21 Non Junkie Stocking Stuffers For Kids Under $10
One of the hardest items for this momma to find every year is stocking stuffers! Mainly because they are the last items on my list and by the time I get to them, I’m almost shopped out (which is pretty hard for me to do). An sometimes I just forget!
Then I just end up getting my kids a bunch of candy to shove in their Christmas stockings and though they do love candy, I really want gifts that are fun, useable, educational or work on motor skills. So here is my list of the ultimate stocking stuffers for kids that are under $10!
Kids Science Stocking Stuffers
Here are some great stocking stuffers that revolve around mini science experiments!
Energy Rod by Be Amazing! Toys - Sensor Stick Sci-Fi Tube with Flashing LED Light - Safe to Touch and Handle STEAM Electric Current Toy – Ages 4+
This fun yet safe toy helps kids experiment with and explore how their bodies conduct energy!
Be Amazing! Toys Amazing Super Snow Powder Test Tube, Multicolor (5225T)
Kids can make their own snow at home using this fun little science experiment in a simple test tube!
Be Amazing Toys Alien Glow Eyes Mini Blister Science Experiment Kits
These are super fun polymer beads that are fun to grow and safe to play with!
Steve Spangler Science Geyser Tube Experiment, 1 Tube – Science Experiment for Kids, Turns Soda Bottle and Mentos Candies into Erupting Geyser, Exciting STEM Activity for Classroom and Home Use
Who doesn't love a good ole' diet coke and Mintos geyser!
Art Stocking Stuffers
For those artists in the family, check out these fun items you can stuff in just about any stocking!
Crayola Silly Scents Twistables Crayons, Sweet Scented Crayons, 24 Count
These are awesome crayons for older kids!
LEGO DOTS Power Bracelet 41919 DIY Creative Craft Kit for Kids Who like Creative Gifts and Designing Bracelets, Makes an Excellent Gift, New 2020 (33 Pieces)
Lego has created these fun bracelets you can pop on and design!
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Box of Rainbow Mini Notes
This is a fun rainbow scratch pad from Melissa and Doug!
OOLY, Yummy Yummy Scented Glitter Gel Pens, Set of 12
Glitter + Smelly pens just can't go wrong!
Kids Bath Toys Stocking Stuffers
There are so many great bath bombs, crayons and in bath fun that you can use to help your kids enjoy bathtime without the moldy toys left behind. Here are my kids favorites!
Crayola Color Bath Dropz 3.59 Ounce (60 Tablets) by Toys & Child
My kids love these! They are tiny color tablets. You can use one or more and mix the colors to change the color of the water! These have never stained my tub.
Munchkin 10 Piece Bath Crayons
My kids also love crayons for the bathtub. These can be a little messy but my kids end up practicing letters and writing in the tub and then I have them wash it off before they get out.
Mr. Bubble, Magic Bath Crackles,1 oz. each, Pack of 12
I discovered these recently and is essentially like pouring nice smelling POP ROCKS in the tub. They are not edible but my kids love the sound they make!
Mr. Bubble Foam Soap 2Pack
This is the MOST FAVORITE bath accessory in our house. My kids beg for me to bring this out and so we fill their hands with foam and squirt it in all kinds of spots around the tub so they can smear, smash, clean and figer paint to their hearts content. Think of nice smelling, colored shaving cream for kids!
Firefly Transformers Firefly Ready Go Brush Light-Up Tooth Brush Timer Battery Powered Toothbrush With Suction Cup
These are interactive tooth brushes with themes and timers.
Firefly Kids Toothbrush, Soft - Kylo Ren Lightsaber
My son loves this Firefly Lightsaber toothbrush that has sounds and lights that help him know how long he's been brushing.
Kids Building Stocking Stuffers
If your kid loves to build, these options and kits from LEGO are perfectly sized for stockings!
LEGO City Mail Plane 60250 Pretend-Play Toy, Fun Building Set for Kids, New 2020 (74 Pieces)
This small kits are usually less than $10 and fit nicely inside stockings!
Lego Speed Champions 30342
These are small "quick win" lego projects that come in a bag. You can find these often at the checkout of stores like Target in addition to online.
LEGO Friends Snowboard Tricks (30402) Bagged
They also have Lego Friends versions of the quick win projects in bags.
Holiday Gifts Guides For Families
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