What's in your kids' stockings?

[essnce629]

Christmas has totally snuck up on me this year and I'm so far behind (we don't even have a tree yet!!!) I've barely done any shopping and haven't bought a single thing for the stockings yet! So I need ideas! Isn't there usually a stocking thread? I didn't see one this year. My boys are 12 and 6, but post what you got for all ages.

[AngB]

Christmas has totally snuck up on me this year and I'm so far behind (we don't even have a tree yet!!!) I've barely done any shopping and haven't bought a single thing for the stockings yet! So I need ideas! Isn't there usually a stocking thread? I didn't see one this year. My boys are 12 and 6, but post what you got for all ages.

We put our tree up- just the actual tree, no lights or ornaments yet- tonight finally.

Amazon has a list of toys for sale under $10. My kids are a lot younger then yours but you may want to browse it under 'today's deals' filtered for toys.

[ellies mom]

Good question. Blind boxes of some kind. Pencil eyeliner for DD1. Lip balm for DD2. Clarinet reeds for DD1 maybe? Something crafty for DD2? I don't know. We still have tomorrow to shop for them.

[essnce629]

Good question. Blind boxes of some kind. Pencil eyeliner for DD1. Lip balm for DD2. Clarinet reeds for DD1 maybe? Something crafty for DD2? I don't know. We still have tomorrow to shop for them.
What are Blind boxes?

[ellies mom]

Blind boxes are sealed boxes or bags with one of several different items (usually figurines, sometimes zipper pulls or something) inside. Generally, they are themed in some way. If you are a fan of something, there is a blind box for it. You can get Minecraft and Lego figures at Target for example.

[Smillow]

Pokemon Happy Meal toys, small Lego bags (the $4 ones from Target and Walmart - I buy and hoard them for stockings and Easter baskets), magic tricks (if our local toy store has any left!), a bag of acrylic treasure gems, chocolate coins from Aldi.

[Mommy_Mea]

Star Wars socks, Star Wars pencils (Target dollar spot), Lego mini set (also Target), origami paper, mini puzzles, band aids, toothbrushes, rainbow loom bands (we are late to that bandwagon), Schylling airplane with propeller that mounts to their bikes (Homegoods).

[cuca_]

Fun socks, cute winter hat, bath bomb or fun from lush, lip gloss or lip balm.

[trcy]

DD, almost 5: Coloring book and markers, minions movie, ornament, paw patrol bandaids

[JBaxter]

novelty boxers new tooth brush card games sunglasses funky socks

[KrisM]

DS1 is 11: wallet, Kendama, Cubebot, Amiibo reader for the 3ds, Zelda 3ds game

DD is 9: arm warmers and socks, a ring, a watch, Compose Yourself game, and a calendar will be hanging with it

DS2 is 7: Minecraft light up torch, 2x2x4 Rubik's Tower, a Magic Tree House magic book, 3D drawing pad

They might end up with more, but that is what it is now.

[hillview]

Nail clippers are making it this year. Maybe an iTunes card. Some candy.

[carolinacool]

DS is newly 6.

-Mini pin art toy
-Minions DVD
-Mini Hershey bars

That's what I got him. DH might be getting him something else.

[MaiseyDog]

Apple, orange, pez dispenser, riddle book, tooth brush, EOS holders from Etsy, mini lego kit, note pad, candy.

[nfceagles]

My 10.5 year old DS has lace protectors for soccer cleats, a package of two mechanical pencils that came with colorful eraser refills, Manchester United socks, candy.

[Pear]

Dd is 6.
Frozen perfume
Those little mine craft mystery boxes
Tights with pandas on them
A Swarovski necklace that looks a lot like a minecraft diamond.

[khalloc]

so far...

