Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers For Adults

[jeffrey]

When it comes to making a holiday budget, stocking stuffers are often an expense that is overlooked. That doesn't mean that you have to give stocking stuffers that are cheap and are merely purchased to fill the stocking.

Probably the best stocking stuffers you can purchase are those that are small additions to a hobby that the person already enjoys. If they enjoy golf, some golf balls and tees. If they enjoy walking, a pair of fuzzy mittens and cap to keep them warm when they are outdoors. These will always be appreciated and you know they will be used since they are directed toward something the person already enjoys doing.

If you are desperate for last minute stocking stuffer fillers, drive to your local dollar store and do some quick shopping. Keep in mind what the recipient will actually use and you should be able to come away with passable stocking stuffers.

For those still having trouble coming up with ideas to stuff those stockings, here are a number of other quality stocking stuffers for adults that won't burn a hole in your wallet.

Christmas Santa Bag: Get a small pouch that resembles a Santa bag. Cut red and green paper into small, note-sized pieces. Write a single Christmas or winter holiday memory you have had with that particular person on each piece of paper and place it into the Santa bag. Continue to do this until the Santa bag is full and you have a wonderful Christmas Santa bag of memories to give.

Time: Giving your time through coupons that can be redeemed by the receiver is another great stocking stuffer. The best part is you can control the cost and the time. If you are low on money, a coupon for a back rub or foot massage doesn't cost anything, but will be greatly appreciated. In the same way, you can adjust the coupons to fit your budget for future entertainment as well. A favorite video evening of the recipient's choice or a night out at the movies is an example of how the coupons can be written to fit your current budget.




Future Fortune: With the holiday season and the New Year, there's a focus on the future and you can give this gift as a stocking stuffer. Simply type the recipient's future fortune as you see on fortune cookie size paper. Take the time to be creative and fun so that the person who receives them knows that they could have only come from you. Purchase a bag of pre-made fortune cookies (or make your own). Carefully remove the original fortunes from the cookies with a pair of tweezers and then place your fortunes inside.

Phone Card: Prepaid phone cards are a nice stocking stuffer for college students and relatives that may be visiting over the holidays. You can pick them up in a number of time denominations depending on your budget.

Camera: This is another stocking stuffer that can be purchased in regard to your current budget. Even a disposable camera can be great fun. Attach a note saying that all the photos must be taken on Christmas Day (or before the end of the year) and the best one will be framed.

Samples & Travel Size: Getting a variety of samples or travel sized items can be a great stocking stuffer. If you are purchasing a gift of perfume, cologne or other cosmetics, ask for samples of other products they have. These can be placed in the stocking as a bonus extra that doesn't cost you anything (remember to visit the perfume counter on each trip you make to the department store next year and ask for samples and you'll have plenty when Christmas rolls around again).

Some more inexpensive stocking stuffers to consider:

Address book
Bath gel
Bath salts
Beauty treatments
Bookmark
Bubble bath
Candles
Candy
Card
CDs
Cell phone accessories
Chocolates
Cookies
Date book
Donation to favorite charity
DVDs
Gift certificates
Gloves
Hand warmers
Hobby goods
Hot chocolate
Jar of (favorite item)
Jewelry
Lingerie
Lotions
Magazine subscription
Mug
Music (online subscription: iTunes, etc)
Nail file
Nail polish
Note cards
Organizer
Ornaments
Picture frame/photos
Paperback novel
Photo framed
Puzzles
Scarf
Soaps
Socks
Slippers
Stationery
Tea (variety pack)
Videos

A personal message on a note card or letter is also always a great stocking stuffer. Whether the message talks about the the previous year or the year to come, it will be something that you can be sure will be saved and cherished forever.