Although the main gifts go under the tree in our house there is still something really exciting about opening up the stockings. So every year I try and get a few small but fun items to put in them, however I try to make sure these are just cheap token gifts. If you’re looking for some cheap stocking filler ideas for the kids stockings then check out this list that includes some of my favourite purchases from the last couple of years.
Candy Canes
You can normally pick up a box of 10-15 candy canes for between £1-£2. I tend to pop a couple on the tree, use a couple hooked over the glasses on our Christmas day table and pop 1 or 2 in their stockings. They are Chrismassy, fun and last the kids ages.
Chocolate coins
Again you can normally by a bag for of chocolate coins for £1 making these really cheap stocking filler ideas as you can either pop the whole bag in or open them up and drop a couple in each stocking.
Surprise Gifts
Who doesn’t love a surprise?! Lots of kids are loving the mystery bags and surprise products at the moment and you get them in so many different genres from collectable figurines to barbies, stickers to race cars, here are two of our favourite options.
These Mini Beauty Surprise bags by Style4Ever are a great treat, especially for the girls. They fit in the stocking with ease and take up a nice bit of room so need to buy loads of gifts. Each collectible bag contains 2 beauty must-haves, 1 beauty sample, and one mini pouch. Packed with fun surprises like nail polish, lip or eye makeup and sponges. A great way to add even more excitement on Christmas morning and they are only £7 each.
The Dress to Impress Mystery Model boxes are also a great option for those aged 6 and over. They come in star shaped boxes which can be reused and each one contains 8 mystery items including
- Mystery model
- A top
- A wig
- Bottoms or a skirt
- A pair of shoes
- Accessories
- An exclusive card
Everything your child needs to create their own top mode. Available from Smyths for £12.99
Spy glasses
What child wouldn’t want to be a secret spy? These glasses enable the wearer to see behind them and spy on unsuspected guests over Christmas. They are great for spying but also for playing pranks on the relatives, the possibilities are endless and they are an absolute steal at £3.50.
Dominoes
Dominoes are great fun no matter the age. They can be played following the ‘usual’ rules or used for fun stack them up and knock them down games by younger children. They are a brilliant educational game that can even be played at the table between courses on Christmas day. These come in at £1.25.
Card Games
Card games are the perfect size to fit in stockings and are great games that can be played throughout the day or put away for when you go on your holidays. The Active Snap is a great remix of traditional snap that will have everyone up on their feet and laughing as they compete with each other to avoid the exercise. Aimed at those over 4 and brilliant for the whole family to play together.
Slime
You can get lots of variants of slime. Noisy slime, coloured slime, scented slime, slime you make yourself. Whatever slime you opt for I am sure your children will love it., the more disgusting the better. And the best thing is slime is pretty cheap, you can pick some up for less than £1.
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