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Health & Fitness

Simple Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Shops in Peters Township most likely have just what you need to fill the stockings on your mantel.

With Christmas a little more than a week away, everyone’s “to do” lists are 10 miles long. Running through your mind are thousands of things, and you probably have not thought about what to put in your loved one’s stocking this Christmas.

While out and about, you can stock up on little things to add to your stockings such as a magazine that would interest someone at , a nail polish that would go great with your daughter’s new UGG boots, or a baseball card that would add to the collection to a guy of any age.

Although this may be a little out there, you can “theme” the stockings that you fill.

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For a teenage girl, you could purchase some new magazines, Katy Perry’s or Kardashian’s new nail polishes (available at y), and face masks. You could also roll up shirts or pants and stuff them in the stockings as well. You could even go as far as to put a flat iron, curling iron, or waver in the stocking.

Teenage boys might be a little more difficult but you could stuff their stockings with things you know they need. That might include new under shirts and clothes or possible even a new cell phone. All guys love work out gear so filling the stocking with all work out related gear. If you drop by , you could pick up these new water bottles, called “Bobbles,” that filter the water as you drink it. They are only $9.99 which is a steal for how often they would get used.

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Also, if you stop by and pick up any Vera Bradley bags or accessories, roll those up and stick those in any stocking too. Jewelry from Gifted, Pandora charms or bracelets from , and gift cards to TJ Maxx, , or are also some ideas for stuffing that stocking.

For younger children, you can stuff their stocking with just about anything and they will be happy.

For girls, you could choose to theme theirs and fill it with rolled up clothes, candy, a new Barbie, and possibly, if you are feeling confident, lip glosses or nail polish. There is a new nail polish called “Piggy Polish” that is “as natural as mud.” It is formaldehyde free so young babies can stick their hands and feet in their mouth without having to worry about it.

Younger boys will love anything dealing with Star Wars or video games. You could get some action figures paired with a new game for the Wii. A few extra controllers might be a good idea as well, that way your whole family or your child’s friends can join in on the fun too.

While you are out picking up those stocking stuffers, don’t forget about your furry friends either. has nyla-bones that most dogs love. They also have treats for every animal and accessories and toys as well.

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