Night Elf Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) I realize that every year we have multiple threads about what on earth to put into stockings. What I'm asking now is, do you have one rocking idea that you're excited about? Besides gift cards and candy. My dd's 23 yr. old boyfriend, dd23, ds19, and dd17. Edited December 2, 2015 by Night Elf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have a 23 yr. old boyfriend,. I think we all want you to start a thread on this so we can talk about it. :lol: (Yeah, I know you meant your dd's boyfriend, but that's not how I first read it!) 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Yes, you're the first! No rockin' ideas here. Waiting on inspiration . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I wish we could stop doing stockings. I hate trying to come up with new ideas to fill them. Stockings for little kids are fine but I'm tired of doing the same old things every year for my husband and young adults. Hot cocoa mix, tea, pens, candy ---> all things we have around the house anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Marshalls has logic cards in a small box for $3 that will be a hit here (they have a brain teasers one, too). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 I think we all want you to start a thread on this so we can talk about it. :lol: (Yeah, I know you meant your dd's boyfriend, but that's not how I first read it!) Well, you know... I don't like to brag or anything. :) sorry about that 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Skull candy earbuds are always a hit around here. They're inexpensive and come in some fun colors and are great to have in a gym bag, purse, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 I wish we could stop doing stockings. I hate trying to come up with new ideas to fill them. Stockings for little kids are fine but I'm tired of doing the same old things every year for my husband and young adults. Hot cocoa mix, tea, pens, candy ---> all things we have around the house anyway. Exactly! I've never seen the point of doing things like toothbrushes and toothpaste. We get toothbrushes from the dentist twice a year and I always keep extras in the house anyway. Travel size shampoos and conditioners are another mystery. We keep that stuff in the showers, even my youngest who buys a special brand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Posting to keep this one easily searchable. Candy and gift cards + basic college replaceables (like pens, etc) are pretty much it here. We tend to wander and look to see if anything new comes in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Socks, toothbrushes, books, movies, safety device for the car (that breaks glass/cuts seatbelts), hair ties, makeup for the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 makeup for the girls. Darn. If you hadn't specified I was thinking I'd found a whole new category that had slipped our minds other years. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Cooling Neck Bands And tick guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Exactly! I've never seen the point of doing things like toothbrushes and toothpaste. We get toothbrushes from the dentist twice a year and I always keep extras in the house anyway. Travel size shampoos and conditioners are another mystery. We keep that stuff in the showers, even my youngest who buys a special brand. If we traveled a lot, I could see those, especially for someone who had a particular brand/type they liked. If my kids were out and on their own, I could see mundane stuff like toothbrushes. One year when my sister was an Avon lady she gave me a huge box full of products. Lotion, deodorant, all sorts of stuff. It wasn't "gifty" stuff but I was single and poor and it freed up money for other things. So that was a great gift at that time. For my kids, now, it wouldn't be a gift at all, since they don't buy those things for themselves anyway. ETA: Avon lady, haha. I am sure I should say "Avon Representative" but they were Avon ladies way back then... :-) Edited December 2, 2015 by marbel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 We do fuzzy socks, trial size toiletries, candy, and then maybe 1 or 2 small gag or cute little gifts. It's more for tradition. We still put an orange in the bottom of the stockings as well, which I always had in my stocking growing up. I think it's b/c that's the only time of the year my mother got real citrus fruit growing up poor, but I've heard it's related to the 3 kings? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I picked up umbrellas for the girls, the ones that are teeny when folded up. I always put in funny or crazy or cute socks, even for ds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Exactly! I've never seen the point of doing things like toothbrushes and toothpaste. We get toothbrushes from the dentist twice a year and I always keep extras in the house anyway. Travel size shampoos and conditioners are another mystery. We keep that stuff in the showers, even my youngest who buys a special brand. We switch out our toothbrushes four times a year: Easter, first trip of summer, Halloween, and Christmas. It keeps me from having to remember the every-3-months rule. :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I always put in funny or crazy or cute socks, even for ds. Last week we attended a funeral for a old family friend who was more family than friend. Anyway, as we are all sitting in the pews dressed in our best, I look down and see my 24 yo son wearing fox socks. The very same ones I got him for Christmas last year. It made me laugh. Only that child could do something to brighten such a sad event. So I say cute/funny socks for all! