Fun Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Host Bee on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Christmas Gift Guide for Kids: Fabulous Stocking Stuffers

Hand Crafted Hair Accessories

Can a little girl ever have too many cute hair ornaments? Clearly the answer is no, and if you’d like to add to your little one’s collections, take a look at Custom Clippies! Trimmed with buttons, flowers, butterflies, candies and so much more, these hair clips are just adorable! (Custom Clippies, $6 – $7, use code busybee15lifestyle for 15% off entire order and free shipping on orders of more than $50.)

Build Your Own Kaleidoscope

The lure of a kaleidoscope is undeniable – and building your own is equally appealing! This kit includes everything you need: cardboard tubes, mirrored strips, plastic lenses, eye piece, colored gems and complete instructions. Adding found objects of your own will only enhance the finished project! (ages 3 and up,
Make A Kaleidoscope Kit, $8.89)

Earth Ball

As long as this gift remains un-inflated, it will be a terrific stocking stuffer! Give children the gift of seeing our planet as astronauts would with a photo-realistic, inflatable world globe, printed with the latest generation of NASA satellite imagery. Every Earth Ball comes with a 20 page Global Handbook filled with games, activities and information! (Earth Ball, $18)

Namits

This inventive game was invented by a mother of 7 who was looking for ways to entertain her kids while stuck in long lines and waiting rooms. One simple ring with 20 laminated cards translates into 165 word games and is the answer for all moms on the go! (Namits Game, $7.98; Namits Challenge, $7.98)

AniBots

Measuring only about 4″, these cute critters are perfect for clipping to a backpack, jacket or more. The animals, including frogs, cows, monkeys and pigs, are deceptively simple with endless poses! (ages 3 and up, AniBots, $3.95)

Cahootie

The paper fortune tellers of our childhood have received a funky update with Cahootie! This version is made of durable card stock, with flashy illustrations and 40 resuable peel and play stickers. Tween girls will love this toy for play dates and slumber parties. Several mom approved themes are available including: Sporty Girls, Wishes and Dreams, Birthday Wishes and Truth or Dare. (ages 7 and up, Cahootie, $s6.95)

Wet Giggles

Made and sold by a busy mom, Wet Giggles are all natural glycerin soaps with a toy/nail brush imbedded inside! The cute little animals encourage fun and cleanliness! (Wet Giggles, $10)

Corn Bag Critters

Super cute and practical, too – these critters are filled with whole kernel deer corn that retains heat for hours after a minute or two in the microwave and will sooth all sorts of little aches and pains. The covers are crafted from the softest 100% cotton chenille and in darling designs: a dog, duck, pig and bear! (Corn Bag Critters, $19.99)

Bloom Putty

Bloom Putty is a fabulous new innovation on play putty! This putty is made in the US and is gluten-wheat, casein dairy soy, nut and latex free materials! The play putty is sold in 14 different scents and colors as well as 6 unscented colors. This unique product will encourage creativity and make parents feel good about their child’s toy! Scents include buttered popcorn, apple, boysenberry, banana and many more! Enjoy flat rate shipping of $4.95 and also know that a portion of the proceeds go to Make it Right, a Hurricane Katrina Foundation. (Bloom Putty, $11.95)

The String Gang from Kamibashi

Busy Bee highlighted these fun toys in our Back to School Gift Guide, but they make excellent stocking stuffers as well! Dozens of funny and quirky string characters are available and you can choose the doll that best expresses your child’s wishes or dreams! For example, Desmond the Dolphin reminds you that being playful and having fun is where it’s at and Robby/Bobby knows that two heads are better than one! (Kamibashi Dolls, $10 each)