ProudGrandma Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 so far I have: dd12: body wash that she loves, scrapbooking stickers for our Disney trip, sparkling pompoms and pipe cleaners, fuzzy socks, 1000 piece puzzle, and a roll of duct tape dd10: wooden recorder, hot wheels race cars, twisty balloons dd8: so far just hot wheel racers so, I NEED some more ideas for the boys... it seems like I end up spending SO much money for stockings...I hate that...I want them to be fun, but not end up costing as much as the bigger prents that end up under the tree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Every year they get a box of four Moonstruck truffles and a fancy candy cane, and that's as far as I've got. Thinking about adding a piece of coal, just for the novelty of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Sorry, double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Mine have rulers, scotch tape (thankyou whoever suggested this last year, huge hit) pencils, socks will have those 10 packs of small candy bars, mini boxes of cereal, some little debbies (I buy one box and divide them up) a movie or cd, batteries if they need them, that is what I've got so far... There was a great stocking thread last year, if anyone finds it, can you link? I stink at searching for old threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 This year I'm going to a big box book store and buying a bunch of those little things that are on display by the registers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Ear buds for DD for SURE. She keeps taking mine! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 glitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 A new discount store, like a dollar store, opened near my regular shopping area. I went browsing there and found several good things that I wouldn't have normally thought about, at least for dd14. I got her an astrology book for her personal daily fortunes, pair of slipper shoes that fold up so you can carry them in your bag and wear them like real shoes, her favorite candy, and a set of cute Bic mechanical pencils. I also ordered personalized sticky notes from Vistaprint. I found a Zombie Alert bell at that dollar store for ds16 which he will probably think is stupid so I'm not sure I'm actually going to include that. I think this year I'm going to buy lots of different candy bars to make the stocking look interesting instead of just the usual two or three. I want to buy different flavored candy canes too. I wish I had more non-candy ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Our traditional stocking gifts are: chocolate coins candy cane toothbrush toothpaste socks underwear and a penny in the toe Every year, dh aslo gets a box of smoked oysters and a bottle of real maple syrup. I'll probably put a Lego mini figure or two in each boys' stocking, nail polish in dd16's stocking, and a new calligraphy pen in dd14's stocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 This year stockings will include: toothbrush silly string duck tape deodorant candy of some sort orange in the toe dvd or cd (Adventures in Odyssey or Jim Weiss) socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Everyone is getting a charging cable for their IPods (the two older girls will get 16 ft. ones so they can reach up to their loft beds), fuzzy socks, favorite candys, and each will get a $5 gift card to their favorite treat place (Sonic, DQ..). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 St. Nicholas Day: Chocolate coins Ornament Build-a-Bear reindeer antlers and sneakers for his monkey (2yo) Fire engine and pumper train for train set (4yo) Jim Weiss Christmas CD (6yo) Christmas: Food treats: organic juice boxes, cereal bars, maybe organic "pop-tarts", whatever looks good! Holiday Smencils Jim Weiss CD (older two) TBD (for toddler) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorien Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 hotwheels small Lego set Lego watch My Little Pony blind package ponies block of chocolate stuffed animal t-shirt home-made ornament Kre-o blind package figure And whatever else we can find. These items are spread between the four older kids -- the boys aren't getting the ponies and only two of the kids are getting a watch. We've just added things to the pile as we found something worth adding. When it's getting closer to divvying up time we go through and sort everything out, and then buy things to add to the piles that are lacking. I'm planning to get more candy for all of them, and one boy has a lot more than anyone else so we need to even things out a bit (somehow!). He's just easy to buy for -- every store has something he really, really wants to own and can't live without! :tongue_smilie: We haven't started filling the baby's stocking yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 we always put a cookie mix in there, along with gum, container of bubble bath, individual sized cereal boxes, and a box of fun bandaids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Each