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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
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 Posted - Dec 05 2006 : 2:04:55 PM
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I have two daughters (7 and almost 2)... I am trying to think of cool/fun/useable stocking stuffers. Any ideas? What do you stuff in stockings?
Thanks-
Kim in NC |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Erin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 05 2006 : 2:52:10 PM
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You asked the right person - I'm the queen of stocking stuffers.... long story, if you're interested, just ask me... it's already here somewhere...
There are hundreds of ideas - these are just some off the top of my head....
SOCKS - bright colors, thick & fuzzy, toe socks, any thing like that...
gel bracelets
beaded bracelets
earrings
watches
mood rings or friendship rings
friendship bracelets made from embroidery floss
funky nail polish colors
lip gloss, esp. flavored lip gloss
pencils, esp. those with their names on them
novelty pencil sharpeners (come in all kinds of shapes)
novelty erasers (also come in all kinds of shapes)
feathery pens
Pens with toys on tops
pez dispensers
cool or unusual key rings
backpack charms
For boys, whistles or compass key chains
candy, esp. lifesavers, or other retro brand candies
refrigerator magnets
picture frame magnets (you can make these)
any kind of christmas ornaments
hair ribbons or bows/headbands
hats
mittens/gloves
CDs or tapes of music
books on tape/audio books
mini books
mini journals or diaries, esp ones that lock
small teddy bears or other small animals
tiny crystal animals (wrap very very well and put in a box)
flashlights
tiny purses or bags for storing special stuff (kids love pretty drawstring bags)
tiny boxes for storing jewelry
coins from other countries
stamps from other countries
those sample sized shampoos or conditioners, toothpaste, etc. from hotels
toothbrushes
sample sized jellies and jams
sample sized cookies/snack packs of cookies, crackers or gummy treats
oranges, tangerines, apples
nuts of all kinds
hard sour candy balls
tiny boxes of chocolates (Like the candied cherries)
mini waldorf dolls (made from pipe cleaners and floss)
anything miniature that could be used in a doll house
sculpey clay and molds
rubber stamps and tiny stamp pads
foam stamps
paint brushes
stationery sets, esp. notecards
cookie cutters of all kinds - for baking or tracing
colored pencils
crayons
stencils or those rulers with cutouts for stenciling
Madame Alexander dolls
Harmonica
Tin whistle/flute/recorder
balsa wood kits for airplanes or dinosaurs (for boys) - check your hardware store
flower seeds or herb seeds for growing indoors on the window sill
any small dolls or toys, like polly pocket, Dawn dolls, mini animal families
those Breyer horse models (remember those?) - try the little ones for the stockings
hot wheels or mini tractors (for boys or farm girls- we loved ours and collected them insanely)
football or sports cards
decks of cards
magic tricks
For younger child -
blocks
tiny stuffed animals
balls
books (any of those mini books - I think Golden Books makes the classics in tiny versions.)
socks, mittens, hats etc.
felt puppets - if you make a bunch that are blank, you can have the kids decorate them later on, or you can do a half dozen or so - for example, a king, princess, dragon and wizard, or fairy tale ones...
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Dec 05 2006 : 3:04:53 PM
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I LOVE stocking stuffers too! Almost more fun than the big gifts! Erin named everything I could possible think of!
Have fun!
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2006 : 5:19:05 PM
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Holy canolli Erin! That was some list! I printed it to stick in my purse! Don't have kids of my own but your ideas will make for some great inexpensive gifts for friends kids!
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Dec 05 2006 : 8:11:37 PM
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Erin-Julie and I must think alike but I do have kids to "stocking stuff"! Thanks for the great "shopping list", it's in my wallet already to go tomorrow.
with a happy heart |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2006 : 8:54:46 PM
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I posted this on another forum, but it fits well here also. When filling the stockings, I always followed on old saying I had read, "Something to eat, something to read, something to play with and something you need." It made my choices easier and while the stocking presents were different, each child knew they were getting the "same thing."
It has since become a tradition, and the children - now ages 22 - 34 - still look forward to their stocking stuffers. Just takes a little more creative thought on my part!
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 04:59:21 AM
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Sandy, that's a sweet tradition! I like that idea.
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