Share your Stocking Stuffers

[katydid1971]

Don't forget to include ideas for mom and dad, not just the kids

[lalasmama]

DD is receiving tape with patterns on it (she's in a tape phase). Some Lipsmackers natural lip gloss. AG-style shoes from Walmart. A mini Nerf gun (SO and I will get these too). A new tree ornament that has something to do with this past year. And any other little dollar-type items I come across.

SO is getting the mini Nerf gun. Razor refills. No other ideas yet. Maybe an ornament from his fave football team that we watch together.

[Seitvonzu]

i stuff all the stockings in my house, including my own. we'll be at my parents this year...so i need to think of a few things for them too :)

so far i probably have WAY to much for dd and a few things for myself.... i love new ideas though! ;)

myself:
little figures of the beatles (i think they are kinnex? or something...they were at target, not on sale, and i STILL could not resist them)
orange wellies for my 18" dolls (yes, i'm a child)

DD:
$5 hexbug target giftcard

3 scentos markers ("holiday" scents-pine(elf), peppermint(snowman),and gingerbread(reindeer)

Sparkly Baton (from michaels, in the cheap toys bins-- 2 dollars, but i know she'll love)

Sponge Grow Capsule Insects (she asks for this everytime we go to our garden, but they are 5 bucks there... 1 dollar at michaels! she'll love them!)

Domestic Cats TOOB (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6798759513P?sid=IDx20110310x00001 i&srccode=cii_184425893&cpncode=31-48840787-2.... dd is "OBSESSED" with cats)

Sometype of calico critter from my "stash" (babies for sure...she LOVES the babies pretty much exclusively)

Rio Dvd (requested, haven't ordered yet)

Chocolate Santa
Something peppermint (again, my child is "obsessed")
Clementine

this reminds me to go in my closet and see what is lurking :) my mother is typically very easy :) my husband and father, not so much :)

[JdrKuhnert]

The boys
I found a great deal (for Germany) on a 24 pack of Playdoh and will split it 4 ways.
Playmobil figures to go with the western series they are receiving.
Bubbles
Stickers
Matchbox or Hot Wheels cars
a card game for my eldest
a few sweets (hopefully my mother remembers to send candy canes this year)

We also buy each boy a book each year and place it next to the stocking.

My husband (theme this year is bicycle riding)
Lindt chocolates
a tie
CD writer pens
a yellow safety vest for riding his bike in the dark
a rain cover for his bike seat
new winter gloves
new scarf so he stops stealing my cashmere ones
bike helmet rain cover
some sort of toy that is yet to be determined

[MamaMolly]

i stuff all the stockings in my house, including my own.



Oooooh I hadn't thought of this! I've really really been wanting the Squinkies Cinderella set for myself. I want to put it on every birthday cake I have for the rest of my life. Seriously. But I felt silly buying them...but SANTA can always put them into my stocking!!

:bowdown: Thank you!!!

For the DDs I have:
sticker earrings (they've been hounding us to let them get their ears pierced)
new crayons/markers
coloring books

[new_mommy25]

I have these wooden checkers in my cart for DS's stocking: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JMGJXQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A1OSFFZX3JZB4Z
Other things I will probably put in are pokemon cards, yugioh cards, itunes gift card, candy.

For DD I don't have any ideas but will probably be art supplies, maybe a little purse, candy.

We're going on a trip two days after Christmas so maybe some travel things like a new DS game for both. Honestly, I haven't given it too much thought yet!

[Nooknookmom]

DD is receiving tape with patterns on it (she's in a tape phase). Some Lipsmackers natural lip gloss. AG-style shoes from Walmart. A mini Nerf gun (SO and I will get these too). A new tree ornament that has something to do with this past year. And any other little dollar-type items I come across.

SO is getting the mini Nerf gun. Razor refills. No other ideas yet. Maybe an ornament from his fave football team that we watch together.

Nice to hear someone else has a tape fiend! My 5 yo blows through rolls of duct tape! Right now she has two strollers taped together to make a double. I'm thinking engineering is in her future!!

