My kids are both under 5. We strive to make the holidays less materialistic, and one way we’re doing so is by not doing gifts, just stockings stuffed with small but special items. We prioritize shopping for high-quality and/or American made products,...
My kindergartener is very interested in bushcraft and of course weaponry, and this is a nice alternative to toy guns.
Felt Ball Slingshot // Military Toy for Boys, Handmade Gift, Outdoor Toy, Kids Pretend Hunting, Camo Toy For Kids, Marshmallow Shooter
Bath bombs are always a hit and as a bonus don’t contribute to the toy accumulation!
Color Mixing Froth Bomb Pack
My kids love Schleich animals! They’re durable too.
7-Piece Wild Life Savannah Set
We try not to go too crazy with the candy, but we make sure the candy we give is fun or unique.
Gold Coins
Of course candy canes must make an appearance!
Yum Earth Candy Canes, Peppermint, Organic
Another delightful bath time activity!
Bath Crayons
My kids love their Tonie Box, so I always put a Tonie or two in their stockings. If you use the Yoto, the cards work for this as well.
Questioneers Audiobook Tonies - 4 Pack
A book may not quite fit in the stocking, but it’s a great and potentially thematic addition.
Winter: A Solstice Story | Powell's Books
If your kids are anything like mine, they always need socks!
Buggin' Out - Cotton Crew
These little puppets are so high quality and excellent for long car trips!
Great Smoky Mountain Animal Set Finger Puppet | Folkmanis
Small packs of scented play dough can be another excellent non-permanent addition to the stockings.
Eco-Dough
Another delightful little one-off option.
Williams Sonoma Snowman Face Hot Chocolate Bomb
In case they need a little extra sugar.
Egg Nog Jelly Beans 3.5 oz Grab & Go® Bag
Those hot cocoa bombs need a mug to go in! I like these because they aren’t breakable.
Woodland Friends Enamel Mug - 16oz | Trek Light
Kids love having their own flashlights, and they’re even more useful for long winter nights.
Liewood - Gry Silicone Torch - Blue
Smaller kids love these soft silicone night lights.
LumiPets® Opal the Owl- Children's Touch Night Light
