As you are preparing to battle it out with other bargain hungry shoppers on Black Friday and throughout the holiday season, do you ever think about stocking stuffers? Are stocking stuffers a priority, just like the perfect gift, or are they an after thought?
When I was a young girl, and all the way through my young adult years, my parents (or should I say “Santa”) has always made sure that I had some fun goodies and tasty treats in my stocking. Every year I would get an apple, orange, some candy and some small toys and games. Sometimes my stocking was just as exciting as the gifts under the tree. 
I love to fill my kid’s stocking. Event though they are teenagers and don’t believe in Santa anymore (well… my son still holds on to a glimmer of hope that someone like him could be real), I still make sure to put some small gifts and treats in their stockings.
Sadly I think my kids might be getting bored with the contents of their stockings. Usually I fill them with candy and small make up items for my daughter (nail polish mostly) and a small bottle of cologne for my son.
I am THRILLED that I found out about a site called Mirth in a Box. Thanks to them my kids (and my hubby’s) stockings will never be boring again.
Mirth in a Box offers consumers a variety of fun items that are sure to please both young and old. From games to jokes and from toys to some truly bizarre items, Mirth in a Box has plenty of items to suit your needs.
What I love about the stocking stuffers found at Mirth in a Box is that they are not silly, boring, one time use only type of products. Most of them can be used and enjoyed again and again, so you really get your money’s worth out of them. They also carry products to suit any budget with items ranging in price from $1.00 up to $20.00+. Most products are in the $3.00 – $5.00 range.
Mirth in a Box sent me some products to check out for myself. Here are some of my favorites.
Borrow My Pen – Do your pens seem to “disappear” from your desk? I know it happens to me a lot. My kids tend to take my pens and I never see them again. What do they do with them? Eat them? LOL!
I’m sorry that the picture is horrible. These pens have REALLY embarrassing things written on them. Here is one example:
Verdant Fields Nudist Camp. Get in touch with Your OUTER Self! Enjoy ping pong, volleyball, & our famous bottomless pit.
Some other examples include Springfield Sexual Addiction Center, Howie’s House of Hair and Stuffed with Love Taxidermy. These pens will sure get people thinking. These would be a fun gift to give someone who works in an office.
My kids won’t take my pens anymore.
Table Saw – This is so much fun! Imagine the look on people’s faces when you go to slice a piece of pie or cake using a SAW. My husband thought this was kind of silly, until I he had a chance to saw into a cake. Now he tries to use it all the time, most recently with meatloaf (my meatloaf was too hard to “saw”).
This would make a great gift for a “foodie”, baker, newlyweds or those with a great sense of humor.
Wind Up Mouse – I’m pretty sure these are not meant for cats, but try telling that to my cats. They thought this was a lot of fun to play with. Personally I though it was fun to watch is racing around the kitchen floor.
This would make a great practical joke on someone who is not too keen about little furry things that race across the floor.
Deli Sandwich Coasters – I LOVE THESE!!! These coasters look like REAL deli cut meats, bread and veggies.
This set would make a great stocking stuffer for someone who loves to entertain, someone who loves sandwiches or even a fabulous hostess gift. I can’t wait to have company over so I can put these out. I wonder how many of them are going to give them a second look.
Dashboard Monk – Do you know someone who tends to get a bit of “road rage”? Or maybe you know someone who travels a lot and could use some company?
I have the Dashboard Monk in my car. He likes to “dance” to the music on my radio. It’s fun to watch him wobble around. It’s very comical. It’s hard not to smile when you see him.
Games – Mirth in a Box has plenty of games you can choose from. They have games I have never even heard of before (but sound like fun). A lot of these games are ideal for traveling. When you are going over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house, these games would be ideal to take along with you – not only to keep kids busy during the long card ride but also in the event you get snowed in your house and need something fun to do to pass the time.
Lil’ Snuggler Duck – These is no point in buying a lot of gifts for a baby because they are too little to play with toys. If you are looking for a sweet (and snugly) gift for a baby or toddler, the Lil’ Snuggler Duck would be an adorable option. The Duck opens up to be a small blanket that a child can snuggle up to. Its like a plush duck and tiny blanket all in one.
Flingshot Monkey – I don’t know who enjoyed this more – me and my husband, our kids or the dog. To use you slip your fingers into the monkey’s hands, pull on his body and let him go and he FLIES across the room (pretty far too). We all had a blast with it. It’s hard to control where he lands or how far he goes, so this little guy flew all over our home. On a few occasions our dog got ahold of him and we had to chase him around to retrieve him. This cute little flying simians even squeals when he flies through the air. It sounds silly but it’s a lot of fun.
Do you have someone who needs a little “stress relief”? Perhaps you might need some after the holidays are over. Here are few fun items that might help make your stress and tension disappear.
Squeeze Hot Dog – Squeeze away your stress and tension with this colorful light size hot dog.
Inside Out Stretch Ball – I keep this on my desk. I fiddle with it a lot when I am at the computer. I gives me something to do with my hands when I’m not blogging. I also find it to be a bit distracting. I sometimes play with this too much – especially when I have work to do. It has an interesting feel to it too.
For the newly engaged or recently married person on your shopping list (or just someone who loves “bling”) the Diamond Bling Key Chain would make for a fun stocking stuffer.
If you are looking for more practical stocking stuffers Mirth in a Box has those too, like the Travel Sewing Kit. As someone who travels from time to time this is a great thing to have stuffed inside your luggage. I once needed a sewing kit to fix the hem on my dress just before a red carpet event. Thankfully I had one with me.
Another practical gift is a business card holder.
As you can see, Mirth in a Box has something for everyone – and then some!
If you would like to check out their stocking stuffers visit the Stocking Stuffer page, or you can go to www.MirthinaBox.com.
Mirth in a Box also offers pre-made “care packages” that are worth checking out. They would also make great gifts. They have pre-made care packages to celebrate a birthday or a new baby. They also have more unique ones like “Quit Smoking”, “Bed Rest Survival Kit”, “All Nighter”, “Zombie Snack Attack” and even “Everyday is April Fools Day”.
You can also check out Mirth in a Box on the various social media sites – Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, as well as their blog.
SAVE 15% on your purchase using discount code SS2013 upon check out (valid until 12/24/13).
What do you think about the fun products available at Mirth in a Box? Do you think you might check them out to fill your stockings this holiday season?
Kimberly
*I received free product samples in order to do this review. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
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