child gets: candy an ornament a small toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansmama Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Tape (my boys love tape, scotch, painters, and duct tape), natural candy canes, football trading cards, and wool socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 candy, socks, itunes gift cards, bookmarks, mittins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 This year so far, a bracelet with animal charms, a couple of sets of clip-in hair extensions picked up at 75% off after Halloween, some school supplies (small notebooks, pretty pens/pencils, new box of crayons) picked up during back to school sales, little Dover sticker books, etc. Basically, I collect small things all year which are good for stockings :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 My kids are getting mostly art/craft things. Things like $1 craft kits, glue sticks, colored pencils, etc. Plus a little candy, but I am limiting the amount this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Candy and chocolate. I went to a candy store that sells lots of retro candy and I bought enough to fill all the stockings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 DD: Minifig, Polly Pockets, DVD, an orange, and a new box of crayons. DS5: 2 minifigs, DVD, an Orange, and a new box of crayons. DS3: Minifig, harmonica, and Orange and a new box of crayons. DS9mo: cloth blocks and a mum mum (baby rice cracker that he loves!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I recently picked up a flint and steel and p-38 can opener (great deal - 5 for less than $3 with free shipping, so all the boys are getting one) thanks to another gift thread buried somewhere around here. My son is also getting an old fashioned pop gun, a mini box of fruit loops, a fridge crawler, a box of nails, Ranger Rick magazine, and a Playmobil figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I'm still looking for ideas. Generally we do: Candy Gum Bath pouf Toothbrush Apple or orange I'm going to get them their own B&BW shower gel too. I need more ideas for Sylvia. Rebecca, I'm thinking of a Level 4 backpack hook and some hair mascara in her team colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 We exchange stocking names and I have a feeling I won't be filling any kid stockings this year! But I'm glad so many people said tape. I was thinking of getting my kids tape for Christmas. We really go through it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ghee Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Everyone is getting a charging cable for their IPods (the two older girls will get 16 ft. ones so they can reach up to their loft beds), fuzzy socks, favorite candys, and each will get a $5 gift card to their favorite treat place (Sonic, DQ..). Where on earth did you find such long cables? Mine will all get: toothbrush, a few pieces of candy, a pack of gum (DD can finally have something besides Freedent as her orthodontic appliance came out!), shower gel, a scented pen, earbuds, and chapstick. DD will possibly get some Sculpy and paint, a mug, and a mini American Girl ODS will possibly get a Halo 4 soundtrack CD, a bunch of batteries for his Xbox remotes, an iTunes card, and new arrows for his Nerf crossbow, and a small Lego set YDS will get the Mama and baby Schleich camel to go with his Daddy camel, Zum soaps (he loves to sniff these at Whole foods), a Marvel mystery pack (comes with either an LED light, a figure, or a pen....so far he always gets pens LOL), a Playmobil person, and maybe a small Lego set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 My girls usually get silly putty, some novelty band-aids (this year it's angry birds), some candy/treats, and this year, my oldest dd (11) is getting two perfumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 A dvd, some chocolate... It was much easier when the boys were younger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Wax crayons and pencil crayons, a Lego watch, a stopwatch, a travel dice game, a card game, stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I try to set similar items for both kids, despite it being dd12 and ds6, otherwise there would be Complaints, and the Complaints Department staff prefer to take Christmas off! So far: long tubes of bubble liquid for both water balloons for both (summer here) iTunes vouchers for both Beauty masque sachets for dd and bubble bath sachets for ds pencils, sharpener and mini notebook on a keychain for both diary for dd and activity book for dsT sets of 10 bookmarks, from Etsy - the kind owner is making up a set for ds as per my requests, as nothing was quite right for him. Things I'll add from this thread: Sticky notes Scotch tape I got some silly putty type stuff last year which was a BIG hit, but after it got forgotten on a while duvet cover overnight, that has been deleted from my list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChristineW Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Chocolates