Friday, December 18, 2009

Stocking Stuffers under $25!

Christmas Eve is already this Thursday!  I can't believe it!  Hope you guys are all done with shopping.  But if not, here are some last minute ideas for stocking stuffers.  I always have fun shopping for a bunch of little gifts rather than huge gifts, like a flat screen TV, which require no creativity whatsoever (just lots of $$ money!). 

I don't know about you, but I LOVE gifts that are either little gadgets, edible treats or small little luxuries.  The best things come in small packages and are under $25!  I love giving them and I love getting them! 

Oprah's Favorite Things:
I'm such a follower of her favorite things.  If Oprah recommends it, it must good quality right? 

Gourmet Cookie Mix:  all different types of cookie mixes sold at http://www.sistersgourmet.com/. $10 a jar.  Just add milk and eggs.  I love pre-packaged treats!  I gave out similiar jars of hot cocoa mix filled with marshmellows and chocolate chips last year for Christmas.

   
Zyliss battery-operated peelers for $20 at www. amazon.com



This is my absolute favorite tea by Tea Forte.  $5.50 for two at http://www.teaforte.com/.  My girlfriend gave these out as party favors for her New Year's party one year and I fell in love with them!  Some people ask what's the difference between gourmet tea and regular tea.  Trust me, if you know your tea, there is a difference!  This is no Celestial Seasonings that you can pick up at any grocery store! 


I absolutely love this idea.  Shoes that roll up and fit into your purse!  If your heels are hurting, simply bust them out and wear them onto the street.  They have rubber soles!  $22-25 at http://www.footzyrolls.com/.



  
Reversible parkas that come in different colors for only $15 at Walmart!  Give them out like candy this holiday since they are so cheap.  My mother-in-law loves this kind of jacket when she goes out for a brisk walk.

 
If your obsessed with massages like me, you'd love this gift.  Knuckle massager for $5 at homedics.com

 
Lint remover sheets $3 for 40 sheets at http://www.solutions.3m.com/


This is a great website where people buy and sell items that are only handcrafted or handmade!   



Hand- knitted chunky cowl neck warmer: $23!




These handmade lavender sachets are $14.  My husband would think they are total space wasters.  But I just love products that are little indulgances.  Put these in your drawer where you store your linens and sleep in fresh lavender scents!



 
Poolside pockets that you can wear on your arm or ankle.  Put little belongings like hotel keys, ID card and money while on vacay, hanging out by the pool or beach.  $12

I love this website!  They sell a bunch of nifty nostalgic gags.  A lot of it is junk, but its fun to browse through all the products.  They make great gifts for kids, teens and college students for their dorms. 



Mini fondue kit:  I don't know how well this product works, but I thought it was cute gadget, being that my husband is Swiss and we eat fondue every year.  Hey, for $10, how can you go wrong?



 
Remember thosse russian wooden dolls that fit inside each other?  Well, these are plastic measuring cups! $16





No, I don't post up pictures of sexy girls, but I do have pictures of all my nieces on my fridge.  A lot of times, I run out of magnets to stick them up.  Well, this is a photo frame and magnet in one!  $10





Mini robot vacuum:  I showed this to my niece once and she wanted it.  Don't you hate when you eat breakfast on your desk and get a million crumbs everywhere?  Just keep this mini robot on your desk and vacuum it up!  $20





Pac Man oven mitt for $18: totally brings us back to our favorite childhood video game. 






Flavored petite four lip balm set $18.  I gave this to my niece once.  They are totally cute and taste good too! 





Pop friend spatulas for $12.  Brighten up your mornings while making pancakes! 


The Container Store: www.containerstore.com
My husband and I love The Container Store.  We get all our organizational products from there.  What lifesavers! 
This season they are featuring stocking stuffers for  under $25. 




Beetle spoon/spork gift sets $19.99.   Makes a great gift for kids.  The covers actually convert to handles. 





I always have trouble opening jars.  This "twist assist" jar opener latches on the jar and aids opening. $9.99





Resuable bags $8.99 each.  Be environmentally friendly and reuse the same bag for grocery shopping.  I know its easier said than done.  But I love how these bags roll up into a ball which you can then stash into your other bag! 





Handy sleeve cup holder: prevents you from burning your hands.  $4.99. 

And there you have it: all gifts under $25!  Happy Christmas Shopping!

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