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  • Stocking Stuffers: Last Minute Ideas to Check Off Your Christmas Gift List

    Stocking stuffers are often the last thing we set out to buy, with the irony being they’re typically the first thing opened on Christmas morning.

    Why do we procrastinate so?

    For some reason they don’t seem quite as significant as the wrapped gifts under the tree. So why not ramp things up this year, and wow those opening stockings at your house on Christmas Day with some stocking stuffers they’ll not soon forget. Then plan ahead for next year, and make stocking stuffers the first thing you buy.

    All too often people fill stockings with insignificant items–junk, really–in an effort to fill up the socks. A bit of planning can turn trivial into awesome, and you needn’t break the bank either. You can use some of these ideas for your last minute stocking stuffers, too.

    Does your stocking recipient drink coffee and have a Keurig coffee maker? Empty a box of a dozen or so K-cups into their stocking.

    Everyone secretly loves to gamble. Visit your local convenience store and pick up an array of scratch tickets from your state’s lottery. Throw a quarter in the stocking to scratch them off.

    Who doesn’t love gift cards? They needn’t be for an exorbitant amount either. Five dollars to your local coffee drive-thru buys a coffee and a breakfast sandwich at most places.

    Think old-fashioned items for the kids. They’ve likely not seem some of these things. Toss in a deck of cards, a bouncing ball, some dominoes, a ball with jacks, or a new package of crayons. These stocking stuffers might even capture their interest long enough to keep them off the video games for an hour or so.

    Stop at your local candy store and ask for decadent items to be individually wrapped. One delicious turtle candy makes a sinful, but oh, so welcome treat. A chocolate Santa on a lollipop stick will be loved by children of all ages.

    Use these ideas for last minute stocking stuffers as inspiration for more of your own. Don’t forget to buy a little treat for yourself, too.

  • Stocking Stuffers Perfect For Geeks

    It’s no secret that there are plenty of neat toys and gadgets on the internet for any self-proclaimed nerd or geek. The endless choices might seem overwhelming, but have no fear: these picks will help you find that perfect extra gift for the nerd in your life.

    To start with basics: there’s nothing more necessary than a USB drive. Tiger Direct has a 32 GB drive that is waterproof and shock resistant. And at 3.0 flash speed, it’s four times faster than traditional 2.0 flash drives – allowing you to watch videos right from the drive, instead of copying them over first. Plus, it’s encased in an aircraft grad aluminum housing that proves it’s resistant to almost anything.

    Need something lighthearted to grab out of that fuzzy red stocking? Try this “I found this humerus” magnet for when you need a little humor on Christmas morning. Because really, there’s no better gift for the holidays than a really good pun. (Plus even after shipping, it sells for about five bucks.)

    Need something for a more grown-up geek? The official HBO store has Game of Thrones shot glasses, one featuring the Karstarks sigil and another featuring the bear sigil of House Mormont. (Feeling geeky yet?) The shot glasses are perfect stocking-stuffer size and, for $7, are easy on the wallet.

    Still thinking booze? This R2-D2 bottle opener is a great nerdy addition. As ThinkGeek puts it, “there is no bottle too dangerous for him.” This sturdy, solid medal opener even has magnets on the back so R2 can hang out on your fridge and be there right when you need him.

    Need more ideas? Here are a few more options for stocking stuffers – plus, they’re all under $10.

    Found a great geek gift that’s left off the list? Leave us a comment!

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  • Stocking Stuffer Ideas-All Under $10!

    Stocking Stuffer Ideas-All Under $10!

    Perhaps one of the most overlooked gifts that people forget to snag this holiday season are those tiny trinkets that stuff those beautifully hung stockings. The stocking is not only one of the most forgotten Christmas buys, it’s one of the easiest to fill.

    While the majority of you have plenty to keep you busy before the big day arrives, I’m here to give you a list of some of the most wonderful-and practical-gifts to fill the stockings in your home. Just picked up a fancy tablet and running a little low on cash? No problem. All the stocking stuffers listed below are under $10!

    Fruit…Yes, Fruit. While that might seem a little lame, a sunset orange clementine is a delicious, sweet treat that won’t rot your teeth. With all the yummy holiday sweets being passed around, it’ll be a nice surprise to receive something that’s equally delicious but not filled with guilt. Plus you can buy a bag and have enough to stuff not one but many stockings.

    Earbuds-For the person that’s all about music on the go, grab them a pair of colorful earbuds. You can even throw in a USB cord so they can take their iPod with them in the car and jam to their favorite Christmas song.

    Nail Polish-Cool nail art is all the rave this year. Head down to your local drugstore and pickup a few different colors for the girl in your life with the artistic nail flair.

    Lottery Tickets-These are fun for the man who has it all. The possibility of winning some extra cash is fun for the receiver and the whole family.

    Deck of Cards-Everyone needs to have a deck of cards on hand for those rainy afternoons. Look for a themed deck or something a little different with lots of color.

    Mini Alcohol Bottles-For the 21-and-up lover of tasty beverages, grab a few miniature bottles of their favorite spirit. It’s a great way to spice up that old stocking (and make the in-laws a tad more tolerable this season.)

    Gift Cards-A $10 iTunes giftcard will come in handy after receiving all those gadgets needing new apps.

    Mittens-Tis the season to be warm! Grab your loved ones something to keep them warm during the holidays. PIckup a pair of gloves or festive scarf.

    Poster-For the person who enjoys the nice sights, grab them a cool poster of their favorite landscape or band.

    DVD/CD-Head to Walmart and search the bargain bin. Sometimes you can find blockbuster hits that’ve been marked down. Grab that or a classic CD that they’re guaranteed to love.

    Head out to your local drugstore, Walmart, Target (especially check in their dollar section) and you’re sure to find affordable stuffers that’ll make everyone on your Christmas list happy little elves.

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