onemill Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am hoping that some of you might have some good ideas for cheap stocking stuffers and really cheap advent calendar treats that might be around on BF. I have wooden (reusable) Advent calendars and I need some ideas for small, little treats that can go in the square boxes. I do sometimes write notes. Sometimes I leave clues from the Elf (we have the Elf on a Shelf). Someone gave me the idea of Hershey's kisses but my DD (5) won't eat those and one of my DS won't either. I saw some cute little candies at Walmart yesterday for $1 but I am hoping for a little better deal. Something like 2/$1 or 3/$1 to reduce the expense. All ideas are appreciates...Thanks in advance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Have you ever checked out Oriental Trading Co? The quantities may make it not worth it, but you might take a look. http://www.orientaltrading.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwalker Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 For stocking stuffers, check the items that are free after rewards points in the Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS ads. These will tend to be better for adults and teens, but some may be suitable for smaller kids. Some candy items you might be able to open and wrap individually to fit in an advent calendar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momlori Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Also try Michaels and Target's dollar spot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplefenix Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We have the little square box one too! I get most of my stuff for it at 5 Below. One year I did holiday erasers - it was a 6-pack for $1 so that took care of 1/4 of it right there. They have the "candy wall" where you can pick out pieces for 10 cents each; or if you have a grocery with a bulk food section that works too. Notes for a "free" upsize on a kids meal (meaning the get more fries); an extra 15 minutes at bedtime (best on weekends); their pick of a treat to be packed with their school lunch that day. I'm sure I can come up with more ideas if you need them. My son is 11 now, still loves his calendar but it's harder to fill it every year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladywolf Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) I know your asking for BF deals but here are a few ideas for the advent calendar: ~bag of miniature Reese's cups (to split among the calendars)~chocolate gold coins~very tiny stuffed animals~balloons (in the kid's favorite colors?) For the stocking:~bubbles!~glow sticks (you can find these at the Dollar Tree along with the glow-necklaces)~ring pop~small cans of Play-Doh~their favorite fruit snacks~candy cane~a package of hot chocolate and a baggie of marshmallows tied together somehow (lots of packaging ideas on the web)~crayons/colored pencils Great topic, looking forward to everyone's ideas! Edited November 13, 2014 by Ladywolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabrielaerojas Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would go for Michael's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1angelnhvn Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If you have a party city nearby they usually have little treats that would be good for that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemill Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 You all have posted some great ideas! And quite a few of them I really had not thought of. The majority of the stores that you listed are located nearby so I can hit them all up. And places like Party City and the Dollar Store I forget about until it is bday party time so that was a good reminder. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesusluvu Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Also try Michaels and Target's dollar spotLOVE TARGET'S DOLLAR SPOT - This will be my DD's Stocking stuffer go to place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry1014 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Stocking Stuffers:ChapsticksGlovesSlipper socksChristmas sockscrayons/colored pencilsornament/ornaments kits (michaels and ac moore have these for $1)Matchbox/hotwheel cars for boysnail polish for girls/nail stickers (dollar tree)books (dollar tree/target dollar spot)small package of their favorite snackgum for older kidsbuble bath/shower gelmini flashlights (dollar tree) so they can play flashlight tagsmall boxes of puzzles/playing cards (dollar tree/target dollar spot)cheap DVDs (available for a few dollars on black friday) For Advent Calendar:look for a christmas puzzle with 24 pieces and place a single puzzle piece in each box so when Christmas Eve arrives they will have completed the puzzle.Dollar tree has packages of small christmas stampsChrismtmas Bingo - each child get a sheet and place 1,2or 3 bingo pieces in each box. Winner gets to pick dinner or dessert. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbwolfer Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Mini candy canes are always a hit in our Advent calendar. Lego makes an Advent calendar but I think this year I'll make my own. I'm going to buy a Lego kit and put a piece in for each day so by the time we get to the 24th they'll have put something together. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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