Stockings are arguably one of the most fun parts of Christmas, and shopping for the stuffers is just as fun. When you think about great stocking stuffers for girls, think about things like festive body washes, small gifts like jewelry and craft supplies like markers and craft kits.
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Most girls like glam and glitz. Glitter glue, sparkly Christmas ornaments and earrings with shiny faux gemstones are all staples when buying stocking stuffers for girls. Not sure what to buy for the school-aged girl in your life? Here is a list of great stocking stuffer ideas for girls. These suggestions are sure to impress. The best part is that they are affordable, easy to find and have lots of style and color options. Cater to her tastes with these favorites.
Stocking Stuffers For Girls
Earrings
Whether they are for the holidays, casual use or a special event, earrings are a gift for girls with pierced that is sure to make her eyes sparkle. They say diamonds are the way to a girl’s heart. Diamond earrings may not be the best option for young girls, but a pair of studs with beautiful fake gemstones are affordable and easy to replace if they get lost. If your daughter doesn’t have pierced ears, clip-on earrings come in almost as many styles and color choices.
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Ornaments for Girls
Your daughter is growing up, consider getting her an ornament to hang on the tree. She will feel so excited to add it to the Christmas tree every year for many years to come. Glitzy and shimmery ornaments help get kids in the holiday spirit. Try making it a new tradition. Get her a new ornament every year. You can even step-up your game by getting her an ornament that summarizes the year. When she grows up and moves out, she will all ready have Christmas decor to get her started decorating.
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Fidget Toys
Both satisfying AND useful, pidget toys are fun to play with and soothing at once. Whether you opt for a fidget spinner or a pop fidget toy, both will be met with excitement when discovered in the stocking.
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Scented Body Washes
Help your daughter smell her best with her favorite scented body wash. She is sure to love the relaxing scent of a gorgeous flower garden, the fun scent of a bowl of her favorite fruit or the mouth-watering smell of freshly baked cookies. Christmas-themed scents like pumpkin pie spice and apple cinnamon are sure to get her in the holiday spirit.
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Colored Pencils and Markers
For the crafter in your family, colored pencils and markers of all types are a foolproof way to impress your little artist. Having lots of drawing supplies won’t make her a better artist, but high-quality drawing supplies will make her art pop off the page. Crayola and Prang are some of the most recommended brands for young artists, although there are many others. They encourage kids to keep stretching their drawing chops. Some even have free drawing lessons on their packages or website.
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Pencil Sharpeners
She will love showing off her cute new pencil sharpener to her friends at school. Forget the basic solid colored pencil sharpeners. Reach for the fun sharpeners. Pencil sharpeners come in unique colors like rainbow and chrome. They come with fun themes like unicorns and holiday seasons. They even come in bright, neon colors with pretty sparkles.
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Paper Dolls
Paper dolls are a staple in girlhood. They allow school-aged girls to develop their fashion-sense and mix and match outfits. Paper dolls include punch-out dolls and clothes made from thick cardstock. They are usually themed by era, style or subject and come with shirts, pants, dresses, shoes and accessories. Some paper doll kits come with clothes your daughter can color or teach how she can make her own patterns. Some books even come with furniture she can glue together to create a comfortable dollhouse.
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Coloring Books
Coloring is a favorite pastime for kids of all ages. It teaches patience and helps them develop their fine motor skills. Coloring encourages creativity and teaches your little artist about design and creating color palettes that stand-out. Whether it’s a holiday-themed, movie-themed or a book with girly things like hairstyles, jewelry and make-up, a coloring book is ideal for any little girl.
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Friendship Bracelets
School-aged girls are just beginning to make friends, and they love to let their friends know they care by giving them pretty friendship bracelets. These bracelets come in a variety of colors. Packages usually come with at least two matching bracelets. They are adjustable and fit almost any wrist. They are inexpensive, so replacing them is easy if one is lost. There are friendship bracelet kits, too. Your daughter and her friends can make them for each other.
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Hair Accessories
Is your daughter always playing with her hair and asking to play with yours? Hair accessories are a superb stocking stuffer idea. They are small, inexpensive and varied in style, use, design and color. For girls with short hair, clips and barrettes keep the hair out of her eyes with style. For long hair, try decorative hair scrunchies and elastics. Now is the perfect time for her to start learning to braid, do a ponytail or a messy bun. The options are endless.
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Wrist Watches
Is your girl learning to tell time or getting old enough to go places on her own? Watches come with her favorite cartoon or animation characters on the front. Start teaching her responsibility without the risks of a smartphone. A wrist watch is an excellent way to teach a child to keep track of time. Have her practice by telling her to watch the time and do a specific thing at a specific time.
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Tinted Lip Balms
Most believe little girls are too young for makeup. That’s why tinted lip balm is perfect. These lip balms come in pastel colors like pink and orange. The color is invisible or slightly visible but still makes the girl in your life feel she is growing up. Lip balms for girls have various scents that appeal to children. Some smell like cookies and deserts, while others smell flowery or fruity. Lip balms work to moisturize her lips and keep them from becoming chapped in the winter.
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Temporary Tattoo
Temporary tattoos let your child express herself in a fun way. These fake tattoos wash off in the water and are fully customizable to your girl’s interests and desires. Some of the most popular temporary tattoos for girls are butterflies, unicorns, hearts, rainbows and tattoos from popular animated films. Cut out the tattoo she wants, place it face down on her skin and dampen it with a rag for a couple of minutes. After slowly peeling the paper away, you will see a new and decorated kid.
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Small Craft Kits
Craft kits provide everything you need to make custom creations. They encourage creative thinking and introduce kids to many different crafting skills easily and affordably. There are small craft kits for everything from soap making to beading. Now is your chance to get creative. You can even make your own craft kit by buying necessary items individually and putting them in small boxes or bags with labels. She will love learning new and crafty skills. You will love it, too. Don’t forget to join the fun by getting a kit for yourself.
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Magnetic Bookmarks
Does your daughter love to read, but have trouble keeping track of her bookmarks? Magnetic bookmarks are an excellent choice for readers everywhere. With almost unlimited designs to choose from, magnetic bookmarks let you cater to your child’s specific interests. Consider getting your daughter magnetic bookmarks with a matching book. For example, if your daughter loves “Frozen,” get her the book with Frozen-themed magnetic bookmarks.
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Glitter Glue
Glitter glue is a fun addition to any girl's craft shelf. This glue is perfect for making cards, cardboard constructs and adding a little extra pizazz to whatever craft your girl is making. It is washable and doesn’t stain clothes or carpets. When the glue dries, it has a three-dimensional effect with a rough texture. She will love creating beautiful art with this glue.
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Fun-Shaped Scissors
Perfect for creating fancy-looking borders with ease, these fun-shaped scissors pair well with glitter glue and are perfect for the little scrapbooker in your family. They are colorful, sturdy and come in dozens of styles and shapes. She can use them to create signs, posters, cards, scrapbook pages and much more. Did she color a pretty picture or make an awesome drawing? Let your girl cut an elegant border around it before framing it for decorating her bedroom.
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Cute Socks
Socks are great stocking stuffer ideas for girls. They say most body heat escapes through the feet, and with winter starting, socks are sure to keep the girl in your life warm all season long. Get her warm and cozy socks for winter or cute summer socks for when the weather gets warmer. Knee-high and crew socks for winter and ankle socks for summer, socks are an ideal stocking stuffer.
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