tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71097578693516037582024-02-20T06:09:17.302-08:00Amy's Stocking StuffersYour one-stop blog for a stocking-stuffer-a-day, featuring creative, fun, and (mostly) inexpensive stocking stuffer and small gift ideas. And remember, stocking stuffers aren't just for Christmas anymore!Amy Sissonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048079879080286675noreply@blogger.comBlogger680125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-40509822764169452132011-01-02T18:15:00.000-08:002011-01-02T18:29:44.608-08:00Temporarily ClosedSanta's Stocking Stuffer Helper is taking a break, but will be back for next season! In the meantime, I hope everyone has a wonderful, happy, healthy New Year!Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-60768001643175430722010-12-16T15:30:00.000-08:002010-12-16T15:30:00.893-08:00Silver Plate Plant Markers -- with 20% off coupon code!It's been far too long since I posted about any of the lovely handmade items available on Etsy, but now I can remedy that situation. Heidi of the CambriRae etsy shop has generally offered my blog readers a 20% off coupon (code "20off") which can be used on her lovely silver plate plant markers, Christmas ornaments, and page clips.Although you should look through all of her beautiful offerings, I Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-57798878226720288552010-12-15T19:30:00.000-08:002010-12-16T07:46:19.001-08:00Fortune GumballsAnyone on your stocking-to-be-stuffed list like fortunes and fortune cookies? If so, they might get a kick out of these Fortune Gumballs. The "set" comes with seven boxes labeled Love, Finances, Career, Future, Health, Travel, and Mystery, and each box contains two gumballs and a fortune. The overall package is 4 1/2 inches long by 2 inches tall -- perfect for stocking stuffers!What: Fortune Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-77752372567178341422010-12-14T07:00:00.000-08:002010-12-16T07:38:17.971-08:00Moose in the House gameI found this game at Barnes & Noble, and the only reason I didn't buy it for some nieces and nephews this year is because I'd already done their shopping. But next year I'm giving this to at least one set of relatives with kids -- especially because they're Canadian and I think they'll find it pretty darn funny, not to mention fun! The object of the game is to keep the moose out of your house andAmy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-25248460755460365252010-12-13T07:00:00.000-08:002010-12-15T10:29:09.373-08:00Cocoa Puffs Lip BalmI admit that this stocking stuffer idea is inspired more by nostalgia than anything else. I used to love Cocoa Puffs when I was a kid (and Cocoa Pebbles perhaps even more). I used to eat bowl after bowl of these cereals along with a glass of Welch's grape juice. It's a miracle I didn't go into sugar shock!In any case, though, here's a way to enjoy the memory without the sugar -- Cocoa Puffs Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-40405515598858296542010-12-12T15:30:00.000-08:002010-12-15T06:37:50.313-08:00CraisinsLooking for a sweet treat other than candy for stockings? Craisins are still "new" enough to be a little bit of a novelty, but common enough that you can find them in any grocery store at a reasonable price. They do have sugar added to them, so this won't work for everyone -- and be sure to read the ingredients if you want to make sure it's cane sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. But even ifAmy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-250718067192886832010-12-11T14:30:00.000-08:002010-12-14T06:39:36.398-08:00Yumbot Cupcake MoldsNot long ago, I posted about a cupcake pop mold as a possible stocking stuffer; today I have Yumbot Cupcake Molds from (who else?) ThinkGeek! For $17.99 you get a set of four robot-shaped silicon cupcake molds into which you pour the batter directly for baking and then decorating. I think they're adorable, and if you split them up among recipients they're not too expensive.Of course, it's Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-27316674167843631712010-12-10T19:30:00.000-08:002010-12-13T06:40:26.475-08:00D20 Magic 8 BallI'm old enough to remember Magic 8 Balls when they were new. Here's an updated version in the form of a 20-sided gaming dice (well, technically it's a "die"). If ThinkGeek's product information is to believe -- and you never can tell with them, because they tend to be a bit tongue-in-cheek -- possible answers to your gaming questions include "+5 CHA, you handsome devil!", "Yes (if 3rd Edition)"Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-79488117267080697692010-12-09T22:15:00.000-08:002010-12-12T15:50:07.548-08:00Draw