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) In addition to the usual, a Top Gear magazine, lights for his bike, tube patches and a USA cycling renewal membership. Probably some ski wax and wax brush. Maybe a small bike bag with tools. Easy laces for triathlons. And food. :) Edited December 2, 2015 by MEmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I like these little zipper pouches. (My daughter is getting something similar to match her purse.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'm getting everyone USB chargers & plug for their phones, in their favorite color. I'm tired of everyone losing their charger and then taking the on on my downstairs charging station, leaving me to find a new one. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Good shaving products for guys Funny socks or nice socks Small tools (something like the wallet ninja?) A book Brain teasers or trivia cards Good chocolate Good chocolate syrup Nice lotion Lip stuff None of these are rockin' but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Oldest DD is getting this. Not very practical but she'll get a kick out of it. Candy for both. Character pencils (Star Wars & Minions). Probably a small activity book for travels (crosswords or mazes or something). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Microfiber towels for hair drying Yeti cups/ koozies- in the south we monogram them Smathers and Branson -key fobs- card wallets Winter gloves Batting gloves North face beanie Phone chargers T-shirts/pj pants Floaty sunglass strap Baseball hat/visors Golf glove Gift cards- iTunes/Yoghut/Starbucks/steam I have teen boys, so this doesn't help for younger ones. Edited December 2, 2015 by Jan in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Oh! Just remembered - a huge hit here is always Shakesperean insult stuff. We've done gum, but there are lots of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 A new water bottle Washi tape,stickers, etc if they are artsy Good candy Handmade knit items (scarf, mittens) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 The game set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I like these little zipper pouches. (My daughter is getting something similar to match her purse.) These look about the same size as the one I got from REI decades ago. It's been so useful over the years to contain feminine products on the go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Mini alcohol bottles Art supplies Tickets to a local event Camera lens filters Cheap jewelry Wrenches Character band aids Ski wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Tervis mugs in a favorite theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Colored duct tape has been popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I love stockings! For the more adult crowd... Food stuffs: - mini jams, honeys, syrups or condiments - instant coffee or tea bags to keep in dorms or desks (sweetener or creamer if the recipient uses them) - nice chocolates or candies - packages of homemade goods - mason jar mixes of family favorites (pancakes, cookies, soups) - jerky - microwave popcorn (or regular popcorn - and fun pop corn seasonings!) - always an orange Practical: - mini umbrellas - gloves, scarves, hats, earmuffs - socks (fuzzy, crazy, or just basic) - tights or leggings - underwear - full size bathroom products (deoderant, toothpaste, etc. I always appreciated this when I was on a super tight budget post-college) - card holders/small wallets - collar stays - watch bands - phone cases - hair accessories (running headbands, bobby pins, hairbands, clips) - coin purse or zippered pouch - chapstick or lip gloss - hand lotion or hand sanitizer - lighter - small tools - bandaids or other first aid items - post it notes - ties or bow ties - shoelaces - travel mugs or water bottles - small desk calendar - kitchen items (measuring cups or spoons, wooden spoons, spatulas, hot pads, dish towels, spices, timer, peelers, can openers, wine openers) Fun - inexpensive jewelry (don't forget cufflinks for the guys!) - gift cards - silly mugs - pocket games (crosswords, logic, sudoku) - magazines (either a single magazine or a subscription) - tickets to something - magnets - anything to support a hobby (a nicer upgrade of a small thing, replacements of small things, etc) - "of the month" subscription (My Subscription Addiction or similar website has tons of ideas) - DVD/Blue Ray - books - copies of old family photos - fun boxes of matches (candle optional) - mini lego sets - set of notecards (and stamps!) - small grow your own bulb/herb kit - cocktail accessories (bitters, olives, picks, cocktail napkins, small bottles of alcohol - goofy or geeky t-shirts Think Geek, Uncommon Goods, and Easy are some of my favorite places to browse for items or ideas. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenityNow Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I wish we could stop doing stockings. I hate trying to come up with new ideas to fill them. Stockings for little kids are fine but I'm tired of doing the same old things every year for my husband and young adults. Hot cocoa mix, tea, pens, candy ---> all things we have around the house anyway. Last year I was really tired of doing stockings for my teens. It cost soooo much to fill them up! So I basically told them that they could either keep getting stockings or I could use that money to get them one more pretty nice gift. They both chose to get another gift. I did end up sewing new, much smaller stockings so they could still get a bit of special candy, but it was such a relief to not have to look for "filler"! Dh and I quit doing stockings for each other, too. He was really relieved to be rid of that job! Lol. Maybe you could offer your kids an option? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I tend to go for candy, jewelry, and gift cards (amazon/steam/whatever). Sometimes smaller toys (Skylander characters, shopkins, ...). I stopped doing anything that is purely filler. I hate cheap, junky stuff that is just there because it's small and works in a stocking. The main reasons I hate those things are 1. no one really wants them and 2. they just add to clutter for no good reason. I also don't ever put necessities in as gifts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Here are some past stocking stuffer idea threads I would just tag if I could. Hope you find something helpful! s/o of my Christmas shopping thread - fun adult stocking stuffer ideas "Nerd" themed stocking stuffers for my husband? The annual "what to put in teen boys' stockings?" thread Fun Stocking Stuffers for Tween/Teenage Boys Tea Lovers ... need stocking suggestions Need stocking stuffer suggestions stocking stuffers for adults Teenage boy stocking idea! Stocking stuffer ideas? how much do you spend on stocking stuffers per kid? Here are a couple of threads with Easter basket ideas that might work for Christmas stockings, too Good Easter basket ideas Easter baskets for bigger kids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 from JennaBlogs: 150 Stocking Stuffer Ideas and 450 Stocking Stuffer Ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 So far, my non-traditional stocking gifts are digital tire gauges for all of the drivers in the family,and a massive quantity of mechanical pencils for my son who loses them. My daughter who is spending the summer in China is also getting packing bags (the kind you roll the air out of). That's all I have so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Those ages are hard! I was going to say Legos :). For my oldest I do her favorite candy, groupons, gift cards, bath and body works sprays, gum...things along those lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 IF your DC have a favorite website or Webcomic (especially), check to see if there are print on demand items available on Zazzle, Redbubble, etc. DD is getting several buttons, magnets, and stickers from favorite webcomics/websites this way. I'm also planning to take some of the stickers and put them on cheap spiral notebooks and small sketchbooks, which will fill up more space. A t-shirt rolled up fills up space, too-and, again, you can often get them from favorite series. Giant Microbes and plush organs from iHeartGuts. Those Pop bobblehead figures, or other fandom toys (Dr. Who legos came out yesterday!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymama Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Stockings are my favorite part of Christmas presents I love the little surprises, though it does take a bit of work. Ideas I didn't see mentioned Small tools and sand paper Duck tape in their favorite sports team logo cleaning supplies for the car new ornament if you don't care about the actual orange you can use a chocolate orange instead nuts - plain, flavored, or fancy sports socks - for a favorite sport or supporting a favorite team slinky if they are into essential oils, one or two more or favorites craft supplies for anyone who crafts or has mentioned wanting to learn to do something along those lines card game new deck of cards or themed deck of cards snack packs of food you don't normally buy or eat, but that they like any basic item they forget to buy - lotion for the car and desk happen here I'm not sure if they still make it, but the Lego calendar is still a hit around here. Buff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Can't afford to do stockings this year....those little things add up to so much and usually just get thrown around the house anyway lost in the sea of larger gifts....my boys have hundreds of matchbox cars because of stockings. This year it will be candy only ...which my kids love getting more then trinkets anyway. Our house is already overflowing with pens, art supplies, tiny notebooks, tiny toys etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Skull candy earbuds are always a hit around here. They're inexpensive and come in some fun colors and are great to have in a gym bag, purse, etc. :iagree: I usually get them at Marshall's because they are way cheaper there than online or at Walmart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abba12 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 DH is getting some new underwear lol. In all seriousness, we are NOT a 'socks and jocks' gift family, but there's