deck of cards for DS hot wheels for DS mini Lalaloopsy for the girls either the Trader Joes chocolate oranges or some Satsuma mandarins (they are super yummy this year but I don't know how long they last) food erasers for the girls from Target dollar section pencils chapstick/lipsmackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 So far.... Girls (teens): Scarf, footie socks, lip gloss, gummy bears, cute duct tape, Sculpey clay. Boys: Balsa airplanes, juggling balls, socks, big rolls of regular duct tape, Sculpey clay. MIL: Burt's bees pack, handmade soap from the local market Dh: A bunch of little gadgets I picked up at the Columbia outlet All: Chocolate bar, individual boxes of breakfast cereal, gold dollar, orange in the toe A few little individual items, like ds7, a sonic screwdriver flashlight; our exchange student, something Disney; ds9, guitar picks; and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Nutella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Both: Lindt Santa Toothbrush 2yo: Playdough Crayons gummy bears Matchbox car pack of baseball cards 13yo: headphones Itunes card p-cord, buckle, and directions on how to make a survival bracelet cube puzzle a small tool set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have a policy against buying necessities as Christmas or stocking gifts, so it is usually things like jewelry, christmas-themed candy, cds, dvds, video/wii games, gift cards, nail polish, toy cars/trains/planes, Skylander figures, hair glitter, journals, fancy marbles, camera accessories, a nice scarf, dolls, etc. They work so hard at school (with rigor) and music that I don't ever get them academic items as gifts. I want Christmas to be a special diversion from all of that. I also am a couponer and we have a toiletrie clos of stockpiled (not crazy hoarding level) items they can just go get when they need to, which were all free or pennies each...so in our house it would be weird to include thingslike that in stockings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Every year they get a box of four Moonstruck truffles and a fancy candy cane, and that's as far as I've got. Thinking about adding a piece of coal, just for the novelty of it. I found some toffee that was shaped as coal and put it in the foot of dh's stocking last year! I get a LOT at Cost Plus world market chocolate coins ds and dh get a nice honey (for toast) dd a chocolate spread (last year was dark chocolate banana. They usually have a christmas or odd soap of some kind there. There is a drink there, I think it is japanese. In a glass bottle and there is a marble you push down to drink it (someone here will know what I am talking about) funny socks chap sticks toothbrushes bookmarks glue sticks smencils Then a movie and book each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have a policy against buying necessities as Christmas or stocking gifts, so it is usually things like jewelry, christmas-themed candy, cds, dvds, video/wii games, gift cards, nail polish, toy cars/trains/planes, Skylander figures, hair glitter, journals, fancy marbles, camera accessories, a nice scarf, dolls, etc. They work so hard at school (with rigor) and music that I don't ever get them academic items as gifts. I want Christmas to be a special diversion from all of that. I also am a couponer and we have a toiletrie clos of stockpiled (not crazy hoarding level) items they can just go get when they need to, which were all free or pennies each...so in our house it would be weird to include thingslike that in stockings. You will probably find that the parents (like me) who do academic gifts or "necessities" do so as it makes our children happy. My dd is thrilled by gluesticks, she would much prefer a new glue stick to a cd. Same with toothbrushes, we have our bulk standard toothbrushes (as we change every 6 weeks) but she is getting a special Hello Kitty one, and ds a star wars one for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 ds 1: shaving stuff, hair gel, wash cloths(funny story behind that one), his favorite candy, pringles, and a gc to the local bookstore ds 2: bubbles, hat/gloves, play-doh, hot wheels, stuffed animal, candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 DS17-Batman trilogy, restaurant gift cards, GA Tech t-shirt (assuming he gets in,) Magic the gathering cards, soccer socks, goalie gloves, book DS11-soccer ball not pumped up, Hunger Games DVD, book, Chelsea FC scarf, chipotle gift card, Magic cards, DD8-Pandora bracelet bead, book, USA women's soccer jersey, shin pads, headbands, soccer ball, Learning Express gift card DD6-soccer ball, Chelsea FC jersey, soccer socks, Learning Express gift card, blank book, Legos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Well we used to do the 3 gift idea, and last year started the 2 gift and they give one of their three gifts up to donate a gift (rice, goat, chickens, etc) with Compassion Int. so stockings are usually pretty heavy, and based on what I got on