[chozen]

i stuff all the stockings in my house, including my own. we'll be at my parents this year...so i need to think of a few things for them too :)

so far i probably have WAY to much for dd and a few things for myself.... i love new ideas though! ;)

myself:
little figures of the beatles (i think they are kinnex? or something...they were at target, not on sale, and i STILL could not resist them)
orange wellies for my 18" dolls (yes, i'm a child)

DD:
$5 hexbug target giftcard

3 scentos markers ("holiday" scents-pine(elf), peppermint(snowman),and gingerbread(reindeer)

Sparkly Baton (from michaels, in the cheap toys bins-- 2 dollars, but i know she'll love)

Sponge Grow Capsule Insects (she asks for this everytime we go to our garden, but they are 5 bucks there... 1 dollar at michaels! she'll love them!)

Domestic Cats TOOB (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6798759513P?sid=IDx20110310x00001 i&srccode=cii_184425893&cpncode=31-48840787-2.... dd is "OBSESSED" with cats)

Sometype of calico critter from my "stash" (babies for sure...she LOVES the babies pretty much exclusively)

Rio Dvd (requested, haven't ordered yet)

Chocolate Santa
Something peppermint (again, my child is "obsessed")
Clementine

this reminds me to go in my closet and see what is lurking :) my mother is typically very easy :) my husband and father, not so much :)

where did you get the scented markers?

[infomama]

sticker earrings (they've been hounding us to let them get their ears pierced)


Did you see these? http://www.poppydrops.com/
I'm ordering some for both dds.

[lhafer]

Did you see these? http://www.poppydrops.com/
I'm ordering some for both dds.

I ordered those for my 6yr old - they are SO cute!! She wants earrings, but has refused to get her ears pierced because someone in her class told her it hurt. I thought these would be perfect for her.

[jam224]

For the techie, a gadget cleaning cloth: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/stockingStuffers?productId=10031081&N=62523 or http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Cleaning-Generation-BlackBerry-TXA00212US/dp/B004TLH7C0/

For ANY mom or dad that replaces the kids' toys' batteries, a small screwdriver with different bits: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/stockingStuffers?productId=10031228&N=62523

For little ones, a cute toothbrush holder: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/stockingStuffers?productId=10026181&N=62523

For anyone, a reusable shopping bag from Envirosax: http://www.envirosax.com/

For little girls, some non-toxic nail polish from Keeki: http://www.keekipureandsimple.com/nail-care/non-toxic-polish.html

[scrooks]

Did you see these? http://www.poppydrops.com/
I'm ordering some for both dds.

These look great! Just ordered some for DDs stocking!

[Seitvonzu]

i saw the scented markers at target (on a stationary section holiday endcap) and they came in packs of 3 for 3 dollars...unfortunately the way they packaged them was in scent combos that didn't include all the preferred scents. fortunately i then found them at MICHAELS packaged individually-- so either target or michaels, but i found michaels to be more suited to our needs :)

[KrisM]

DS1 (8.5)
Pokemon cards
Pokemon handbook
DS game
Swish
Rubik's slide

DD (6.5)
earrings
DS game
AG earrings
Barbie Popstar DVD
Barbie Popstar mini doll

DS2 (4.5)
spiderman gloves
small Imaginext Green Lantern figure
Spectacular Spider Man DVD

DH
Google play card
Star Trek Comics

That's what I have right now. I'll even it up and maybe add another 1-2 things to each.

[traciann]

I try not to do too many toys. I just end up throwing it away later.

DD7 and DD4
avon stocking stuffers of bubble bath, lotion and lip balm (I have always loved these!)
playdough sweet shoppe cans (3 pack)
seasonal candy
new toothbrush
maybe a dvd for each girl. soul surfer and brave.

dh
avon stocking stuffer of bubble bath and lotion.
vaseline lip therapy several tubes
seasonal candy
junky food treats

dh insists that we wrap stocking stuffers. I used to hate it...but now I love it. More to unwrap since we keep gifts to a minimum.

[SnuggleBuggles]

I'm thinking candy only.

[sntm]

We always do magazines also. Last year DS1 got star wars comics, DSO got home brew and golf mags and I got knitting mags.

[crl]

Lip gloss/balm
Nail polish
Sunglasses
Fingernail clippers
Hand warmer packets
Small tissue packages
Shaker eggs
Play silks
Candy
Gum
Hot chocolate packages
Deck of cards
Mittens/gloves
Baseball batting gloves
Lotion
Soap
Cuticle cream
Socks
Jewelry
Gift cards
Lottery tickets
Small alcohol bottles

HTH,
Catherine

[hillview]

wow I got nothing. :bag

[klwa]

toothbrush
toothpaste
body wash/shampoo
underwear
socks
candy
DVD
small lego set
small squinkie set

Yeah, our stockings are somewhat boring, but still fun to open & everything gets used.

