Written by Lauren Sena
Fun gifts come in small packages… perfect for stockings. And what is better than tipping over that big red sock or reaching in to see what you’ve gotten from Santa? As a kid, the stocking is almost better than the main event! Check out these fun and creative ideas to create the perfectly stuffed stocking.
RETRO GAMES AND TOYS
Mini Etch A Sketch: Drawing on the go is easy with this mini-sized version of the classic toy. Kids can draw pictures and patterns with the up-and-down and side-to-side knobs and erase with a simple shake just like a full-sized Etch A Sketch. Pottery Barn Kids | $13
Seedling Vintage Kaleidoscope Camera: Kids will see their surroundings transform into fascinating patterns with one of these cute prismatic cameras. Indigo | $5
Rubik’s Cube: The 3-D puzzle provides hours of entertainment and never goes out of style and is the perfect size and shape to fit right into the toe of any stocking! Toys’R’Us | $25
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Disney Frozen Activity Tube: This fun filled tube contains a colouring pad, crayons and stickers featuring your little one’s favourite Frozen characters… We had you at Frozen didn’t we? Toys’R’Us | $10
50/50 Pencils: A set of double-ended pencil crayons provides double the fun for your little artist. Add in a pad of coloured paper for triple the fun and creativity. Indigo | $12
Seedling Jar of Beads: A little jar filled with smooth and faceted colourful beads and thread so kids can easily create their own jewellery. Indigo | $14
PUZZLES AND GAMES
Superman Puzzle: Kids will be up to the challenge of putting together this awesome 100-piece Superman puzzle that comes is an attractive tin box. Pottery Barn Kids | $27
Christmas Fun Mad Libs: In this word game, kids fill in the blanks to create silly holiday songs and stories. It’s laugh-out-loud fun that even adults will want to get in on. Amazon | $5
TO GO Magnetic Traffic Jam: A travel-friendly spin on the classic game, this magnetic tin includes 20 fun and educational games for on-the-go entertainment. Indigo | $8
DESK SUPPLIES
Personalized Kitty Cat Round Rubber Stamp: Avid readers will love having a customized stamp with their name on it to label their book collection. Etsy | $24
Minion x Marvel Super Heroes Bookmarks/Paperclips: This set of adorable paperclips double as bookmarks and feature Minions dressed up as The Hulk, Spiderman and Thor. Etsy | $7
Adventure Time Finn 8GB USB: This USB flash drive feature Finn, the beloved main character from Adventure Time, and is the perfect tech gift for kids who want to store their school assignments and photos. Indigo | $25
NOVELTY TOYS AND ACCESSORIES
Grumpy Cat Headphones: Kids will love rocking out with these earbud headphones featuring their favourite celebrity cat. Forever 21 | $10
Seedling Fox Skipping Rope: Kids can take a jump on the wild side with this orange skipping rope with handles portraying a cute little fox. Indigo | $12
Little Owls Wood Bank: This whimsical wooden box is beautifully handmade and encourages little ones to count their pennies. Etsy | $15
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