a very good brandname of underwear here that has a unique design and I decided it was about time DH got some good quality undies, he's never had more than the 5 pack cheapies before. Though, this brandname (bonds) is not cheap. This may well be the most expensive stocking I've ever filled. He's also getting the current limited edition nespresso capsules for his coffee machine. The kids are far easier. I think we have some 'bath bombs', some sand toys to go with their sensory kit gift, some BRIGHT hanging monkey stuffed toys, some 'my little ponies' and the baby has a baby torch. I'll buy some candy the week before christmas and we're set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Ok, I found two things for my dd's boyfriend, a pair of Broncos socks and a Wallet Ninja. I got my girls a tube of face mask, hand lotion and foot cream. I'm not getting anything other than candy for my ds. He's not into anything that would translate into a stocking stuffer. I'm also getting candy, Luna bars, and trail mix. And I call it good. My Christmas shopping is done. I'm amazed! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Marshalls has logic cards in a small box for $3 that will be a hit here (they have a brain teasers one, too). I would love to get these for ds16, but the clerk at my local store said she'd never heard of them and it doesn't look like the Marshalls website is set up for ordering (weird). I tried Googling, but got nowhere. Would you happen to know the brand name or where else they might be available? Thanks in advance for any help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Altoids/Ice Chips/equivalent. The kids love those little boxes. Almonds for dh and I. Socks of all sorts. I found some double layer ones with sticky soles @ walmart this year for all the girls. My college kids are all getting a small chef's knife (the grocery store is giving them away for shopping points). Crazy underwear. This is especially fun getting it for the one boy -- the girls all try to pick out something wild. LOL Nail polish/makeup brushes for the girls. Thumb drive or SD card. Emergency take-along charger. The older kids, the more costly the stockings!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesinIndiana Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Poo pourri. Retails for about $10 for a 2 ounce bottle. My favorite is Deja poo and I bought DH Trap a crap. 😀 Google the YouTube commercial but warning, the language is offensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I would love to get these for ds16, but the clerk at my local store said she'd never heard of them and it doesn't look like the Marshalls website is set up for ordering (weird). I tried Googling, but got nowhere. Would you happen to know the brand name or where else they might be available? Thanks in advance for any help! They are by the Lagoon Group, a British company, I think. I checked on their website and it looks like maybe the specific cards are discontinued? They look like this, though:http://www.morselmunk.com/Classic-Logic-Puzzles-p/fga-ul5370d-logicinstant.htm And they were on a display with lots of other 'retro' looking games by the same company, things like tabletop baseball and pingpong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 They are by the Lagoon Group, a British company, I think. I checked on their website and it looks like maybe the specific cards are discontinued? They look like this, though:http://www.morselmunk.com/Classic-Logic-Puzzles-p/fga-ul5370d-logicinstant.htm And they were on a display with lots of other 'retro' looking games by the same company, things like tabletop baseball and pingpong. Thanks so much! I appreciate the info and link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 The adults in my family (there are several because my brothers and sister come to Christmas) decided to start doing stockings again last year. In the past, we'd only done them for kids, but we always liked stockings. So everyone is supposed to bring one stocking stuffer (wrapped and labeled) for each person and some candy. The stocking stuffers range from the funny to the useful to the weird. My sister gave out rubber duckies with football team logos on them last year. This year everyone is getting toys from me, even the adults. Last year everyone got Starbucks gift cards from me. It was SO fun last year seeing all the funny off the wall stuff people gave each other, and we set a low price limit like $5 per gift, so it's not too expensive overall. :) My kids are getting lotion, fuzzy socks, a couple funny toys from the dollar store, nail polish, make up brush sets, a couple other things I"m blanking out on. :) In the past, they've gotten gift cards, little stuffed animals, pencils and pens. Stocking gifts are small an inexpensive at my house and everyone loves them. :) Last year my two year old got a sippy cup and crackers and fruit gummies. This year ever since Easter, she knows what candy is. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strange_girl Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 If you live where it's cold, warm gloves or mittens are great. We like to put magazines in stockings (we don't really buy or subscribe to magazines, so it's kind of a special thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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