Little treats, thoughtful budgets

Christmas Eve Box Fillers

We believe small extras make the sweetest memories. We choose a few favourites rather than filling every inch of the box.

We use the amounts below as shopping budgets, not quoted product prices. Check current prices, delivery charges and suitability before buying.

Filler ideas for a budget under £5

We look for small, simple items — or make our own. Each idea is something to look for within this budget, not a price promise.

Festive stickers

A small sheet of stickers for cards, colouring or a Christmas scene.

A hot chocolate sachet

A single serving for a cosy drink, with ingredients checked for allergies.

A colouring activity

A little activity pad to keep busy hands happy on Christmas Eve.

Filler ideas for a budget under £10

With a little more room in the budget, we choose one useful extra rather than lots of little things.

A paperback storybook

A festive story to read together and revisit each December.

A small card game

A compact game suited to the age of everyone joining in.

Cosy socks

A comfortable pair for a relaxed evening at home.

Choose fillers by age

We let their interests guide us, and always check age labels and dietary needs.

Toddlers

  • A familiar board book
  • Soft socks in the right size
  • A favourite snack, served safely
  • A picture card from you

Young kids

  • Colouring sheets and chunky crayons
  • Age-appropriate stickers
  • A paper Christmas crown
  • A Christmas story from the library

Teens

  • A notebook or pen
  • Their favourite snack
  • A film-night choice card
  • A small puzzle or card game

Adults

  • Tea or hot chocolate
  • A handwritten note
  • A printed favourite photo
  • A recipe for breakfast together

Lovely fillers that don’t need a shopping trip

We often find the best bits already at home.

  • Write a voucher for a family film night
  • Add a favourite book you already own
  • Make a paper snowflake together
  • Write a little note from Father Christmas
  • Bake biscuits using ingredients you have
  • Tuck in a photo of a happy family moment