Black Friday! ;) Dd so far has some American girl books and DVDs from the sale a few months ago, Barbie movie, tangled wii game Ds 2 wii games, 2 DVDs and then I will do a few small things like toy cars or Dino's Dd2 DVD, and some accessories for the dollhouse she got I always do those M&M candy canes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Some fun ideas in this thread. I haven't bought stockings yet but they will get a starbucks gift card and some fun earrings at least. Probably some Christmas socks and scented soaps/lotions/lip gloss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I bought all sorts of goodies. I found these itty-bitty terrariums at Michael's. They're egg-shaped and each grow one plant. I also found little origami kits there there $5.99 each. The papers are pre-printed, including the fold-lines, so I think you just follow the directions and go with it. We always get them a movie for their stocking because we don't travel on Christmas (we stay in our pjs, play, and watch movies). She's getting Brave, and I pre-ordered Ice Age for him. He's getting a couple Skylander figures and she's getting a necklace. They each have either a coloring book or a sticker book as well, and we might get them a couple of gift cards & some candy & chapstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 That's a great question! Both my boys are into Pokemon so they will be getting packs of cards. I also found some great Christmas Story pens that change phrases from the movie when you click. They were in the $1 bin at Target. They usually get candy. I haven't figured out anything else yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hmm...let's see if I can remember what I got: DD5: paint your own miniature tea set, iTunes card, a My Little Pony, new jammies, card game Hisss, sticker book, license plate and light for her bike, princess book, bean bags to toss, pack of M&M's, and I still need to find her two more things. DD8: new jammies, pack of M&M's, Star Wars book, iTunes card, Star Wars card game, Fashion Designer stencils, sticker book, license plate and light for her bike, paracord bracelet, bean bags to toss, and a My LIttle Pony. Nephew16: pack of Reese's Pieces, book about Zombies, lounge pants, iTunes card, Walking Dead calendar, Nanoblocks guitar, NFL pennant, yoyo, NFL mini helment and pens, a Star Wars shirt, and a military MRE. DD1: Not really doing her much of a stocking.....I do have a cloth book and a Little People camel figure to put in there. I may pick up one or two more things, but she really doesn't need them (or care about them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Hmm...let's see if I can remember what I got: DD5: paint your own miniature tea set, iTunes card, a My Little Pony, new jammies, card game Hisss, sticker book, license plate and light for her bike, princess book, bean bags to toss, pack of M&M's, and I still need to find her two more things. DD8: new jammies, pack of M&M's, Star Wars book, iTunes card, Star Wars card game, Fashion Designer stencils, sticker book, license plate and light for her bike, paracord bracelet, bean bags to toss, and a My LIttle Pony. Nephew16: pack of Reese's Pieces, book about Zombies, lounge pants, iTunes card, Walking Dead calendar, Nanoblocks guitar, NFL pennant, yoyo, NFL mini helment and pens, a Star Wars shirt, and a military MRE. DD1: Not really doing her much of a stocking.....I do have a cloth book and a Little People camel figure to put in there. I may pick up one or two more things, but she really doesn't need them (or care about them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 chocolate orange fruit roll ups chap sticks nail polish toothbrush hair brush hair ties stickers matchbox cars poptarts I never put anything in there valued at over $5 I try to find unique, quirky gifts and practical gifts for their stockings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have an embarrassing question...what is an itunes card? will it work for a laptop? or an mp3 player? we don't have ipods or ipads, and I am from the Stone Ages (blush blush) thanks for your help! pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 another embarrassing question...what games besides mario are popular for wii or for a DS? i have a 13, an 11, and a 7 year old (all girls) to buy for this year...thank you :) pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 All three of us will have movie themed stockings this year. Everyone will get a few movies, their favorite "cinema" snacks, and if I can find them, their own little popcorn bucket shaped popcorn holder. Yes, I've planned the theme for my own stocking, but I will still let dh do the choosing of contents for mine. I chose this theme because Santa is bringing the family a new dvd player this year. Ours went kaput a few years ago, and we've been making do by hooking up dd's portable player whenever we want to watch a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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