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These inexpensive last minute stocking stuffers<\/strong> are both fun and practical. You don’t need to break the bank to fill your Christmas stockings with surprises that will delight your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sometimes in the rush to get everything done, I’ve been known to buy a bunch of little things my loved ones will probably never use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, here are some ideas for fun, inexpensive and practical presents to tuck in Christmas stockings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. An orange or clementine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally put in the toe of the stocking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Candy canes or sticks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unusually flavored versions are fun!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Tea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A box of tea, or a bag of loose tea, or even a few favorite tea bags.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Knit gloves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stretchy kind that cost $1 a pair, much appreciated by the person who always loses one of their gloves. (That would be me.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. A used paperback book or a favorite magazine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the reader in your life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Candles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For eco-friendly illumination in the year ahead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Socks or Slipper socks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The super-soft ones are often on sale at this time of year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. A small notebook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For jotting down those great ideas in the new year!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Packets of flower or vegetable seeds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great gift for your favorite gardener! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. A pretty bar of soap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose one with organic ingredients and bless the environment, too.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. A jar of cinnamon or other spices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for the baker in your life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. A bag of imported pasta, quinoa or bean soup mix.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nice for making a comforting meal on a chilly night.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. A ball of yarn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do knitters and crocheters ever have enough yarn?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. A roll of duct tape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did we ever do before duct tape was invented?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. A package of batteries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are we the only ones constantly running out of the AAs?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about you? Do you and Santa fill the Christmas stockings in your home, and if so, what are some of your favorite treasures to give? Drop a comment below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how you celebrate, I hope you’re finding time during this busy season for some moments of relaxation, rest and reflection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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