2016 stocking stuffer ideas thread

[wishesuponastar]

i am definitely going to get my 3 daughters the Wet Brush! My friend bought me one (I've seen them at Harmon) and they really help getting wet hair tangles out and you lose less hair than using a comb. My 19yo daughter used mine tonight and really wants one.

Also going to get them at Lush a bar of soap that is shampoo. It supposedly lasts 60-80 shampoos.

Always get them a Godiva raspberry chocolate bar.

Love to hear your ideas!

 

[pklein09]

Socks, underwear, new toothbrush. Standard....from the time I was a kid, my mom was a kid, and my Pop-Pop was a kid.. I try to get to an international store for imported candy. For the girls, nail polish and affiliated paraphernalia. For the boys, well, they're tougher. When they were little, Matchbox cars, magic cards, etc. Now, it's whatever is small.

 

[100AcreWood]

Fuzzy socks, small travel size fragrance spray from Bath and Body Works, Hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works, Pokemon cards, candy.

I'm hoping for the new Chick Fil A calendar.

 

[Heidi K]

I'm getting my kids tape, pens, post it notes, and glue sticks so they'll stop stealing mine!

 

[Hikergirl]

Dd- small battery toothbrush, gas GC, Yankee Candle car air fresheners, an insulated cold drink cup, Teavana Chai, earbuds and iphone charging cord.
Ds#1- earbuds, Steam Card, credit card size multi tool, keychain, earbuds, iphone charging cord, hair paste, travel size cologne and body wash.
Ds#2- basketball pump, SA Spurs keychain, iphone charging cord, body wash, travel size cologne, and some non traditional things that I find at flea markets (very old coins, old military paraphernalia).
Dh- gourmet beef jerkey, and dark chocolate.
Me- hopefully Teavana teas

 

[Immadismom]

I hit the Michael's dollar bins the other day & got cute notepads with my girl's initials, and matching pens, for $1.50 each.

 

[wenrob]

So far I have Moana "adult" coloring books for my girls, Color Your Own Civil War "adult" color book for my boy, the latest Monster High and Lego movies for the younger two, probably Me Before You for the oldest. Earbuds, earbud cases, Brain Game miniature games that were on sale at Target and Stitch Holiday plush.

I tend to put a different version of the same type of things every year. They got nice pencils last year so maybe markers this year. iTunes cards, holiday chapsticks, key chain or pin, inexpensive earrings for the girls, dog tag or bracelet for the boy. Maybe some body spray or bath stuff. Maybe a more grown up wallet. Oldest will be moving out next summer so things like spatulas, spoons etc. And of course candy.

 

[MomToOne]

For DD16 I have gotten a mix of "good" stuff, and practical stuff. I made the mistake of getting her a stocking that is longer than normal a few years ago, so I also look for some bigger-sized items to help fill it:

A set of cell phone camera "lenses"
Blue tooth earbuds
Starbucks gift cards
Starbucks socks (we saw these on a trip to Korea this summer - socks are all the rage with street vendors there - and she regrets not having gotten them. But I managed to track some down!)
Package of disposable razors
"Meow" picture frame, with a picture of our cat in it
Emergency whistle
2 Vera Bradley lanyards (to match different outfits of course - that's important apparently!)
Purse-size perfume atomizer
A couple of OPI nail polishes and a quick-dry top coat
False eyelashes and adhesive (I think they are ridiculous, but she likes them)
Makeup blender sponge
Bottles of acne-targeting facial wash and body scrub
Travel size makeup wipes
BBW hand lotion and mini hand sanitizer
3 Movies
A couple of cell phone cases
Infinity scarf
Mini pillow pet (she still likes them for travelling)
Candy

I search for stocking stuffers for months, and take it as a personal challenge to get them for great prices. Everything on the list I got some sort of "deal" on, except for the Starbucks socks (those I was just happy to find!). For example, I got the pillow pet for only $2 at Hollar.com plus I had a coupon and free shipping on the order, and the movies are used from eBay or Amazon - I don't see any point in paying new prices for movies that have been out awhile. The cell phone cases and purse atomizer were ordered from China via eBay for only a dollar or two each. The cat picture frame is from DollarTree. And the blue tooth earbuds are a cheaper but very well reviewed pair from Amazon that I managed to get for less than $10 with a coupon - if she takes to them, I can move her up to a better pair on a later gift-giving occasion, but no point doing that until I see if she finds them useful or a pain!

The only things I have left to get is a bit more candy - I will pick up some Christmas-themed things like those plastic candy canes filled with M&Ms once they are out - and probably Finding Dory once it is released. I'm hoping there will be some deals on that Black Friday - so far there haven't been any great pre-release deals.