Your Own Design WatchAs a teenager, I loved bright and colorful Swatch watches, but I think I would have really loved this -- a "draw your own design" watch! The plain white watch can be drawn on with pens or markers, to make any design that suits the wearer. Unfortunately the description doesn't give the measurements of the watch face or the length of the band, which to me is important because I have tiny wrists Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-18299031289150230022010-12-08T21:30:00.000-08:002010-12-09T08:25:17.816-08:00Set of Like/Dislike StampsOK, this is temporarily out of stock at ThinkGeek BUT it's due back in stock by December 13, and it's too cute not to post about!So.... Got Facebook? Or, more importantly, got a teen or college student who's on Facebook? He/she might love this set of like/dislike stamps! The set includes both stamps, which each measure 3 by 1.25 by 2.5 inches. And they're self-inking, always a plus.And hey, why Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-79821640084144450502010-12-07T21:30:00.000-08:002010-12-08T07:02:16.070-08:00Spot ItThis "Spot It" game is the perfect size for a stocking stuffer! It comes in a 3.5 inch diameter, 1 inch high circular tin, and contains 55 cards with 8 symbols each. There are 4 different versions of the game, all of which incorporate matching symbols the most quickly. The product description says it's for 2 to 8 players, ages 7 and up. The compact size means it would make a good take-along game,Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-56335495332520312492010-12-06T20:30:00.000-08:002010-12-07T13:11:28.784-08:00Penguin Rubber DuckiesOriental Trading Company sure gets creative with its rubber duckies! They have tons of holiday-themed ones, including a nativity set, a traditional Christmas toy set, a Nutcracker set.... But the ones that caught my attention were these adorable penguin rubber ducks!At $5.99 per dozen, they're certainly affordable, as long as you have several recipients. Actually, since you almost always have to Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-85740060395657836582010-12-05T19:30:00.000-08:002010-12-06T12:40:12.868-08:00Star Trek Outlet and Light Switch Plate CoversThis arrived last week from ThinkGeek.com, and I think it's my favorite thing that I'll be putting in my husband's stocking this year. For the uber-Trek-geek in your life: Star Trek outlet and light switch plate covers! I got my husband the outlet plate, which I see is now temporarily out of stock, but they also have light switch and slider light switch covers. The outlet cover was $12.99, Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-52111959400673057552010-12-04T19:30:00.000-08:002010-12-05T19:41:01.714-08:00Ninja Salt & Pepper ShakersWhat's with all the ninja stuff out there these days?! In the past I've listed ninja star coat hooks, ninja star push pins, a ninja toothbrush sanitizer, and ninja-bread men cookie cutters. They're almost as ubiquitous as zombies and vampires! For today, I found these adorable ninja salt and pepper shakers online at The Afternoon. I normally don't "do" cutesy salt and pepper shakers, but I doAmy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-48189263727248813092010-12-03T20:30:00.000-08:002010-12-05T11:37:52.160-08:00Microplane Herb MillAlthough I don't bake -- trust me, I'm really bad at it! -- I do like cooking, and I've been gradually trying to make more and more things from scratch. I love the idea of using fresh herbs to enhance flavor, but I admit it does take time and it's a mess to chop up a lot of parsley into itsy-bitsy pieces. So when I saw this herb mill at a Williams Sonoma store I instantly coveted it. The firstAmy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-92080228452533115722010-12-01T21:00:00.000-08:002010-12-02T10:32:15.293-08:00Cupcake Pop MoldOne of the many blogs I follow is Bakerella, whose creativity and talent amazes me. If you're one of the few people out there who don't know who she is, she's the one who makes all those amazing cake pops, or little decorative (and edible) cakes on a stick. She has her first book out, Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats, and she's been on a whirlwind Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-62170144893282589272010-11-30T22:30:00.000-08:002010-12-01T08:57:49.259-08:00Clip-on Animal FlashlightsCheck out these cute clip-on animal flashlights! They can be attached to keys, purses, backpacks and more, and contain a bright LED flashlight inside the animal's mouth. The choices include a T-rex, a green lizard, a blue lizard, a panda, a