[infomama]

Piggy paint for sure.

[Jai]

For DS I am thinking...

Finger castanets
Rhythm sticks
Headlamp http://www.landofnod.com/light-the-way-head-lamp-blue/f11364
Toothbrush
Candy

[MamaMolly]

Did you see these? http://www.poppydrops.com/
I'm ordering some for both dds.

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! These are awesome!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[inmypjs]

I like to use the small toys that come along with Target gift cards every now and then. I buy the gift card and just use it myself, and then put the toys in their stockings. So far this year I have a caterpillar hexbug, 3D house puzzle, and today I found a car that follows a line drawn with a marker, and a magnetic maze.

Love those poppydrop earrings too!

[ncat]

Santa (who shops at Target) almost always brings socks - not sure why, but both kids get excited about this! DD gets hair accessories, lip gloss, etc. Last year, both kids got flashlights which were a huge hit.

[California]

A friend of mine just tipped me off to the Hello Kitty bath and body set in stock now at our local Costco. She's taking everything out of the package and putting everything in her DD's stocking. Instant stocking! Think it's around $20 and comes with a lot of stuff, all usable.

[roseyloxs]

DD & DS will both be getting:

piggy paints
baby legs (DS likes to wear them on his arms during winter time)
glow sticks
aquasphere goggles
magformers (we already have 2 sets but I found a site that sells them individually by shape and DS really wants some pentagons like he has at school, I got DD some trapezoids).
Sweets


DH
His stocking is going to be wine themed.

More vacu vin wine stoppers both in boring gray and a pack of colors.
A vacu vin wine pourer
probably a bottle of wine as well.
Sweets (Germany has a candy called wine gummies, those would fit in nicely)

[WitMom]

Every year, stockings have
-underwear
-socks
-personalized ornament

They will both also get a Nintendo DS game, a gummy bear on a stick, and Swish for DD1, Slamwich for DD2.

Hmmm, sort of feels like that's not enough, but I'm trying to stay away from stuff that will just be thrown out in a week or two. Maybe I'll add some band-aids, Chapstick etc.

[kristac]

so far the only thing I have for the boys are big bouncy balls from the .25 machine at old navy and a big horseshoe magnet from the dollar tree.
eta- purchased a beanie baby for each, pipsqueek markers, mini oil pastel kit (ac moore) and a mini notebook I am going to put TOP SECRET on for their spy kit.
eta2- added some beyblades, a kitchen timer, a puzzle and an ikea owl puppet for my 5 year old, spy gear from target
http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-Sp...py+night+scope
http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-70...+voice+changer
and for DH I picked up a earbud cord wrapper from the dollar spot at target (looks like a little hamburger)
cell phone charger holders (similar to this) http://www.amazon.com/Driinn-Mobile-...charger+holder (2 in a pack for $3 at target as well)

Thinking-
Contigo Cups for their beds (they have bunk beds so no night stand) http://www.amazon.com/Contigo-Autoseal-Stainless-12-Ounce-Orange/dp/B004Q3QXW6/ref=pd_sim_k_3
solar car http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Car-Smallest-Powered-Educational/dp/B004FEXUP4/ref=sr_1_7?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352752964&sr=1-7&keywords=Solar+Car+owi
spy glasses http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Toys-Rearview-Spy-Glasses/dp/B000SRLO1Y/ref=sr_1_10?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352752814&sr=1-10&keywords=spy+glasses
watch
fyrflyz http://www.amazon.com/FyrFlyz-Light-Toy-Colors-Vary/dp/B004OBZSQM/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352752744&sr=1-2
glow sticks
some more of these http://www.amazon.com/Laser-Finger-Beams-Bright-finger/dp/B005KYIYB8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352643200&sr=8-2&keywords=finger+lasers. We bought some over the summer and the boys have a blast with them with their magnatiles and other toys. Sadly they are a bit junky so many of them have died and been lost now but they have great play value so I will probably replace them.
LED shoelaces http://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-multi-color-fashion-Flashing-Shoelaces/dp/B004OE7L8C/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1352753190&sr=8-7&keywords=glow+shoelaces
hexbugs
stapleless stapler http://www.amazon.com/Pencil-Grip-Classics-Capacity-TPG-133/dp/B000IGCUZE/ref=sr_1_2?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1352919802&sr=1-2&keywords=staple+free+stapler
GloBrushes http://www.amazon.com/Arm-Hammer-SpinBrush-GloBrush-Toothbrush/dp/B004MXLLBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353284295&sr=8-1&keywords=spinbrush+globrush

For DH
earbud holder
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/greatGifts/her?productId=10034019&green=2ddf7400-49f5-2c2e25-6567-4f2352a7acf1
or
http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Curvyman-Cord-Supervisor/dp/B002LED4II/ref=pd_sim_e_10

[iaam]

so far the only thing I have for the boys are big bouncy balls from the .25 machine at old navy and a big horseshoe magnet from the dollar tree.