DS
itunes gift card
Diary of a Wimpy Kid mad Libs
soft stretch gloves that work with electronic devices
r2d2 ornament
chalk markers
Candy

DD
itunes gift card
pin cushion
sewing guage
wet brush
gloves
pedi socks
chalk markers

[mmsmom]

DS 8: sling shot, scrabble twist, rocket balloons refill, candy
DD 6: Beanie Boo, silver monogram ring, crayon rocks, candy

DH's family has a tradition of dollar store stuff in stockings so he will add that

[boolady]

DD 9: Altoids (her favorite ?!)
Shopkins basket
blind bag with Harry Potter keychain
slipper socks
inexpensive nickel-sensitive earrings from Justice
Smores candy bar
shower gel
lip balm
iTunes gift card
Beanie Boo
sleeve scrunchies

[gymnbomb]

DS (almost 2): Little People figures and wheelies, socks, toothbrush/toothpaste, board book, favorite snacks

Stuff for nieces that is wrapped but of stocking stuffer size

DN 5: stickers
DN 8: glow in dark perler beads, earrings, star wars stickers, wild colored tape
To Share: fabric markers, cards, plain tote bags to decorate

[wendibird22]

We do some candy (miniature chocolate santas, Frozen themed candies of some sort, and chocolate eggs with a mystery Star Wars toy inside), chapsticks (I bought those sets that have cola flavors or jolly rancher flavors...something fun), toothbrushes, slipper socks, and of course, an orange in the toe. I bought some candy and hand warmers for DH's stocking. The dog is getting a new toy and some dog treats. Not sure what will be in my stocking...DH takes care of that. But, all stocking stuff is from Santa as far as the kids know, so DH and I have to be secretive about the stuff we buy for each other.

[94bruin]

Dd1 (10) earrings, lip balm, microfiber hair wrap (learned about them on these boards)

Dd2 (6) earrings, lip balm, calculator (don't laugh, but she keeps stealing the ones we have around the house to play with it)

[IansMom]

DS is 6:
Hot Wheels
Sports theme scented pencils
Wind Ups (Kikkerland brand)
Jacob' ladder
Pokemon cards

[fauve01]

DD is 12

fav candy
toiletries--new toothbrush, floss, lip balm, small hand cream for her backpack
maybe the new undies she wants
paperback
iTunes GC
craft supplies (glitter glue and prismacolor penciles)

not sure what else.

[megs4413]

DD1: nail polish (2), lip balm, socks, candy a barbie outfit
DS: Pokemon packs (2), candy, nerf dart refill and lego minifigure
DD2: finger puppets, pretend baby bottle, mittens, play doh

[jam224]

DD is 4: toothbrush, Inside Out socks, Star Wars socks, Turbo movie, maybe some candy

[squimp]

I don't have much yet. I found a cheap set of Copic Markers on Amazon, candy, a pomegranate. Fuzzy socks. Earrings is a nice idea because she wants to get her ears pierced over break.

[SnuggleBuggles]

I think just edible treats. ETA- a pair of Yaktracks cozy cabin socks.

[Twoboos]

Not much - will watch this thread for ideas!!

Yellow sticky notes, automatic pencils, gift cards to the local froyo place, ice breakers lemon gum (they LOVE it!).

[Smillow]

One more thing that I forgot - double ended dry erase markers.

[petesgirl]

For DS we have bath color tabs, a 5-pack of hot wheels cars, ill do some candy and... Something else I can't remember right now..

[SnuggleBuggles]

Blind boxes are sealed boxes or bags with one of several different items (usually figurines, sometimes zipper pulls or something) inside. Generally, they are themed in some way. If you are a fan of something, there is a blind box for it. You can get Minecraft and Lego figures at Target for example.
Mystery packs? Is that what you mean? I think that's what Lego calls them. Never heard the blind box term.

[RedSuedeShoes]

I have 3 kids - 15 y.o. boy, 10 y.o. girl, 6 y.o. boy.

So far I have:
candy
toiletries - brush for 6 yo, small conditioner for 10 yo, styling creme for 15 yo
pimple cream for 15 yo (sounds bad, but he'll be excited)
eos lip balm
star wars trading cards
scratch-its lottery tickets

I usually also add:
cool pens or pencils
small toys - bouncy balls, cars, ceramic animals, etc.
stickers
...but not sure I will this year as they *really* don't need any more of that and our house is full of little stuff already! May add $5 GCs to local frozen yogurt or something similar instead.

for DH:
nick stick for shaving
candy
champagne resealer cork for recapping big beers
lottery ticket

[oneplustwo]

Have twelve yo boys and 14 yo girl. All three: Toblerone candy bars, headphone splitters, fuzzy socks, random holiday chocolate. Boys: A particular pokemon card one wants, a specific Lego Ninjago packet the other wants. Girl: A nice colored lip gloss. Was considering a lottery ticket for each, but will probably do that next year instead. Last year they got ear buds in their stockings, among other things.

