ProudGrandma Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 What have you and your husband found in your stockings that are super cool?? so far for my husband I have only some BBQ rub and a propane level gauge. Need more ideas. thankfully our stockings aren't as big as our kids (which were made by Grandma).... I also could use some ideas to put in my stocking...yes...I have to do all of the buying...my hubby doesnt' like to shop AT ALL... for me, so far I have one of those silicone daisy lids (to put on bowls in the fridge), chocolate (If I have to buy it...I get yummy chocolate..:) ), a sandwich spreader and cork screw for the camper. what are some other ideas??? (without being too expensive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Dang, girl, for yourself, get.whatever.you.want. :laugh: I'd do makeup or expensive (but not too expensive) lotion, and little "problem solver" gifts. Actually, now that I'm teaching preschool, I'd prob get some little materials for my class! Do you have a hobby you could support with a few little things? (really good scissors, etc) For hubby, I get mostly food--chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, a nice cheese (I know--weird to put cheese in a stocking, but...)--and then maybe some massage oil, a new wallet insert for his credit cards (you know how the plastic falls apart sometimes?), a nice razor (one year I did this--he didn't appreciate it because he's frugal that way!)... We had a tradition of giving something funny and unusual, like the year he got canned octopus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 We trade names in our family to decide who will do whose stocking so I often have the adults. Some things I've put in my mom's: scarf pretty socks inexpensive earrings or pendant (or homemade jewelry) lotions lip balms pretty kitchen towels small kitchen gadgets and wooden spoons and spatulas and so forth trowels and garden tools pretty garden ornament Some things I've put in dh's: tiny coffees tea shaving lotion electric toothbrush handkerchiefs winter hat silly toys to things he likes (like TV shows and so forth) Some things I've had in mine: thread new scissors thimble pin cushion kitchen gadgets belt gloves fold up bags funny light up iPhone charger cool pens and pencils Also, we all like different sweets. It's fun to have the more upscale sort of sweets in the grown up stockings. I just put cheap candy in the kids' though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Sleeping mask Medicinal bath salts (my sister gave me lavender/Epsom last year, probably from a place like Whole Foods, not sure. Love) Tea Sharpies Book of stamps Infinity scarf Fav hair condition or shampoo Hair gel or putty Burts Bees or Chapstick Hair ties/elastic bands for those with long hair Minty gum Shaving lotion Razers Toothbrushes Chew bones for a pet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'd add a magazine or two to your stocking. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Oh yes! Magazines! And puzzle books. Back when my grandparents were alive, we always put crossword books in theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Adults do stockings? Here only the kids have stockings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Things I like: Starbucks gift cards, EOS chap stick/shave gel, bath salts, lip gloss/balm, warm socks, nice chocolate (Green & Black's milk or dark chocolate, Godiva truffles) Things hubby likes: McD gift cards, Slim Jim beef sticks, Pez candy, Gold Toe socks, white undershirts. We have different tastes. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Adults do stockings? Here only the kids have stockings. Why of course they do! ;) That's the most fun part! (For buying as well as opening.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Wool socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Weird. Stockings aren't huge here. DH and I don't do them and the kids, I will throw in a candy cane or two, a toothbrush and a pack of gum. I guess i am a lame o mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I get to do all the stocking too. If we waited on dh they would be empty. I do them for my mom and stepdad too. Here are some I remember. Loving some of these other ideas candy bags of nut & dried fruit summer sausage beef jerky granola bars Cokes - those round Christmas ones squirt cheese in a can jars of fruit popcorn powder drink mixes - or those liquid squirt ones ice cream toppings toothbrush crosswords & word search books book - to read earbuds finger nail file hand sanitizer lotion chapstick flashlight body spray Little toys -- like those wooden toys where there is a ball on a string and try to catch it in the little wooden cup, the peg game like at Cracker Barrel, those magnetic ones where you put hair on the bald guy etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Razor blades - I always cringe when I have to buy them at the grocery store, so if we each get a big pack in our stockings, they last awhile and it's a happy thing to open! I try to get some good quality chocolate for DH's stocking - preferably something I don't care for as much, so he can just enjoy. scratch off lottery tickets - extra fun if you win! chapstick gift card to a coffee shop or restaurant mini liquor bottle of something guitar picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Maybe, since we are doing a smaller Christmas this year, I will up my stocking endeavors. However, i could just wrap up all the little things instead.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Why of course they do! ;) That's the most fun part! (For buying as well as opening.) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Love stockings! Things that frequently make an appearance: new toothbrush and toothpaste socks underwear crossword or sudoku books new pens razor blades mittens ice scraper for car mini umbrella small gift cards ($5 to Srarbucks or favorite lunch place) magazines specialty salts and/or pepper small infused olive oils or vinaigrettes money clips or coin purse roll of quarters (good for college kid or parking) roll of stamps address stamper thing for envelopes favorite candies giant candy canes make up/small lotions/Chapstick gum or mints DVDs collar stays for DH inexpensive jewelry hand earners travel coffee or teas mini jams/honey/syrup pancake or quick bread mix kitchen utensils (wooden spoons, spatulas, etc) ear buds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Love everyone's ideas! My ideas so far for this year: Lindt chocolate gum/mints beef jerky coffee/tea ramune (at 5 Below or Cost Plus World Market) Windex wipes jelly belly these wire rings (these make the best key rings--they're really secure and easier to use than traditional key rings) pens/silver Sharpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 One thing that I always put in stockings that is fun and useful is magazines. Everyone gets something different, son gets a surf or other hobby type mag, hubby gets something sports or science related, older DDs get a trashy gossip mag or fashion mag, younger DD gets a tween appropriate or ballet/ dance mag. The useful part is that after opening stocking stuff, they are occupied for a short time with their mags while I pop cinnamon rolls into the oven and when they are done