Stocking Stuffers for Kids - Little Cottage on the Coast

It is so hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. I’m giddy like a child and can’t wait for Christmas morning but also want to pause time and never forget these precious moments while my boys are little. My boys are at the age where Christmas is filled with so much wonder and getting a glimpse of Christmas through their eyes is truly special.

Today, I wanted to share what I chose to fill their stockings with this year. My goal was to choose things that are useful but also items that are fun and exciting. Children love trinkets and candy, and I have so much fun picking out stocking stuffers I think my boys will love.

My absolute favorite places to shop for stocking stuffers are Target dollar spot, HomeGoods, and Amazon. The past few years, I have made it a point to be on the look out at these places in the months before Christmas, so I can grab things as I find them. It makes it so much easier for me when I have a collection of stuff way before Christmas, instead of feeling rushed at the last minute.

If you’re having trouble finding good stocking stuffers for kids and out of time to order online, head to HomeGoods! There are almost always great finds in the candy section, toy section, and in line. I have found some of the very best things while standing in line. So many unique and fun toys are often stacked and hidden on the shelves near check out.

This years stockings have toys and trinkets I remember loving as a child, that I know my boys will be delighted to receive. From hand held water games, a tin kaleidoscope, wooden spinning tops and special candy that looks like it came straight from Santa’s workshop.

One of my favorite ways to make stocking stuffers and gifts feel special is to give careful thought to packaging. I remove cardboard packaging that isn’t aesthetically pleasing and add bows on a few items to dress them up. I used cellophane bags and washi tape to re-package the bamboo toothbrushes, patterned socks and candy jewelry.

I’ve had a few friends share special traditions and how their families did stockings growing up, such as walnuts at the bottom of their stocking each year. If you have a special tradition, I’d love to hear!

Below, I’ve linked a few of the items that are still available for purchase online.