Create a new family tradition by including a holiday ornament for the young ones each year. By the time they are ready to decorate their own tree, they will have a set of holiday ornaments that each come with a heartwarming story.
Think of size. Include up to two large items in the stocking. Have one of the bigger items sticking out of the top and stuff one down to the bottom to make the most of the available space.
Squeeze in four to five medium-sized items and fill the gaps with 10 small items to really make an impressively stuffed stocking.
Capture a moment. Include a picture of a fun memory like a concert photo, a spontaneous hug or a funny face to spark smiles during unwrapping.
Stir up some laughs by tucking in gag gifts, such as fake tattoos for grandma. Start a funny tradition by including a gag gift that gets passed on each year to someone new.
Trick your loved ones into thinking they're getting socks. Stuff favourite items into socks to make family members think they're getting something boring. They'll be pleased to find a trinket inside after unwrapping.
Use leftover holiday paper to wrap each surprise. Unwrapping gifts is always fun and stockings are jam-packed with small items so feel free to put that leftover wrapping paper to use.
Always add something practical. Fill stockings with gift cards, like one to a favourite coffee shop, restaurant or to the movie theatre. Don't forget items that always come in handy, like a toothbrush, soap and small stationary items. You'll be the holiday hero when someone runs out of a much-eeded necessity.
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