cooking we all gather in the living room to open presents. Those mags buy me about 45 mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Because a limited budget can make stockings hard to add on, we've done variations by: Eliminating gifts to extended family except for stocking gifts Drawing names among our kids except for stocking gifts We've done magazines as well, and they've been enjoyed because they are personalized to interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Some things going into my 18 year old nephews stocking who will ship out to boot camp in January...... Ghirardellhi peppermint bark chocolate squares A mug with packets of different flavored of hot chocolate A wallet ninja A Christian t-shirt Mini Dr Who figures Dr Who bookmark $5 gift card to the Chinese take out place And I need to figure out 5 more things :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Adult stockings here are candy only. Of course, we can buy ourselves candy any time of the year but there is something magical about getting an entire stocking full at one time. It's like permission to binge for the day. Then the next day we're back on our diets and portioning out the rest of the candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 thanks for all of these great ideas. Keep them coming!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Maybe, since we are doing a smaller Christmas this year, I will up my stocking endeavors. However, i could just wrap up all the little things instead.... Careful--once you do it, you will need to continue every year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 little lego sets books movies chocolate little puzzles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I have five siblings who come over for Christmas. This year we're doing stockings for the first time in a long time. With them, me and my husband, there are seven of us. Each person is buying a stocking stuffer for each other person. They will wrap them and then we'll get together and trade and stuff stockings (I'll end up stuffing the stockings, I'm sure). I will be getting Starbucks gift cards for everyone. I also have to buy my husband's stocking stuffers and I might just be lazy and do Chick Fil A gift cards from him. This way I don't have to think of individual gifts for each person. I know my sister is doing more individualized gifts. She's buying Houston Texans rubber duckies for my brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Go-pro lens covers Boar bristle hairbrush Dollar store joke toys (whoopie cushion, instant smoke, sneezing powder) New sunglasses Ski wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 So many great ideas! Just stopping in to say I just scored a gadget for DH's stocking - a mobile device charger that fit into the credit card slot of a wallet. $5.99 at Tanga.com (they have wallet ninjas for $9.99, too). I can't tell if it will charge his phone, but it says it will charge an iPad mini, so it should work. :) He's also getting a notepad for the shower, for those "showerpiphanies" that happen when in the shower - I think that's called "aquanotes" or something like that - it's sort of a joke, but might actually get used. All of our other go-to items are already listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Dh does my stocking. It usually has some good quality chocolate, things from Bath & Body Works, and a bottle of wine. I do his. It usually has a funny t-shirt, small liquor samplers, his favorite candy, and perhaps a dvd. For us, stockings are fun little surprises so we do not put things in there that are basic needs. I find World Market to be a great source for fun food and candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Grid it! http://www.amazon.com/Cocoon-CPG10BK-Grid-It-Organizer-Black/dp/B002HU27UW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417317636&sr=8-1&keywords=backpack+organizer This looks pretty handy. I think it will end up in dh's stocking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Nail clippers Chapstick/ lip gloss Earrings Small trial sizes of shampoo or lotion etc Nail file an orange little packets of peanuts mini flashlight gloves makeup vitamins (if person likes to take supplements) change like quarters, dimes etc dollar bills small bottles of hand sanitizer mini bottles of Tylenol fishing lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I see nail clippers and a nail file already mentioned. ITA. I want clippers everywhere: in the car, in my purse, in my book bag, in my kid's debate box, violin case, etc. At 99 cents a pop, they're affordable and we can have them everywhere. For a nail file, try this glass one from Sally. Also from Sally's, a pumice stone. Razors were mentioned above too, but I hope to get Harry's for DH. Kids and adults alike get a chocolate orange, a plastic candy cane filled w/ Reese's Pieces or M & M's to stick out over the top (a friend taught me that), and a toothbrush. Ds needs combs. Got to add those to the list. We go through earbuds here. *Heavy sigh* So, in the stockings they go (for adults too). Our dc like to put small gifts in our stockings, lol. It's a little power struggle every year, b/c I don't want them to see what I have put in their stockings, lol! *Taking notes* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Our stockings are for snacks! An orange in the toe, some chocolates and candy, one wrapped gift, and a candy cane hooked on the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Don't forget the penny at the toe! "Mom, I've opened everything!" "Are you sure? Go look for one more thing!" I like this idea, but since my dc get their age in dollars and cents for each birthday (in a curtain of all things), they would keep a penny, but might think me cheap. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 a mobile device charger that fit into the credit card slot of a wallet. $5.99 at Tanga.com Is this it? https://www.tanga.com/deals/df0eaa7504bb/2-pack-ultra-slim-power-card-with-usb-cable?internal_campaign=channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Is this it? https://www.tanga.com/deals/df0eaa7504bb/2-pack-ultra-slim-power-card-with-usb-cable?internal_campaign=channel That's the one I found. I hope it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Forgot one--I put a Beefstick from Pepperidge Farms (or generic equiv) in my boys' stockings and in my hubby's for years. I was carrying over a "tradition" from my mom, who put it in my brothers' stockings when they were teens. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 beef stick...that is a great idea....but that could make it really heavy, yes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrittanyM Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 This year DH is getting a pocket knife, belt, a USB adapter for the car (has three slots), nice candy from Trader Joe's, a magazine and a Harry's razor set (the last two thanks to this thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 thanks again for all of the ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I just posted this link on another thread about stocking stuffers. I didn't re-read either thread, b/c it will make me hungry, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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