mary!)

  Kirtsy This | Posted 21 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Wooden Spinning Top

  

  Quietly entertaining. Sometimes this is imperative.

  $2 at Willow Tree Toys

  Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Bee Hive Bike Bell

  

  $6 at REI

  Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Ribbon Wish Bracelets

  

  These grosgrain ribbon bracelets are silkscreened with wish messages written in French. My favorite is teal: “Je voeux des tas de trucs” (…for a ton of things).

  $8 at Basic French

  Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Infamous Drinking Bird

  

  $5 at Think Geek

  Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

• Animal Stand

  

  These little guys hold a toothbrush or a pen, depending on where you keep them.

  $7 at Liapela

  Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Nov, 2007 by Melissa Summers

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