 

[tarheel618]

Im trying to stuff the stockings with free stuff I earn from free coupons: Example 10 off 10 coupons from Pennys, Kohls etc. So far Ive gotten socks and fuzzy slippers. I went to Penny's this morning and got the free coupons. Made my husband go to so he could get a coupon as well. We both got 10 off for this weekend and 10 off for later this week. Ill go back later this week and find something else.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

My boys will get:

Pokémon cards
M&M "candy cane"
Selfie stick (if they can attach their iPods to it....haven't checked that out yet)
$10 iTunes gift card
Toothbrush

Maybe one or two other things if I see something while out and about

 

[kalliyan1]

Fuzzy socks, small travel size fragrance spray from Bath and Body Works, Hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works, Pokemon cards, candy.

I'm hoping for the new Chick Fil A calendar.

Not sure if your wanting one in your stocking or if your looking for them but I just bought 7 of them online so they are currently available for 2017

 

[DreamIsaWish]

I'm getting my kids tape, pens, post it notes, and glue sticks so they'll stop stealing mine!

Every year Santa brings new school supplies. Around that point in the year, they've lost or destroyed something (my son loses unreasonable numbers of crayons and pencils every year). So, he gets replacements so he doesn't have to use his own money for more (trying to teach some responsibility after the Mom-provided stash runs out). My more responsible daughter gets fun school supplies instead, like the box of 96 crayons. She couldn't believe so many colors in one place!

Of course, candy and fun things, too. When Target had the fun gift cards, each kid would get one of those with $5 in the stocking. And bonus was that I didn't have to buy Pez dispensers separately. I so wish they still did the fun cards. I loved the Lego and Pez ones!

I think this year some Tsum Tsums will go nicely in the stocking, or peeking out the top of the stocking. Some years it's Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom cards, but I'm not sure I'll be able to get party cards for that (the kids have the standard full sets, so now I have to hunt down the special cards). One year I managed to get a sealed package with the one card my son was missing from his basic set (I had a few unopened packages left from a trip -- luckily one had the coveted card). That sure helped the magic of Christmas. How could Santa have possibly known the only card he was missing? And gotten it in a sealed package!

I just got the most adorable booklight on Target clearance. I think I'll look for a couple of card games. And I'm reminded by a few posts here that I need to get some Pokemon cards. I'm thinking of some sort of camping supply for my new Boy Scout. He told me he wished he had some rope at his summer camping, so that would fit in a stocking.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

emergency phone chargers are on the top of the list this year.
Headphones, Gift cards, magic cards, chocolate oranges (tradition), penny candy from Five Below.

 

[jeepnjudy]

Legos, Legos, Legos...Need I say more?

 

[Taylor'sMom]

If anyone is interested in mini Tsum Tsums foe stocking staffers, the Disney Store online has many for $1.99 right now, and a code for free shipping (today only) with no minimum order!!! Code is FREESHIP
I grabbed Chip & Dale and Hank (From Finding Dory). Can't beat $6 total for those 3!

 

[la79al]

I want to get some candy/snacks from other countries and split them between stockings. The candy section of the Japan store in Epcot is the highlight of Epcot. Does anyone have suggestions on a good place to get some? As far as I know, we have no international food stores in our area.

 

[bababear_50]

I have three adult sons and one granddaughter.
I am making stockings only.
I bought some playdough and donated it to the grade one class at my school.
I am using the Play-Doh containers to make these,
Play-Doh Money gifts
there is a free printable tag on this site
http://www.sunburstgifts.org/birthday/cash-creative-play-doh-money-gift/

 

[bababear_50]

Legos, Legos, Legos...Need I say more?

My granddaughter loves the Lego Friends,,wow the sets are very expensive,,,but she is my only grand child so...........LEGO it is!
Hugs Mel

 

[jeepnjudy]

I have three adult sons and one granddaughter.
I am making stockings only.
I bought some playdough and donated it to the grade one class at my school.
I am using the Play-Doh containers to make these,
Play-Doh Money gifts
there is a free printable tag on this site
http://www.sunburstgifts.org/birthday/cash-creative-play-doh-money-gift/

This looks like a fun idea...may have to borrow that for the kids this year!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Stocking stuffers are a challenge now I'm filling for 3 adult males, DS18, DH and my Dad. I do have a little start:

DS -- earphones
DH -- Giant Tic Tac containers, these also take up a lot of room in the stocking
Dad -- Salted cashews in a fancy glass jar, coffee candy from Trader Joe's

They don't like chocolate, so that means a lot of little candy things are out. We tend to give gift cards as presents, so I'm looking for lots of ideas!

Maria