Silly stocking stuffers usually cost less money than lavish gifts and make people laugh. Sometimes it's more important to make someone smile than to spend lots of money on them and get exactly what they write on their holiday list. Some of the ideas in this article are pretty classic, but others you might not have thought of before. Really, who couldn't use some silly stocking stuffer ideas anyway?
Interesting Money Stocking Stuffer
If you have no other ideas for someone, a great way to inexpensively fill a stocking is to fill it with origami folded $1 bills. You can make simple roses, tuxedos, purses, and fun designs out of a cheap little $1 bill. This also shows that you're willing to spend time and energy creating a gift for the receiver.
If you know you're not too good at creativity or folding paper, get silly with your wrapping. Find an old jewelry box and place a $10 or $20 bill inside. Than, wrap the gift at least 5 times in different colored paper. It's really hard to open and is good for a few laughs on Christmas day.
Contrasting Stocking Presents
Sometimes the gifts themselves aren't funny, but when placed together they make a silly combination. Buy your family member his or her favorite candy and fill their stocking to the brim with the candy. They'll think that's all they're getting.
Once they finish the candy, or at least empty it out of the stocking, they'll see that you placed a gift certificate for a session with a personal trainer or a month of Weight Watchers in the toe. This is good for a belly laugh, especially after all the holiday eating that starts at Halloween and ends after the new year.
Favorite Comedy Gift
An obvious idea to include with silly stocking stuffers is a favorite comedy movie. If you share a love for a similar funny movie, add it to the stocking. Not only is it a good gift, you two can watch the film together during the holidays. If you want to save money, rummage through the bargain bins at all local retail stores because they usually have some gems mixed up with all the duds.
No one wants dull and boring gifts for the holidays. If you can't afford to spend lots of money on someone, go for silly instead. Use this article to buy that special someone some stocking stuffers to make them smile.
Kendra Dahlstrom - Kendra has been a freelance writer for over 5 years. Her subjects of choice include personal finance, health, and family. Before working ...
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