Budget Stocking Stuffers for Traditional Christmas Stockings

Christmas stockings are a tradition in many families. Filling a Christmas stocking with stocking stuffers can break the bank, but if you keep each item under a dollar and get multiple items per package for a dollar you can stuff a great stocking to thrill any child, teen or even young adult.

There are many great places to get budget stocking stuffers. The trick is knowing what not to buy. Items that cost over a dollar and items in the checkout lines at the stores are likely to add up to break your budget quickly. Instead, search the regular aisles for budget stocking stuffers and check the dollar store for great deals on basic items.

Every Christmas stocking, budget or not should contain some candy. The dollar store is a great place to get Christmas candy. If you are helping Santa make multiple Christmas stockings you can buy several packages and split them up so every Christmas stocking gets a nice selection of Christmas candy. Chocolate Santa's, candy canes and mints all come in multi packs for a dollar or less.

With all that Christmas Candy, every Christmas stocking can use a toothbrush. You can find as many as 5 in a pack for a dollar. Combs, barrettes, hair scrunchies, small size hand sanitizer, and trial size lotions and soaps make great stocking stuffers, especially for girls. A trip though the health and beauty section at Wal-Mart can help you fill that Christmas Socking with budget stocking stuffers without breaking the bank.

Small toys are great budget stocking stuffers. Back at the dollar store you will find all sorts of toys for under a dollar, some large enough in size to really make a dent in filling that Christmas stocking. In the party favors section you can get multiple little toys for under a dollar. Things like rubber balls, tops, bubbles and silly putty are all little fun budget stocking stuffers to add variety to your Christmas stocking.

The office supply section of the store also can be a great place to find multiple stocking stuffers at a budget price. Pencils, fancy pens, crayons, note pads, paper clips, highlighters and other office supplies make colorful fun stocking stuffers and will help at school when Christmas vacation is over.

The cost of stocking stuffers can really add up. With a little planning, you can set a budget and stick to it while making great traditional Christmas stockings for everyone on Santa's list.