uksue
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Post by uksue on Nov 12, 2015 1:39:29 GMT
I always end up with a load of stocking fillers for my daughter and very few for my sons! My big score for her this year was a beauty blender at a third the normal price ,a zoelva brush, a discontinued body shop facial cleanser she loves, a silicone 'egg' for cleaning her makeup brushes, some elemis papaya enzyme peel and Clinique mascara ( from a magazine) some stretchy brush guards for her makeup brushes after cleansing , her favourite candle and Dr Bonners soap . I bought her some super - soft lounging socks and trainer socks also. I found my oldest boy some of his favourite discontinued Lynx hair gel : but the youngest only has various chocolate so far  |
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 12, 2015 1:49:29 GMT
I'll be watching this thread! My DD who is almost 15 likes funky socks, so I always get some of those and a small iTunes gift card. Gum packs. Nail polish. But, I have a son (they are twins) and he is difficult. Cute socks is not his thing! Ha! I used to find cute stuff at the container store but I didn't see much this year! Funny socks are a big hit with the boys and girls in our area. My 16 yr. old just got socks from Target with kale on them and longer socks with a cowboy Christmas thing. She got a pair for her friend (boy) so they can "twin" to school with matching socks. They get some crazy ones at Target. They are between $1.50 and $4 depending on if they are short or high socks. My 21 year old son goes for a crazy sock too. They are the only kind I wear. Today they are lucky shamrocks. |
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 12, 2015 1:51:36 GMT
Their own nail clippers As a teacher, I would recommend a pack of nice pens. It is getting to that point in the year where students are running low on pens/pencils. Yes, a set of markers, red pen, or a new binder if theirs is torn up. |
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Post by PEArfect on Nov 12, 2015 2:07:03 GMT
Here's what I have so far for my daughters. ..
Beanie Boo
Nail polish
EOS
Eyelash curler
Nail buffer/file
Face wash & moisturizer
Foundation
Magnetic book marks
Hair brush
Bobby pins
Loofah
No show socks for Vans
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Post by scrappysurfer on Nov 12, 2015 2:25:24 GMT
Texting gloves
Hallmark ornament
Cheap/used video game
Candy cane full of chocolate
Chocolate santas
New cases for electronics
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Post by mztfied on Nov 12, 2015 3:25:32 GMT
Last year I found something really fun for my 3 year old grandsons stocking. I was browsing the perfume isle in Walmart and noticed on a shelf in a box were "Dinosaur Eggs". These are bath bombs. When the fizzing is done there is a little plastic dinosaur left over. His Mom said he thought they were funny. I think each one was about $1.47. Here is video showing how to make these yourself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbuh-QEv0gM |
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Nov 12, 2015 3:27:52 GMT
ODS is 15. We are carrying on a tradition my grandpa started for my dad and his two brothers. My dad did the same for my brothers and me. DS gets one nice hand tool in his stocking each year. By the time he lives in his own apartment, he should have a pretty decent assortment of good quality basic tools.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 12, 2015 3:50:36 GMT
Any ideas for a 4 year old DD who has EVERYTHING? My Little Pony mini doll blind bags (although they aren't truly "blind" there is a small clear spot at the top back of the pack where you can see inside to see which one it is). Glitter Glider or MagiClip Princess dolls. Small Tsum Tsums (my 5yo would LOVE to get every one of these!). Small Lego sets. Small stuffed animal or doll. Step Reader books in the lower levels, at 4 my DD was starting to learn to read with these and there are hundreds of them. Fun socks, nail polish, hair pretties, slippers, stickers, crayons/markers, small puzzles, candy. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 12, 2015 4:08:12 GMT
For older kids or adults:
Portable power for cell phones or other electronics
iTunes or Amazon gift cards
Earbuds, headphones or portable speakers
Retro candy
New wallet full of gift cards
Lip balm
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tanya2
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Post by tanya2 on Nov 12, 2015 5:06:12 GMT
omg I just had a dream the other night that it was christmas & I had completely forgotten to buy stocking stuff!!!!
so I'm definitely going to be watching this thread
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Post by holly on Nov 12, 2015 6:30:28 GMT
I heard about a company on Clark Howard called Hollar dot com. Looks like they have a lot of stocking stuffers and everything is $2-5 and free shipping over $25. I've never ordered from them so I can't vouch for them.
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tomboymama
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Post by tomboymama on Nov 12, 2015 6:54:02 GMT
I have teen and older girls. I ordered some fandom sampler tea tins from Adagio from some of their favorite podcasts/TV shows. Other items are socks, mini flash lights, a silver panda coin from China is a tradition, gum, rice candy, pens, post its, EOS lip balm, flavored honey sticks, hot chocolate, and candy, earrings. They still like Lego mini figs too.
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Post by dald222 on Nov 12, 2015 8:53:05 GMT
some of ours are golf balls & tees...guitar picks ( personalized guitar picks on etsy)favorite candies..make up..cologne or perfume things for a car or truck.
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Post by wellway on Nov 12, 2015 9:51:00 GMT
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Post by johna on Nov 12, 2015 11:03:05 GMT
sorry, I went offline shortly afterward. These were close to the registers with all the little things they put together for holiday shopping, iykwim. At my W, they were in the men's clothing area, right across from the registers, so parallel, I guess. They had other stuff that would appeal to men, but I am drawing a blank right now. I think it was one of those heavy cardboard display things they use.