red frog, and a toucan. Personally I like the T-rex, with his oversize head and his stubby little legs. The flashlights measure about 3.5 inches at their Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-26737612869313116932010-11-29T07:30:00.000-08:002010-11-30T12:19:25.602-08:00Pewter Wall PegsI've had these pewter wall pegs bookmarked forever, so when I went back to the link I was happy to see they're on sale for $14.99, down from the original $22.00! (I also note, though, that they've been discontinued -- so once they're gone they're gone.) Uncommon Goods often has stuff priced a little higher than I would like, but at the same time their merchandise always looks to be of very high Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-79159326555258186002010-11-28T20:30:00.000-08:002010-11-29T21:03:28.098-08:00Retro Ice BagsI take some very expensive prescription migraine medicine (I'm blessed to have good prescription benefits through my employer), but I have to admit, sometimes the least fancy remedies work wonders, such as a good old ice bag on the back of the neck. My ice bag is a pretty boring affair, but the Container Store has these designer "retro" ice bags which might make a cute and useful stocking Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-67006719571672837062010-11-27T19:30:00.000-08:002010-11-30T12:19:56.847-08:00Darth Vader Flexible SpatulaWilliams Sonoma has been rockin' the Star Wars stuff lately! Sandwich molds, cookie cutters, pancake molds, and now this awesome Darth Vader spatula. It seems a strange combination of interests, but one of my best friends is totally into Star Wars/sci-fi and she loves to bake!Details: flexible nylon-silicone head that won't scratch nonstick pans; stainless steel handle; and (most importantly!)Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-29532064727570729942010-11-26T20:00:00.000-08:002010-11-29T06:55:24.901-08:00Knitters Sweater PinFirst things first: this is way too expensive for a stocking stuffer, unless you're rich. But oh! I love this little pin -- and I'm not even a knitter. (I will learn someday, I will!) It does bother me that the product description doesn't indicate the actual size of the pin, but it's exquisite regardless, and the perfect gift for a knitter. The description says that each pin in handcrafted, and Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-66233118583294135332010-11-25T07:00:00.000-08:002010-11-25T07:00:08.405-08:00Handisleeves & DandisleevesAlmost every Sunday, my husband and I go to Panera for lunch. I drink iced tea (unsweetened!) and he drinks hot tea. The hot tea is always very hot, so he uses those cardboard sleeves so he can hold the cup comfortably. Now, we do always recycle the cardboard sleeves, but wouldn't it make more sense to use a re-usable one and save some trees?Enter Handisleeves and Dandisleeves from the Container Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-42327935676944067762010-11-24T06:30:00.000-08:002010-11-24T06:30:00.655-08:00Tank Robot Keychain WatchAbout two years ago, I posted a "luxury stocking stuffer" -- a spiffy Tank Robot Clock that was wonderful but that cost $45. Well, here is Tank Robot's baby sibling -- a Tank Robot Keychain Watch for $14.99. The clock came in red or black, but the keychain watch version comes in ivory, teal, or red. (I see right now that the Perpetual Kid website has only ivory in stock, but you can keep an eye Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-59157896411858308602010-11-23T06:30:00.000-08:002010-11-23T06:42:12.433-08:00Lacing Cards -- Buy or DIY!I love Eric Carle illustrations -- in fact, I've been to the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts -- so this set of animal lacing cards caught my eye. The box has 10 cards measuring 6.5 by 5.25 inches and 10 brightly colored laces to attract little ones' eyes. And at the same time, of course, lacing helps children develop all kinds of skills, including sequencing, dexterity, coordinationAmy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109757869351603758.post-71251656859780687482010-11-21T20:30:00.000-08:002010-11-22T14:24:10.868-08:00Ambulance BandagesThese are among the cutest novelty bandages I've seen: little ambulances and emergency response vehicles with a decidedly Japanese flavor. There are 24 latex-free bandages in assorted sizes, packaged in a tin that measures 2 5/8 inches wide by 3 5/8 inches high.This would also make the cute centerpiece of a little homemade first aid kid that you can put together for a college student's dorm Amy's Stocking Stuffershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566248766751970937noreply@blogger.com0