One thing we do is hit the dollar store- on a tight budget it's great. We all take time to get things to fill stockings. Candy, nail polish, etc. Kids pick great stuff for each other we wouldn't think of. Things like glow sticks or gel that when you stick your fingers in it it makes a farting sound. A spatula for Mom, Dad gets an energy drink and so on. Then there are the things they search out in their rooms and wrap for each other- that toy they wouldn't part with a few weeks ago, a note offering to make a cup of tea for Dad or walk the dog. Stockings are for fun things at our house.