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No Junk Stocking Stuffers for Kids

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This post was originally published in 2022. It has been updated for 2024.

While it’s so tempting to head to the dollar store in a panic to top off those holiday stockings, it’s often something we regret later as we inevitably watch so many of those “treasures” immediately break or start to collect dust only moments after they are gifted. And if you’ve got a big family (the way many of us at Out and About Mom do!), the last thing you need is more clutter. Actually, scratch that. No one needs more clutter. Period.

So this year we’ve curated a selection of dozens of stocking stuffers that are creative, useful, brain-boosting or just generally destined for something other than the garbage can. And best of all, these items are just a few clicks away when you shop them through our Amazon Store AND each purchase supports Out and About Mom in our mission to keep “scouting your CT outing” 🙂

Find all these items and more at our Amazon Store!

Here are just a handful of ideas to get you started, but be sure to click through to our No Junk Stocking Stuffers Idea List at our Amazon Store for more!

Reusable snack bags for school or other adventures.
Make teeth brushing time more fun with this light up electric toothbrush.
Keep them busy with brain-boosting puzzles.
Gift them colorful stickers for decorating water bottles, school folders, and more.
Mini scratch notes are creative and mess-free.
Perfect for the princess lover(s) in your family.
Shoe bling for Crocs-style footwear.
Extra wide (reusable) straws for make-at-home smoothies & milkshakes.
Supplement their art supplies with fun stencils for painting or coloring (they also work great with scratch pads!).
Inspire some quiet creative play with a reusable sticker activity.
These jewelry sets are great for dress up and nice enough for everyday accessorizing too.
A must-have for any marker collector.
Temporary tatoos make fun accessories for special events (or any day ending in “y” 😉 )
Super cute thank you notes to inspire gratitude.
Slim tubes of mini puzzle blocks for hours of engineering fun.
Stuff those stockings with cute (and useful!) socks.
Mini tins of squashable (but not sticky) sensory putty.
A unicorn with a purpose.
Artsy, craftsy, reusable and great for travel!

Find all these items and more on our No Junk Stocking Stuffers idea list at our Amazon Store.

Be sure to check out our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide too!

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