Thinking-

Snipped


I love some of these ideas - thanks!

FYI, your links lead to the items in your wishlist, identifying you on Amazon.

[lizzywednesday]

...Some Lipsmackers natural lip gloss. ...

They make natural? Would you be able to link or point me to a location? DD had a fit in the grocery the other day because we nearly passed a pair of Disney-logo lip glosses (I let her buy them with her own money) but I'm not crazy about the ingredients ...

"Santa" typically puts toothbrushes, hand lotion, tissue packs and lip balms in stockings along with some small treats.

So, that's a long-winded way to say link please?

[BabyBearsMom]

DD1 (2.5 yo):

Stick on earrings (since she is begging for her ears to be pierced...yes she is 2)
A little kids camel back water bottle http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12447129&emssrcid=GoogleBase:PS12447129&gclid=CMS29vugyrMCFUQw4AodCzEAUg
Coloring books
A few books that I picked up at her school's recent Scholastic sale
Piggy Paint
Burts Bees Lip balm
A blush brush (she is always stealing mine)
Maybe a movie
Toiletries: leave in conditioner, shampoo, new tooth brush etc.

DD2 (8 mos):

HA Best Ever First Socks: http://www.hannaandersson.com/style.asp?from=SC%7c1%7c2%7c156%7c45%7c10%7c%7c&simg=28554_56O
Play Silks
Lotion
Puffs
A set of a couple of little people
Some new teethers
New pacifiers

[kristac]

Other past hits and ideas-
oball
harmonica
egg/ animal shakers
foam planes/ gliders
pocket kites
dice
crank flashlight http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30190857/
pullback airplanes/ cars http://www.amazon.com/InAir-F-18-Hornet-Blue-Angel/dp/B001QD3UAW/ref=pd_sim_t_1
Rory Story Cubes
Usborne Doodle Cards http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=usborne+doodles+cards HIGHLY RECOMMEND

[jerigirl]

For ANY mom or dad that replaces the kids' toys' batteries, a small screwdriver with different bits: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/giftWrapWonderland/stockingStuffers?productId=10031228&N=62523



I got 5 of those last year to give as stocking stuffers and was VERY disappointed. I returned 2 (1 that broke right away, and one unopened) and threw another away after it broke. I have one left that so far has managed to not break, yet. The working tip stays in with a tiny little magnet. 1/4 in diameter. If you stuff all of the tips in the handle it is easy to displace that magnet. once that happens the tips don't stay in the handle and you have a tiny little magnet on the loose. Hopefully they fixed them for this season.

[Momit]

I remember a few people were looking for these last year. A lip balm "koozie" with clip to attach to a backpack. Comes with SPF 15 lip balm from Beyond Coastal. Free ship with Shoprunner.

http://www.drugstore.com/beyond-coastal-active-lip-balm-spf-15-with-a-chap-wrap-citrus-grove/qxp374595?catid=183855

[elbenn]

I have these little dipping bowls and they are great. They would make a nice stocking stuffer for an adult. They are so useful--good for small servings of things like nuts and sunflower seeds, and also good for dipping sauces.

http://www.amazon.com/All-Purpose-Individual-Condiment-Commercial-Restaurant/dp/B000K9WTLO/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1352820150&sr=1-1&keywords=stainless+steel+dipping

[fivi2]

My Target men's section had a few items my girls will be getting (on an end cap) Those annoying colored lights that clip on the end of fingers, a head lamp, and a little lantern.

Not sure what else. Rainbow Fairy books, socks, pjs, a couple of books they requested, some magic tricks.

[KrisM]

I need ideas for my 4 year old DS2. I'm stuck. We usually do small things that are real things. We skip dollar store, Happy Meal stuff, etc. I have a DVD, spiderman shirt, and spiderman gloves. I need 2-3 more small things.

