My kids always look forward to their stockings on Christmas morning. They never know what little things will be in there for them. The challenge is always finding things that aren’t plastic junk. They get far too much of that from other sources. Homemade or natural stocking stuffers are a very interesting option.
- Rocks, minerals and gemstones – these are a favorite with my kids. I often find interesting ones on eBay
. No coal – the kids aren’t that bad.
- Coupons – for time with parents, skip a chore, etc.
- Popcorn balls
- Homemade lip balm
- Homemade slime
- Homemade play dough
- Dried fruit
- Homemade crayons
- Hand warmers
- Bath bombs/salts
- Seeds
- Homemade caramels
- Homemade soaps
- Homemade snow globes
- Rice heating pads
- Treasure map to other gifts
- Headbands
- Scarf
- Earrings
- Hair pins
- Cord bracelet
- Crayon roll
- Sewing kit
- Sidewalk chalk
- Wooden puzzle
While they aren’t natural or homemade, I also like finding little science oriented kits or other things to indulge my kids’ natural curiosity. My husband has trouble keeping to a budget when he visits American Science & Surplus – and that’s not a paid or affiliate link. Seriously, he just loves that site. If it’s my affiliate link you want, they have an Amazon storefront