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stocking stuffers
(not this kind: http://www.regretsy.com/2009/12/07/two-heads-are-better-than-one-nsfw/ note the NSFW tag)
Kids stockings. Cripes these get expensive to fill, even at the dollar store. What do you guys put into stockings? I try to get a couple of small toys, playmobil etc. And this year I hit on the idea of wandering the sugar/crack aisle of the grocery store and buying some things that I normally wouldn't, like oreo straws and rainbow chip cookies, and will be sliding some of those into the stockings. The girls will get Lip Smackers and the baby will probably get socks because he needs them and his stocking is horrifyingly empty. I'd like to find some little activity pads and fancy pencils but our dollar store doesn't seem to have the activity pads this year.
I'm out of ideas! Help!
Kids stockings. Cripes these get expensive to fill, even at the dollar store. What do you guys put into stockings? I try to get a couple of small toys, playmobil etc. And this year I hit on the idea of wandering the sugar/crack aisle of the grocery store and buying some things that I normally wouldn't, like oreo straws and rainbow chip cookies, and will be sliding some of those into the stockings. The girls will get Lip Smackers and the baby will probably get socks because he needs them and his stocking is horrifyingly empty. I'd like to find some little activity pads and fancy pencils but our dollar store doesn't seem to have the activity pads this year.
I'm out of ideas! Help!
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Permalink Reply by Tea on -
When we were growing up the stockings had the usual oranges and candy canes plus a few craft items, a new toothbrush etc.
We try to inlcude at least 1 pocket book. This year my 13 year old will have a stocking full of electronic bits and pieces with wire, switches, battery holders, small light bulbs and a buzzer.
If you are down our way I saw some of the activity packs at one of our dollar stores. I also have some small Christmas puzzles that could be added.
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Permalink Reply by G to the G on -
I think its interesting all the fruit that you guys use... I mean I could just pluck one from our trees. It never even occurred to me.
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Permalink Reply by Mamawho on
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I hate you. :) I have great video of grapefruits being hurled from a tree in my grandma's yard. You can't see what's hurling them until my 6 year old brother falls out of the tree.
GG said:I think its interesting all the fruit that you guys use... I mean I could just pluck one from our trees. It never even occurred to me.
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Permalink Reply by G to the G on
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gasp. you mean like binging and purging! ACK! Santa root of all eating disorders!!!!
John T. Capp said:Doesn't the idea of Santa leaving healthy fruit in stockings while craving cookies give kids the wrong message? Or is Santa sacrificing himself, eating millions of cookies in one night that might otherwise lead children into unhealthy eating habits? ;)
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Permalink Reply by G to the G on
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:) That is an awesome visual! And god I hate grapefruit.
Thankfully we have kick ass lemons right now.
Mamawho said:I hate you. :) I have great video of grapefruits being hurled from a tree in my grandma's yard. You can't see what's hurling them until my 6 year old brother falls out of the tree.
GG said:I think its interesting all the fruit that you guys use... I mean I could just pluck one from our trees. It never even occurred to me.
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Permalink Reply by The Oracle on -
Uh. But -- but. You said, "Two words" but then ... then you wrote it as one word. It just -- it just doesn't fit into my fantasy of who you really are, John T. Capp. ::rocks back and forth in fetal position::
John T. Capp said:Two words: bubblewrap!
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I had the same thought. Now the pedantry is on the other foot. Or something like that. :)
The Oracle said:Uh. But -- but. You said, "Two words" but then ... then you wrote it as one word. It just -- it just doesn't fit into my fantasy of who you really are, John T. Capp. ::rocks back and forth in fetal position::
John T. Capp said:Two words: bubblewrap!
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Permalink Reply by MamaButterfly on -
I also do the fruit. My kids love envirokids cereal, so I get a huge bag of it and pour it into ziplocks. I used to put balls in the bottom too, when they were younger. Pajamas, socks, underwear, etc.
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Do you give them matches, too?
John T. Capp said:It was a joke, guys. Like the suggestion that I fill my girls' Christmas stockings with ordinary Kingsford coal. Everyone knows I don't actually use anything other than Match Light. Sheesh.
Mamawho said:I had the same thought. Now the pedantry is on the other foot. Or something like that. :)
The Oracle said:Uh. But -- but. You said, "Two words" but then ... then you wrote it as one word. It just -- it just doesn't fit into my fantasy of who you really are, John T. Capp. ::rocks back and forth in fetal position::
John T. Capp said:Two words: bubblewrap!
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Permalink Reply by jenra on -
EVERYBODY knows that novelty lighters are the way to go. Look, you can get ones shaped like fire hydrants and even fire extinguishers! How novel!
http://www.zodiacgift.com/cgibin/store.cgi?command=catalog&cate...
Mamawho said:Do you give them matches, too?
John T. Capp said:It was a joke, guys. Like the suggestion that I fill my girls' Christmas stockings with ordinary Kingsford coal. Everyone knows I don't actually use anything other than Match Light. Sheesh.
Mamawho said:I had the same thought. Now the pedantry is on the other foot. Or something like that. :)
The Oracle said:Uh. But -- but. You said, "Two words" but then ... then you wrote it as one word. It just -- it just doesn't fit into my fantasy of who you really are, John T. Capp. ::rocks back and forth in fetal position::
John T. Capp said:Two words: bubblewrap!
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Permalink Reply by CJRW on
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A pack of parent-approved gum wrapped in a five dollar bill - goes over HUGE with the 5-18 set!
ETA: My favorite things as a kid were the one great Cadbury bar, the giant, straight peppermint sticks from Walgreens, nail polish, stationery, and small toys.
This year I'm stealing Jenra's fruit idea and Daria's husband's practical stuff idea, and I'm going to put stuff like movie-theater boxes of candy, gag gifts (stuff the person really hates), small toys, novelty pens and notebooks.
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Permalink Reply by SweetJudyB on -
I didn't read it, but there is a post on babycheapskate.com about this too...
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