[farmgirl]

My girls (7, 4, and 2) are getting
Crank flashlight (http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Weatheready-3-LED-Carabineer-Rechargeable/dp/B002MFK7BS/ref=pd_sim_sg_3) or lantern (http://www.amazon.com/Wind-Go-Mini-LED-Lantern/dp/B000HDJ6AK/ref=pd_sim_sg_5)
Haba (http://www.amazon.com/Haba-2598-Animal-Yahtzee-HABA/dp/B000A16R06/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1353127894&sr=1-4&keywords=haba+games) Games (http://www.amazon.com/Caterpillar-Dice-Tin-Game-Go/dp/B0002HYH14/ref=pd_sim_t_3) and a card game each for the older two
Tiny metal spoons to eat with as we have a random one from grandma's house that they are always fighting over
A box of cute bandaids to use however they want
Rolls of tape to use as they please
Post-its
My oldest might get a watch (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000UIY3U/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_10?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER) and a mood ring and she really wants her own box of Cabaret crackers
A miniature tape measure
A few playmobil things

We do the whole want/need/wear/read thing and don't spend much on those presents, so I like to have some special and fun things in their stockings

I also have an 8 month old boy who will probably get
Hohner 4 piece band (http://www.amazon.com/Hohner-4-Piece-Baby-Band/dp/B000RGP4ZS/ref=pd_sim_t_2)
Indestructibles book (http://www.amazon.com/Indestructibles-Jungle-Rumble-Kaaren-Pixton/dp/0761158588/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1353129066&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=indestuctibles)
Small (http://www.amazon.com/The-Wheels-Pudgy-Board-Book/dp/044840124X/ref=pd_vtp_b_6) board (http://www.amazon.com/Richard-Scarrys-Cars-Trucks-Chunky/dp/0679806636/ref=pd_vtp_b_2) books (http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Baby-4-Copy-Slipcase/dp/0312494475/ref=pd_vtp_b_6)

[mom2224]

tennis balls
gold chocolate coins from Trader Joes
bath toys
magnifying glass

lifehammer for DH and me

[swissair81]

Found this in my FB feed. Science related stocking stuffers: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Science-Stocking-Stuffers.html?soid=1111349463844&aid=l0nusupm7rI

[kristac]

Target had some spy gear in their stocking stuffers for $4.99:
http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-Spy-Gear-Nightspyer/dp/B0000A30RN/ref=sr_1_6?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1353280401&sr=1-6&keywords=spy+night+scope
http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Planet-70055-Voice-Scrambler/dp/B0001WWKU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353280321&sr=8-1&keywords=spygear+voice+changer
They had christmas hexbugs with antlers in ornaments for $4.99
Batmobile mini lego set
They actually had alot more stuffers suitable for toddlers and babies then they have in years past.



In the dollar spot they had kids earbuds ($3)
earbud cord wrappers ($1)
suction cup toothbrush holders (whales) ($3)
some really cute playfood- donuts, cookies, cupcakes ($3)
lots of little christmas craft kits
cell phone charger holders (similar to this) http://www.amazon.com/Driinn-Mobile-Charger-Holder-Organizer/dp/B000YQ22HO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353280786&sr=8-1&keywords=phone+charger+holder (2 in a pack for $3)

[happymom]

I need ideas for my 4 year old DS2. I'm stuck. We usually do small things that are real things. We skip dollar store, Happy Meal stuff, etc. I have a DVD, spiderman shirt, and spiderman gloves. I need 2-3 more small things.

DD is almost 4 and I just got her this toothbrush from Target:
http://www.amazon.com/Spinbrush-Battery-Powered-Toothbrush-Girls/dp/B003C4HCQG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hpc_1

She had a GREAT time decorating it. We spelled out her name with the alphabet stickers, and then she spent a long time choosing stickers to decorate the rest of it. She was so thrilled and proud she wanted to bring it to school to show her teachers/friends, then to grandma's house to show off there...lol. The boy's version looks cute too!

[kristac]

DD is almost 4 and I just got her this toothbrush from Target:
http://www.amazon.com/Spinbrush-Battery-Powered-Toothbrush-Girls/dp/B003C4HCQG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hpc_1

She had a GREAT time decorating it. We spelled out her name with the alphabet stickers, and then she spent a long time choosing stickers to decorate the rest of it. She was so thrilled and proud she wanted to bring it to school to show her teachers/friends, then to grandma's house to show off there...lol. The boy's version looks cute too!


