Stuffing stockings

Last year we fill our daughter's Christmas socks with goodies every morning, when we arrive from work. And, she'd check on those first thing when she wake up. However, we failed on doing a repeat of it this year. Oh well, its not yet too late. We can start with it tomorrow. We would tell her, if she'll be a good girl this day, Santa's going to leave goodies in her socks the next morning. Her ultimate gift for Christmas would be placed by the Christmas tree.

I used to put cheap things in stockings, when my children were little. I did not overlook those sticker they so like, small crayons and little books, some wrapped candy. I never asked them what they wanted at their stocking. I felt tht the surprise was part of it.

I do stocking yet and find that shopping for the stocking stuffers is the fun part of Christmas! One thing my family would be very disappointed if they were left out is the McDonalds gift cards. I also find other things like small bottles of lotion...cute kleenex. For the guys...fishing lures...things like that. But everyone loves the Arch cards!

For your daughter, I would suggest a paperback book or two, cute socks, hair stuff (What girl doesn't need more scrunchies, headbands, etc.?), nail polish (a multi-pack would go over well), funky pens (possibly glitter or gel). For your son, again I would suggest adding a book or two (Can you tell that I'm a big fan of books?) and things such as chocolate-covered cherries or raisins (whatever he likes the best), a compass, small flashlight, a toothbrush with his favorite cartoon characters on it.

I have yet to get a few more bits for the childrens stockings, but there is a few more days as yet to get them.I put small boxs of sweets in the stockings, as well as socks, also toys and a drink, that way they have a bit of every thing, much easier that way, plus the stocking gets full faster.

I havent gotten anything for my kids either for there stockings. I need to get something as well. Something small is what you need. Hotwheels are always good for boys for your daugter hmmm she is 10 so she is probably starting to et into makeup. Nail polish is always good or nail filler. I think I'm going to end up with bubbles and some kind of teething toy in our stockings for my kid.

How about a DVD. I usually buy some Little Debbie Snack Cakes and put one in their stockings. I go to the dollar store and look for little toys or crafty things that they would like. Markers or paints are good.

candy is obvious but what about nail polish for your daughter and school stuff or arts and craft stuff? new toothbrushes, mitts or gloves, i am stuffing one for my mom and i have bought her some fancy kleenexes, hand cream, lip balm, stuff like that.

I always would get little things that didn't cost a lot. I would get a few little makeup brushes and a couple hot wheels. To help it look like a lot was in the stocking, I always got big oranges and put in the toe. I got little books and crayons, gel pens or colored pencils. Some of the things that work out well are the little party favors you can pick up in the birthday party department of a store. Sometimes you can find crazy straws, sunglasses, that's a great place to find little treasures to fill up their stockings with.

We are thinking alike as just yesterday I was thinking of what to put in their stockings. The twins are six years old - boy and girl. I am hoping that others will respond with great ideas. All I can think of is candy, playing cards, play make up for the girl, and that is about it for the moment. My GD likes little notebooks and pens. So that is something else I can do. They like comic books too so that is another idea. I am coming up with ideas just by answering your post

I decided this year I am only going to stuff the stockings with one item! They are getting some nice gifts under the tree from us (ahem, the Santas) along with stuff from other family members and friends, so I figure just one in the stocking will be ok. For the kids (almost 8 and 3 now), as they are into Mario Brothers, I actually found Mario gummy candies in a box at the 99cent store (I couldn't believe it because there's hardly ever any Super Mario stuff there). It's a thin box but over a hand's length in size, so it would be decent enough to fit as the one item in each of their stockings. For my hubby, I found a small box of Bailey's chocolates at Cost Plus which will be something he cannot share with the kids - ha ha. It was actually more than I would normally pay for a chocolate item, but he's worked so hard as he does every year - he's worth it.

Haha 10 years old may be a little old for stocking stuffers,but that is OK we all should keep our childishness forever. As for me I will just put some gadgets which my kids like very much into the stock.

If you go to Target they always have a section usually in the back of the store just for stocking stuffers. Also if you go to Walmart in the candy isle they have a movie candy section where most of the stuff is $1.00, like sour patch kids, skittles etc.

For my son, he is 6 years old and he wants toy cars (hot wheels or lighting Mcqueen/ Mater) and he asked for chocolates. My daughter doesn't care at all. She will be three years old this coming 30th of this month.

I love to give stockings each year.. I get alot of stuff for mine at the dollars stores. Candies, little games and toys. Give it a try. Ive had great luck at those stores.

I would like to do that since my child is three years old already. That is fun and exciting for them. Maybe I will stuff the stocking with some of his favorite candies and chocolates and small toys too. I hope he will be happy with that. :-) Have a nice day!