[oneplustwo]

Nail clippers are making it this year. Maybe an iTunes card. Some candy.
I found some colorful enamel nail clippers at CVS and added those to our kids' stockings last year. Got the idea when one of my kids got a neat nail clipper in a goodie bag from a birthday party at one point. Weird, but they all liked them!

[StantonHyde]

DD loves the mini hand sanitizers from Bath and Body. $10 iTunes gift certifies, a subscription to American Girl magazine, a book of puzzles. DS gets the iTunes gift certif--he used to always get the "blind box" lego minifigs. DH is in charge of his stocking. I need to get lip balms for DD.

[Tondi G]

DS1 (14)
a mystery pouch with a mini zelda figure
chocolates
gummy coke bottles
christmas themed bubble tape gum
Steam GC
lottery scratchers

DS2 (10)
a mystery minecraft cube
chocolates
gummy coke bottles
christmas themed bubble tape gum
Steam GC
lottery scratchers

I know there are a couple more things that I am forgetting ...

[Kestrel]

DS is not quite 7 yo : Face watch (as in not digital), lego minifig, candy cane, chocolate orange break-apart, small flashlight (this kid loves flashlights!), NFL team gloves, stickers.

[ArizonaGirl]

DS - (7 YO)
2 mini lego sets (creator mini sets)
Toothpaste
??

DD - (3 YO)
Frozen Plastic Rings and stick on earrings
Frozen Nail Polish
Frozen Lip Gloss
Toothpaste

[wildfire]

We have big Pottery Barn Kids stockings that seem to take a lot to fill, but I also usually have a bit too much so some of this may end up under the tree.

DD1 (8):
Headband
Arm warmers
belt (if it'll fit)
book light
Christmas candy
Rolled up shirt if there's extra room
possibly Body Butter

DD2 (6):
fun socks
headband
Paddington Bear movie
Christmas candy
Slides for her new Microscope
rolled up shirt if there's extra room
possibly Body Butter

[essnce629]

Thanks so much everyone for all the ideas! I stopped at Target today to pick up a few things and also ordered some stuff on Amazon. My kids also have big stockings that seem to take forever to fill!!! I guess I didn't think of that when I got them years ago!

[Mommy_Mea]

Thanks so much everyone for all the ideas! I stopped at Target today to pick up a few things and also ordered some stuff on Amazon. My kids also have big stockings that seem to take forever to fill!!! I guess I didn't think of that when I got them years ago!

My grandmother made our stockings, and they were awesome but ridiculously huge! My parents cursed her every year as they tried to make them seem somewhat full :)

[egoldber]

I get each kid a pair of long, silly socks each year. They are great for filling the bottom of the stocking LOL!

[lizzywednesday]

I think we're getting her a tin kaleidoscope and small candies.

I'd also like to get her lip balm - there's a pink-and-white (strawberries & cream?) EOS balm that I think she'd love.

We usually do chocolate coins from the See's stand in the mall because Trader Joe's are all sold out (should have thought about theirs before Chanukah), Hershey's kisses, and sometimes Hershey's miniatures, lip balm, a new toothbrush (not necessary this yr; I might give her toothpaste), and travel-packs of tissues.

[AnnieW625]

DD1, 9:
iTunes gift card, $10
candy
maybe some fuzzy socks
whatever DH decides to get (he usually does stockings)
Sadness plush toy from

DD2:
swim cap
goggles
gloves
Joy plush toy
whatever DH gets

[sweet_pea]

DD (6): compass (she loves geography), new toothbrush, chocolate.
DS: (15 mos): teething biscuits, maracas, new hairbrush.

[SASM]

Just listing everything for all three kids:

Spoke light things from Target $5
Fuzzy socks from ON
DS - ON Active underwear
DS - Metal Star Wars luggage tag from Target for his instrument
Personalized Luggage tags from Etsy for sports bags/backpacks
Gold coin chocolates
Compact umbrella
Shin guards (or goggles - depends on kid)
Soccer socks
Playing cards
Various music CDs
$15 itunes gift cards
Animal Jam gift card
$5 Target gift coin
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Trial-sized deodorant
Sport hygiene wipes (Dollar tree) - hard to find one in a scent for boys
Mini pack of Oreo's
Disney Tsum Tsum mini stuffed animal
Lip Balm
Orange at the toe part