We have had the boys version before- they are great. This year I think we are getting http://www.amazon.com/Arm-Hammer-SpinBrush-GloBrush-Toothbrush/dp/B004MXLLBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353284295&sr=8-1&keywords=spinbrush+globrush. They are also $5 at Target. I like the light timer feature and the boys love anything that glows/lights up. There were actually a lot of fun toothbrush options at Target.

[KrisM]

DD is almost 4 and I just got her this toothbrush from Target:
http://www.amazon.com/Spinbrush-Battery-Powered-Toothbrush-Girls/dp/B003C4HCQG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hpc_1

She had a GREAT time decorating it. We spelled out her name with the alphabet stickers, and then she spent a long time choosing stickers to decorate the rest of it. She was so thrilled and proud she wanted to bring it to school to show her teachers/friends, then to grandma's house to show off there...lol. The boy's version looks cute too!

He'd love that. I think I'll get it, but will probably get one for the others too, and then I'm still short 2-3 things. Ha ha. It keeps working like that. I think of something, but it's something all would like!

[jennilynn]

So far, I'm thinking:
a DVD or CD for each (Polar Express maybe?)
fun socks
candy canes
binoculars (http://www.landofnod.com/on-the-lookout-binoculars/f7051) for my 4 y/o
Star Wars action figures
Cash (we always do $1 for every year of age, a tradition my parents started)
Not sure what else yet...

[KDsMommy]

DS will likely get this pocket microscope (http://www.amazon.com/Carson-Microbrite-20X-40X-Lighted-Microscope/dp/B000Z3A8UY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2CVH8Y52NX1O&coliid=I2U2ZETZL3TMZX) plus:

a few Imaginext characters (superman for sure)
small Lego bags
Lego minifigures
big magnet I found at Michael's
not sure what else, I like this thread for ideas!

[andie16]

So far,

for each child:
dvd
bubble bath
chocolate
tangle free parachute guys http://www.amazon.com/Aeromax-Child-Tangle-Free-Parachute/dp/B00004TXNR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353509717&sr=8-1&keywords=parachute+guy

for dd1 (getting a bike): bike beads, bike stickers, batting gloves, maybe an AG girl outfit
for ds: batting gloves, probably some Schleich or Papo knights (to go with dd2's big gift of a castle)
for dd2 (getting a castle): royal family figures, Schleich animals, maybe a Bitty Baby outfit

[KpbS]

Does no one else get oranges (Clementines) in their stockings? I am not spending much money this year on gifts or stockings so my list includes oranges, candy (that they may immediately eat), a couple of hot wheels cars for DS2, a joke book for DS1, play food for DD, and some tape measurers (the round kind that zip in and out from Hobby Lobby) that my kids go crazy for.

[infomama]

Does no one else get oranges (Clementines) in their stockings?

We do! :waving4:

[sntm]

We do oranges too :)

[lizzywednesday]

I started doing oranges in the stocking after reading about the tradition here.

I think it's brilliant.

Growing up, we used to get a toothbrush, a selection of small candies and a candy cane in our stockings.

It wasn't until I met DH that I realized people actually got GIFTS in their stockings! The candy was enough for me, actually.

I'm doing my best to split the difference with DD.

[Multimama]

We do chocolate oranges in the stockings. :)

[fivi2]

We do oranges and filler things like socks, underwear, maybe a t-shirt. I'll probably throw in some fairy magic books and some break your own geodes. I always have the problem of buying cute little stocking stuffers and then the stocking just holds soooo much. So I usually need some bulky items to fill it out. We do band-aids and those cute tissue packs (sniff, maybe?). I think I will do notebooks and invisible ink pens this year also.

So far I have:
the microscopes from upthread
the spy gear (target) items from upthread
the target headlamp and fingertip lights
target dollar spot cube thing with pictures (like a rubix cube)
Brainiac Secret agent book and code book
Scholastic fair journal (if the librarian sneaks it to me without the girls seeing)
walkie talkies

All I can think of now...

[toby]

Great catalog/site for fun and educational (without the kids knowing) stocking stuffers and gifts:
www.teachersource.com

For stocking, I am getting illusion spinners, no-pop bubbles, invisible ink pen (8 year old DS). I highly recommend the buzzing stunt magnets (best for a kid who can accurately toss them in the air and catch them...or you will have dents in your floor!)

[Mopey]

We also do clementines!

