Just a few more days until Santa arrives! What kinds of Christmas gadgets will you get in your stocking this year? Take a look at these great stocking stuffers and maybe get a hint of what to expect this year when you look in your stocking.
#1: Lump-of-coal soap. (Perpetual Kids)
Have you been good or bad this year? Only you and Santa know for sure. If you leaned towards the – um – not very good side, then you may end up with a lump of coal in your stocking. This lump of coal, however, smells of vanilla, patchouli, and honeyed pipe tobacco. At you can use it in the shower. $4.75 at Perpetualkids.com.
#2: iPlunge iPhone iPod Stand. (Karens Deals/Various Vendors).
Can’t leave this gadget out of the list. You just stick it on the back of your iPhone (it’s like a suction cup) and your iphone, iPod, etc., is propped up so that you can watch movies, etc. Hurry and you can pick a red one up at Amazon for $4.29, or check out the other vendors that start it at $1.50.
#3: Slingshot Flying Screaming Monkey Toy Flingshot. (Playmaker Toys).
Picture this: You’re sitting quietly in your living room, it’s snowing softly outside (or the sun is shining softly outside) when suddenly a screaming monkey that sounds like a banshee comes flying through the air. Not so quiet anymore, eh? $1.99 at Amazon.com.
#4: Head Massager. (Body Back Company)
Ladies: Getting your hair done means more than the style; you also get to collapse when you get your hair shampooed because your stylist does a head massage. This stocking stuffer may be a great gift for the man in the house, as well; maybe then he would understand a little more about why you enjoy getting your hair done. Right now it’s marked down from $12.95 to $4.54 at Amazon.com.
#5: 20" Extendable Metal Back Scratcher Portable Travel Size. (BMI).
When you need your back scratched, you need your back scratched, and finding someone around willing to do it is not always an option. This gadget has a pocket clip, and extends from 6 and ½ inches to 20 inches. Never need anyone again (to scratch your back). $4.50 at Amazon.com.
#6: Now and Later Candy Canes 12 ct. (Wonka)
And what’s a stocking without candy? From the manufacturer:
“12 yummy individually wrapped Now & Later Candy Canes in Strawberry, Apple, Grape and Watermelon.” $4.99 at Amazon.com.
#7: Accoutrements Emergency Underpants. (Accoutrements/Various Vendors)
Spill some coffee in your lap and it went all the way to the seat? Or maybe you just want to make sure you’re prepared in case of a real emergency. This can be a gag gift or something you may want to use yourself. (Really.) You can buy ‘em new for $2.85 from different vendors at Amazon.com.
#8: A Little Book of Christmas. (Judy Tonelli)
The book description reads: “A treasury of stories, songs, tradition, gift ideas, recipes and good cheer to help create a joyous holiday.” A six-inch by four-inch by one-inch paperback, it makes a nice Christmas addition to your stocking. $.93 at Amazon.
#9: Silly Putty. (Binney & Smith/Crayola).
An old-time-necessary-at-some-point-in-your-life-would-be-a-great-stocking-stuffer toy for all ages. $3.76 at Amazon. Check the vendors on the page; some start as low as a penny.
#10: Slinkie.
Another “oldie-but-goodie” that everyone loves and never goes out of style. You can get one new from vendors on Amazon starting at $3.75.
One thing: It's definitely not too late to have anything shipped, so don’t forget to check out shipping discounts! A lot of online web presences and web sites have some kind of shipping discount (with or without guaranteed delivery times).
Happy holidays!
Lori Cline, Phoenix Gadgets Examiner
Questions? Comments? Feel free to email Lori at contactlorilei@gmail.com.
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