gift guide: stocking stuffers

Fun little extras to add to the stockings!

It'll be too late for this year, but they'll have a jump on next season. 

Instant Ugly Sweater kit, $10, dcigift.com

These sweet little tops are made from evergreens and provide a simple distraction for kids and adults alike. 

Tree tops, $12 for set of 5, areaware.com

24 snowboarding figures in eight poses lets them put on their own imaginary X Games.

Snow Boarders, $7, blueribbongeneralstore.com

Passing notes between friends will now be a little more stealthy: Invisible ink is only revealed by a black light contained in the pen cap. 

Secret Message pens, set of 2, $5.99, containerstore.com

This sampler set of dark chocolates is delicious with subtle flavors and also helps sustain communities in Madagascar, where the chocolate is harvested and produced.

Mini Chocolate Sampler, $12.99, madecasse.com

I don't know if it's weird or nerdy to include stickies in a stocking, but I think these are really happy and fun. The dots and pie pieces separate from each other so you can mark your books, textbooks, or magazines adding emphasis however you like.

Hay Color Notes, $5.75 each, huset-shop.com

Adorable ceramic cat magnets. Need I say more?

Kitty Cat magnet trio, $28, babasouk.ca
(Price is in Canadian dollars, final price in USD should be slightly less than $28 but depends on the daily conversion rate.)

These handmade bows would look so sweet on even the sassiest little kids (my own daughter included).

Cotton Bow Clip/Primary, $10 each, zuzii.com

Even if you live in warmer climates, you can still have a White Christmas. I'm from Syracuse so I'm used to snow at the holidays, but I'd much prefer this type. 

Cotton Candy Snow Balls, $3.29, perpetualkid.com

A classic bit of entertainment. I have fond memories of laughing over silly and inappropriate Mad Libs with my friends, plus it's secretly educational.

Best of Mad Libs, $6.99, madlibs.com 

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