And...

Some kind of candy
Tissues
Lip Balm (we are scaling back this year so I may have to treat the ladies to our fabulous but very expensive Chanel fave ;))
some beauty stuff - Tweezers, q tips, eye makeup remover, face mask, nail polish, or the like.
Pens, markers
Earrings (fun, fake ones)
Mad Libs!
Lotion
Band Aids
Candy cane
Hair stuff - clips & elastics

My mom usually does them but I will contribute this year with these good ideas!

For the Miss I have some fun socks and a teether. Will try to find some barrettes and more.

The Indestructible book looks amazing!!! Definitely on my list now!

[zag95]

DD 1 (almost 5)- socks, tights, bath soap that dissolves and leaves a surprise, something chocolate, a little puzzle, Loving Family Grandpa for her dollhouse! Maybe a spin toothbrush!

DD2- (will be 5 mos at Christmas)- Babylegs, tights, not sure what else- maybe some baby wash!

DH- Chocolate, mints, gum a new toothbrush

[fivi2]

Great catalog/site for fun and educational (without the kids knowing) stocking stuffers and gifts:
www.teachersource.com

For stocking, I am getting illusion spinners, no-pop bubbles, invisible ink pen (8 year old DS). I highly recommend the buzzing stunt magnets (best for a kid who can accurately toss them in the air and catch them...or you will have dents in your floor!)

ooh - thanks. I have been looking for an invisible ink pen... I'll have to go check this one out!

[kristac]

ooh - thanks. I have been looking for an invisible ink pen... I'll have to go check this one out!

Barnes and Noble have them for $2.99

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/home-gift-invisible-ink-spy-pen/25226913?ean=5037200008531

[fivi2]

Barnes and Noble have them for $2.99

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/home-gift-invisible-ink-spy-pen/25226913?ean=5037200008531

Thank you!

[YouAreTheFocus]

We travel to my Mom's for Xmas, and she still does stockings for all of us there.

But we are starting a new tradition this year at home... Hannukah stockings :D Had to find a way to make use of the fireplace/mantle in our new house!

DS (3) - Glowsticks, headlamp, no-tangle parachute guy, elmo in grouchland dvd ($5 on amazon now), gummy candy, colored masking tape, calico critters ($10 ones from tru/bf), little carton of goldfish.

DH is so much harder! Weber apron ($7 lightning deal right now!), chocolate, little bottles alcohol/bitters, beef jerky from farmer's mkt, maybe a headlamp (for grilling), maybe freezable lunch bag for work.

[kristac]

Got a few things at Dollar Tree today
spy fingerprint kit
http://www.dollartree.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=spy&x=0&y=0

science for kids- grow your own crystal tree and grow your own crystals kits.
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Kids-Thinking-Cap-Activities/dp/B009PTVL3W/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354218473&sr=1-2&keywords=thinking+cap+crystals
http://www.amazon.com/Science-Kids-Thinking-Cap-Activities/dp/B009PTVZQK/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1354218473&sr=1-3&keywords=thinking+cap+crystals
They had some other kits as well.

Also some cute magic kits and buzzing magnets mentioned up thread.

Got myself an e-reader sleeve, camera case, and mini tripod. They had some iPhone/iPad stands,docks, and sleeves.

[RedSuedeShoes]

I'm loving all these ideas!

Here are some ideas on my list this year:

DH:
shoe ID
lottery ticket
movie tickets?
silicon coffee cone

kids:
prism
comic book or magazine
fur real snuggimals
folkanimals finger puppet
private eye (jeweler's loupe - DD has been using them in school this year)


I love stuffing stockings & historically have tended to go overboard with it. I am trying to remember that our house is already too full of tiny things. This year when I see or think of something to put in a stocking, I am *trying* to take a moment to visualize where that item will be in 6 months (the trash? sprinkled around the house so much of the time we wish it was in the trash?). I think I got that idea from that video The Story of Stuff. It's good to think about that this time of year, but I still love the stockings and want them to be fun! Just trying to be more thoughtful and intentional about it.

[toby]

I'm loving all these ideas!
I love stuffing stockings & historically have tended to go overboard with it. I am trying to remember that our house is already too full of tiny things. This year when I see or think of something to put in a stocking, I am *trying* to take a moment to visualize where that item will be in 6 months (the trash? sprinkled around the house so much of the time we wish it was in the trash?). I think I got that idea from that video The Story of Stuff. It's good to think about that this time of year, but I still love the stockings and want them to be fun! Just trying to be more thoughtful and intentional about it.


