One of my favorite parts about Christmas morning is ripping through my stocking and finding all sorts of fun stuff.
I still remember the first year I found something other than the norm in my stocking. What was the norm, you ask? Candy, an orange, and random nuts that surely no kid ever actually eats (Mother Santa, why exactly DID you put nuts in our stockings?).
The stocking stuffers were a hit with all and quickly became a tradition.
I even enjoy shopping for stocking stuffers more than regular gifts. There’s an art to finding a variety of things that actually fill the stocking, aren’t too expensive, and that the recipient will love.
So, each week up until Christmas, I’m going to share some of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas with you.
Here are some ideas for the girlie-girl on your list:
First up is from my list of all-time favorite beauty products. Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm is the best thing you can ever do for your lips. One container of it should last the recipient until next Christmas when you throw another tub in their stocking.
Ms. Manicure Matchbox Emery Boards are great. They’re perfect for carrying in your purse or travel bag. For the new mom they’re a life-saver. When Arle was a newborn, I cut her poor little fingers the first two times I attempted to cut her nails. I cried. She cried. I immediately swore off nail clippers and instead, I started filing her nails while she was sleeping with these mini wonders. They are the perfect size for itty-bitty fingers. They can usually be found at Target, Wal-Mart, Sally’s Beauty Supply, Beauty Brands, etc.
I love magazine subscriptions and People Style Watch is a great one to give to all of your shopaholic family members. It’s not loaded with dumb ads, and actually highlights a great mix of clothes and accessories you can actually afford and those you can only dream of buying.
The Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler is always a treat to find swimming around in my stocking. It comes with an extra pad that you switch out after using it for six months. It seriously is worth every penny because it makes such a difference on your lashes. Definitely provides an ooh-la-la effect.
Every girlie-girl wants her home to smell nice, right? This Capri Blue candle in the Volcano scent is fantastic. This small version lasts 40 hrs., but there are bigger (and pricier) versions that will obviously last much longer.
Fun nail polish is always a good stuffer. I mean, what girlie-girl isn’t always looking to add some pizazz to her polish wardrobe? I love Essie polish. It’s just plain good. If I’m going to take the time to actually paint my nails, it better last more than a day without going all white-trash on me.
Alrighty, then. Hopefully this will make your shopping a lil’ bit merrier and your stockings a lot more fun. Feel free to add your own girlie-girl stuffer suggestions down in the comments. I would love to hear your ideas!
Tah tah for now.
Carolyn said,
November 18, 2009 @ 12:43 pm
Thanks for the ideas Heather!
I’m hoping to do most/all of my shopping online this year, so I appreciate the links to the products.
I think I may have to arrange for Santa to put a few of these things in MY stocking this year too!
jenny roby said,
November 18, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
One of the many things I love about Christmas with Josh is finding what he put in my stocking. He is brilliant at it and I always love the treats he discovers for me. The only problem is he does a better stocking than I do! Give us some man stocking ideas, I always have such a hard time.
momdiggity said,
November 18, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
Jenny, I’ll definitely be throwing out some ideas for the guys, kids, and who knows who else. Or should that be “whom else”?
momdiggity said,
November 18, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
I’m doing most of my shopping online, too, Carolyn. Easy breezy.
And, as for my stocking, I hope Trav takes a hint from all these hints:)
Rhonda said,
November 18, 2009 @ 2:57 pm
Everyone at my house loves their stockings the best, too! I always manage to go a little overboard on them!! It’s become a big joke that each year Bradley and Lu get a flashlight! They have quite a collection! Happy holidays!!
annalee said,
November 18, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
hands down favorite part of christmas morning- STOCKINGS! i can’t believe what a great stocking day it is… your post on stuffers and the real simple issue with ideas came in the mail. keep the ideas coming!!!
Kristin Fulghum said,
November 18, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
oh yes. i love this idea! i love stockings so i can’t wait to see what you give me. i already put a subscription to people stylewatch on my list…i think i’m going to get some of that lip balm for some of the girlie girls in my life. keep it coming!!
Nancy said,
November 18, 2009 @ 6:23 pm
Going to try that lip balm myself…I love love that eyelash curler couldn’t do without it…and I see you now love my most favorite candle ever!!! I too need manly ideas!!
momdiggity said,
November 18, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
Ooooooh…might just have to pick up a copy of Real Simple tomorrow! Thanks for the tip!
Jill Gearheard said,
November 19, 2009 @ 9:08 am
My mother-in-law does great stocking stuffers. One year there was a velvet bag full of coins for the fancy car wash. Each coin got me a great wash and vaccum. I had enough coins for probably 6 months!!! It was such a great idea :o)
JoRie said,
November 30, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
Thanks…I am totally addicted to the rosebud lip salve now! LOL!!!! I just did a stocking for the Salvation Army & spent $50, it was crammed full of stuff & so fun!!!
JoRie said,
December 4, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
I had to add this because it is my new favorite makeup product. Mary Kay Eyesicles, they are only $10 each…they call it the out the door look. Well this is the only eye make-up I wear and have been getting oodles of compliment since I switched. It is perfect for the busy, trendy mom!
http://www.marykay.com/dflournoy22/color/eyes/marykayeyesicles/default.aspx?cid=ec120209MiniBeNewsPWSEN05