Holiday Gift Guide: Affordable Stocking Stuffers for Elementary-aged Kids

STICKERS
The bigger the stickers are, the more fun they are to wear. These peppermint-scented stickers are a great pick for young kids.
http://www.stickersgalore.com/
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If regular stickers are old news for your child, try these rhinestone stickers. (Don't worry, kids won't have to pull off and place each rhinestone separately.)
http://www.stickersgalore.com/store/
1069,,23,1,th,61603/

WRITING
Pencils
Kids love anything that makes noise, so they are bound to get a kick out of these "jingle all the way" pencils from the Oriental Trading Company.
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These Christmas tree pencils are cute and affordable. They cost only $3 for 24 pencils. That's enough for all the kid's stockings in your household! Use the leftovers as party favors or Christmas gifts to your child's whole class.
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For another cheap stuffer idea, try accessorizing the pencils with pencil eraser toppers that come in holiday shapes. If you have a hard time finding the toppers, cute erasers that don't belong atop pencils might be easier to find. If you're not sure where to find kiddie holiday items like these, try teacher stores, craft stores or party stores.

Stationery
Pencils need paper, too. Holiday stationery is fun for kids and affordable for you. Try this adorable holiday-themed snowflake paper from the Oriental Trading Company. It costs just $2 for 25 sheets.
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ORNAMENTS
Hallmark keepsake ornaments- Every year, my mother gives us kids (even thought we're all grown up now) our very own ornament, picked especially for us to match our interests. Every year, as we trim the tree, we remember each ornament. I have one for every year, dating back to my very first Christmas. It makes every year special for us, and you can start this tradition too!

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments:
From Barbie to Disney characters to talking Santas, some unique Hallmark keepsake ornaments make great stocking gifts for children.
www.hallmark.com

Target:
Boys who love race cars, model cars, or NASCAR will think this Jeff Gordon ornament is the coolest ever!
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This set of five animal ornaments features a cow jumping over the moon, Santa frog, and a flying kitty in a red and green nightgown. These are great for elementary-aged kids, especially if they love animals.

Bombay Company:
Every year, the Bombay Company stores clear out a lot of their regular home decor merchandise to make room for their enormous selection of holiday decor. From the best nutcrackers and Santas to the swankiest tree ornaments, they have it all. Though they seem like more of an adult store, they actually carry a variety of ornaments perfect for kids. Try some of these:

The Prancing Cat is perfect for kids (though adult cat-lovers might want one too)!
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This adorable teddy bear ornament is a sweet addition to your tree.
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The dancing reindeer ornament excites imagination:
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Oriental Trading Company-
These cute angel snowmen are made of fleece so they are extra soft and snuggly. They make perfect gifts for babies, toddlers and young elementary-aged children because they aren't breakable. This means no injuries, and no potential for swallowing small parts.
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Girl's makeup- All girls want to grow up enough to the age when they can finally wear makeup. Even if they're a little too young for eyeliners and blush, young girls can still have a little fun with makeup. Try Bonne Bell brand Smackers in delicious flavors, like Lip Frosting in Birthday or the M &M's chocolate lover's collection. For more kid-friendly makeup ideas see http://www.smackers.com/.

Legos- Legos are the quintessential building blocks of childhood. Boys and girls of any age enjoy playing with them. Small sets are inexpensive and fit in stockings perfectly. For girls try this Cat Woman set that sells for only $10. http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=
7779&cn=244&d=7&t=3

For boys, this V-Wing Star Wars Fighter plane is a fun accessory to a Star Wars set they already have, or a good way to start building an empire. It costs a mere $10 as well. http://shop.lego.com/product.asp
?p=6205&cn=226&d=5&t=3