I, too, am trying to be more mindful of where the "stuff" will be! This is well-put!

[brittone2]

DS1 is getting his first pocket knife. DH feels this is an important right of passage. DS1 is not in scouting but DH still has all of his scouting books and keeps talking about going through the full tote and chip with DS1 so he can learn all of the safety rules. Hopefully I won't be posting about an ER visit in a few weeks (!!)

DD is getting-
some dollhouse accessories
AG hairstyling DVD
atomizer with rosewater in it http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Products-Rosewater/dp/B004UOCB6I/ref=pd_sim_bt_1
I got a message from AG that this is backordered but expected to ship 11/29. We'll see if it ships. Anyway, it was under 2 bucks on the recent AG sale...if small enough this will go in her stocking http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/1593699166/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0&isremote=0

DS2 is getting a kiddie umbrella (has been asking for one and that will take up a lot of room) and a new wooden train.

We often do:
fruit
good quality chocolate
art supplies
balsa wood airplane
audiobooks on CD, print books
hair accessories
new pencils and pens, little notebooks (they love all 3 oddly)
scotch tape
DD might get some eco friendly nailpolish

[tabegle]

I don't have anything to add other than I saw this post the other day and thought it was a great idea and wanted to share with you all.

http://hip2save.com/2012/11/28/hip2save-this-holiday-frugal-stocking-stuffers/
(http://hip2save.com/2012/11/28/hip2save-this-holiday-frugal-stocking-stuffers/)

[nrp]

DD1:
PBK AG-size doll sunglasses
silly putty
silk streamer (http://www.atoygarden.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=214)
stockmar crayon sticks
poppy drops
holztiger camel and wiseman (to add to her nativity)
homemade sand dollar ornament from our beach trip
recorder (she wanted a "flute")
some candy

DS:
Jump rope
FP Imaginext Superhero figures
silly putty
wooden top
stockmar block crayons
superhero cape
holztiger giraffes (for his noah set)
mini microscope
sand dollar ornament
Axe body wash (sort of a joke)
Some candy

DD2:
Play food
Schleich-style animals
animal crackers
toy remote control
toy camera
toy phone
2 indestructibles books
karen katz bellybutton book
peek a who book
holztiger mary, joseph and jesus
sand dollar ornament
Earth Mama Angel Baby Angel Baby Bottom Balm

[fedoragirl]

Does no one else get oranges (Clementines) in their stockings? I am not spending much money this year on gifts or stockings so my list includes oranges, candy (that they may immediately eat), a couple of hot wheels cars for DS2, a joke book for DS1, play food for DD, and some tape measurers (the round kind that zip in and out from Hobby Lobby) that my kids go crazy for.

In Europe, when they celebrate St. Nick's day on Dec. 6th, most kids get nuts and clementines in their stockings.

[FTMLuc]

We used to get clementines from St. Nick under our pillow, where I am from we did not do stockings, gifts were left under the pillow. That was my favorite part, waking up to dive under the pillow looking for goodies. I was going to continue the clementine tradition for DD, but she is very sensitive to citrus and cannot have anything except plain old oranges.

[citymama]

I need ideas!

DD1 - Piggy paint, box of Boden socks (probably not in the box!), rechargeable animal flashlight, Brain Quest cards, stuffed toy owl

DD2 - flashlight, socks and stuffed toy puppy is all I've got so far.

Oh, and animal chopsticks for each kid.

[Aishe]

I need ideas!

DD1 - Piggy paint, box of Boden socks (probably not in the box!), rechargeable animal flashlight, Brain Quest cards, stuffed toy owl

DD2 - flashlight, socks and stuffed toy puppy is all I've got so far.

Oh, and animal chopsticks for each kid.

My 6yo dd goes crazy for hexbugs. Target has the Nanos for $3.99 right now, I think. My dd is also getting lip balm, a headlamp (which will be part of our earthquake/emergency supplies), and a dvd. I also was going to include Rory's Story Cubes, but I think I'll actually save it for her birthday.

[kristac]

Walmart had these http://www.amazon.com/Totes-Electronic-Basketball-Game/dp/B009LQHW2S/ref=pd_sbs_misc_3 up near the registers for $4.xx Would fit in a large stocking. There were smaller versions about the size of a large ornament in the holiday section near the .97 items. They were $3.xx