Gift Guide: Fun Stocking Stuffers

One of my favourite holiday traditions is that of the mystery overnight gift drop. Isn't it wonderful to wake up in the morning and find special surprises where there were none before? Some of us hang stockings, some put their shoes outside the door, and--like my husband's family--some just leave an empty pillow case. But whatever vessel you're hoping to fill with gifts this December, there are tons of fun alternatives to socks, underwear and oranges!

You could carefully ration the treats in this sampler of exotic chocolate bars, but wouldn't it be much more fun to stage a double blind taste test and devour them all at once? If bacon chocolate isn't quite your thing, stock up on weird English candy bars, brew some tea in this wolf mug, deal a round of gin rummy with your designer playing cards, and pretend you're a character on a British soap opera. I love finding totally useless yet hilarious items in my stocking; a WTF snow globe, Obama rubber stamp, fast food key toppers, wacky bandages, and scented pencils (aka 'Smencils') fit the bill! Of course personal grooming is always important---mints, antique-y toothpaste and cupcake-scented body lotion say, 'I love you but you need a bath.'

Image Credits: 1, 2. Martha Stewart 3. Country Living 4. House to Home

Comments

[robin pulsifer]

the stockings are my favorite part. for opening and for shopping for. i love seeking out unique eclectic stuffers for my son's stocking. i put alot of thought into it and find you can get so super creative with them! urban outfitters has some fun stuffers too. great post!

[Rachel (heart of light)]

I love the stockings. We actually talked about just doing stockings this year, to keep things a bit more sane. We'll see.

[PS~Erin]

Smencils will be my kids' stockings!!

[Vicki Archer]

Great stocking fillers Anne....they are the most fun of all at Christmas time. Have a happy weekend, xv.

[Shannon at Old World Charm]

The overnight gift drop sounds like fun. I guess almost everyone is getting into the spirit now. I just posted an affordable gift guide on my blog this morning. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend! :-)

Shannon

[Amy's Stocking Stuffers]

I have to admit, the WTF snow globe is pretty funny!

I've seen lots of keycaps online, but not the hotdog and drink ones you have here.

Fun list -- thanks!

[Shell Sherree]

I've always thought the pillow-case leaving is a sign of a tremendously optimistic and gregarious nature ~ such a large and practical receptacle compared to the charming-yet-fiddly stocking.

[Susan]

lovely items, darling!
xoxo

[joanna goddard]

these are all so funny and fabulous! :)

[dsi r4]

your dear kitties were the first thought I had on reading your post, given that nearly every upholstered item in our home is partially shredded. I like to think it adds character. :) But your leather idea could be very practical...

[dsi gaming accessories]

hi guy's,
thanks for sharing this post with us.I guess almost everyone is getting into the spirit now. I just posted an affordable gift guide on my blog this morning.

[Patio Doors]

Cheers for the info. It was a good read.

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*Love is ever the beginning of knowledge as fire is of light.!@

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