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Post by TankTop on Nov 12, 2015 11:13:55 GMT
Ear buds for everyone
New iphone charging cord for dd. She breaks them all the time
Sports cards
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 11:27:36 GMT
Pen with a rubber to that can be used on smart phones
Electronics cleaning wipes
Ear buds
Phone stand
Ornament
PJ pants
Book
Nerf dart refills
Fun magnets (good for high school lockers)
Gift cards
Lottery scratch off tickets
Candy
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Nov 12, 2015 12:25:44 GMT
DD and I are both getting Harry Potter coloring books in our stockings, along with pencils or markets. Decorative pill case (for DD to use at sleepovers) Makeup Tea infuser (I actually ordered new ones to go with our Advent calendars. We missed David's so we ordered Teanzo's) Socks (my favorite) Any ideas for a 4 year old DD who has EVERYTHING? My Little Pony mini doll blind bags (although they aren't truly "blind" there is a small clear spot at the top back of the pack where you can see inside to see which one it is). There is also a list floating around the Internet that you can match up with a number on the back of the box. I cannot tell you how many times DD and I looked at those little numbers finding the right pony when she was in that phase. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 12:28:39 GMT
My almost 12 year old: fancy colored pencils, lotion, earings, new ear buds, chapstix,candy,a small sketch book, a new journal with some fun pens.
My 16 year old: new ear buds, stance socks,makeup, earings, gum, candy, a coffee GC, Chickfila GC,razors.
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Post by tlsmi on Nov 12, 2015 12:41:26 GMT
For kids:
Pez dispenser
Bobblehead
Nail polish or nail art stickers
Chocolate milk straws
Temporary tattoos
Comic book
Key chain
Mother-in-law, Mom, etc:
Flower seed packets
Small cute notepad for her purse
Nice pen
Hot cocoa pack
Lip balm
Votive candle
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Post by desertgirl on Nov 12, 2015 12:53:35 GMT
If you type "stocking stuffer" into Etsy's search box, you'll spend hours finding unusual stuff. Not that I did that last weekend...
ETA: Art Altered on Etsy has interesting magnets for all types of people.
Great thread - thanks for starting it early!
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Post by apeacalledliz on Nov 12, 2015 13:09:59 GMT
My kids are 21, 19 and 17 (holy crap by the way! They were babies when I started coming to twopeas around 5,3,1-ish).. anyway clearly they don't ask for toys anymore for Christmas so their stocking is chock full of silly fun stuff.
Silly Putty
some sort of gun, I like the ones that shoot disks or whirly birds
card games(UNO, Skip Bo etc)
matchbox cars
polly pockets(these two things are surprisingly a huge hit)
coloring book and crayons
those nasty grow when you put them in water animals
balloonies(another huge hit)
a small stuffie
A DVD of a childhood favorite movie
I also include:
i tunes cards
personal hygiene stuff
mini first aid kits(especially for the 21 year old, he is a chef and is constantly burned or cut)
lip gloss/balm
gum
candy
socks
undies(fun boxers for the boys)
Mostly I just love that they play with the stuff from their stockings on Christmas morning, after all the gifts are open they sit and play with all the fun stuff.
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Post by mommaho on Nov 12, 2015 13:41:30 GMT
Love some of these idea, gotta check out the Portable Sonic toothbrush as I always give them a new one in their stocking! I found this site that has a few good ideas:
Stocking Stuffers for All Ages
Our girls are 31, 30 and 27 and I'm giving them Coloring Books with Bic Flair Marker sets - gotta love it!
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Post by brandy327 on Nov 12, 2015 23:18:34 GMT
WOW! SO many great ideas here!! I love this place! And you ladies!!  |
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Post by stahija on Nov 12, 2015 23:29:09 GMT
Silly putty, I'm in my 30s and my mom still puts this in everyone's stocking.
toothbrush
socks
chapstick
scratch tickets
favorite chocolate/candy
That's what is always in our stockings
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 12, 2015 23:58:29 GMT
This thread is so valuable. Thank you for starting it. A bit off track, but I put lottery tickets into the holiday cookie baskets that I hand out to my neighbors. It's just for fun.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 13, 2015 0:38:01 GMT
My four boys are all teens or young men. The standard items for their stockings in the last few years have been:
- a bag of those chocolate "coins" (they have *always* had these)
- a toothbrush (it's my mom-joke; anytime I give them candy, I give a toothbrush)
- new earbuds
- a lottery ticket
- gift card to each's favorite fast-food place
- nail clippers or a nice new razor
- mini-flashlight
- pocketknife or five-in-one type tool
- a nice bottle of cologe
- a toy of some sort
- chapstick
- cash
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Post by Layce on Nov 13, 2015 0:55:11 GMT
I agree, this thread's a keeper :-)
Got our teenaged nieces Stance socks last Christmas.. Beeg hit, looking for more this year! :-)
Anything quite cool, please share.
Layce
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Post by beanbuddymom on Nov 13, 2015 0:57:26 GMT
I get my kids a jumbo pack of Scotch tape. That way they don't have to borrow from me all year!  And post-it notes. Some plain, some shapes. They really love those, too. OMG that's genius. My DS has a huge issue with using Scotch tape and I am always hiding it from him. Getting his own would be so funny and practical too, but something he would love at the same time. |
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 13, 2015 1:00:58 GMT
- a toothbrush (it's my mom-joke; anytime I give them candy, I give a toothbrush) I don't do it as a joke but it times out pretty good. Toothbrushes-Christmas Easter (when in March) Their birthdays (June/July) Halloween |
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