christmas 06 stocking filler hunt

pavlovs_dog · 2 October 2006 at 5:34PM

seeing as there are now only 84 days until christmas, i thought it was time someone started the 06 stocking filler thread. as a self confessed christmas addict :santa2: ive taken it upon myself to give you all a shove in the right direction :snow_grin

the aim of this thread is to share ideas for cheap and cheerful stocking fillers, for young and old alike. for many, a stocking is one of the most magical parts of christmas, so if it is not something you usually do, perhaps you could start a a new tradition?

i'll stop waffling now. to get us going, i'll post some links that you may find useful/inspirational.

the shopping days are fast running out, so what are you waiting for?!

:xmassign: :snow_laug

Minxz · 2 October 2006 at 5:36PM

Hawkins Bazar do great puzzles etc for kids
http://www.hawkin.com/?adnetwork=af&AID=AF01

pavlovs_dog · 2 October 2006 at 5:38PM

USEFUL LINKS

last years stocking fillers hunt
the old style christmas index
the festive fivers thread
old style christmas support and timetable thread
recycled christmas

organized christmas
hawkins bazzar

pavlovs_dog · 2 October 2006 at 5:41PM

1. Walky-Talkies (Two-Way Radios)
2. Pez dispenser
3. Mittens/Gloves
4. Scarf
5. Travel Alarm
6. Paperback book
7. Candy bar tied with a bow
8. Pound of nuts
9. Tickets - concert/sporting event
10. Paperweight
11. Necktie
12. Jewellery
13. CD
14. Fishing lures
15. Socks
16. Matchbox Car/Micro-Cars
17. Note cards
18. Slippers
19. Novelty Shoe Laces
20. Shoe/Boot polish kit
21. Specialty cheese, Jam, Sauce, Syrup
22. Flower/Vegetable Seeds
23. Tool- Measuring tape, hex set, screwdriver, pliers, etc.
24. Chip clips
25. Lens cleaner/cloth for glasses
26. GC for Fresh Flowers
27. Admission passes to local Museum/Aquarium/Amusement park
28. DVD/Microwave popcorn tied with a bow
29. Cork screw
30. Cool Novelty Pen/Pencil
31. Tin Whistle
32. Hat (knit/ball cap)
33. Crafter's Magazine
34. Sports/Car Magazine
35. Comic Book
36. Summer sausage(Favorite sausage)
37. HOT,HOT Sauce
38. Key ring
39. Lego kit
40. Fat quarter fabric bundle (bits of fabric for quilters)
41. First-Aid Kit (camping,purse,car)
42. Sewing Kit
43. Specialty Christmas Ornament
44. Photo Frame
45. Snow globe
46. State Road Map
47. Fun Refrigerator Magnet
48. Movie Tickets
49. Perfume/Cologne
50. Hand soap (Bath & Body Works,etc)
51. Nice hand cream/lotion
52. Canvas Tote (foldable)
53. Crafting Items for a Crafter (Beads, knitting needles, crochet hook, pattern book, Aida Cloth, specialty buttons etc.)
54. Change Purse complete with change(or cash

)
55. Bracelet Charms
56. Specialty Teas/Tea Cup
57. Bubbles (Small toys- Yo-Yo, Slinky, PlayDoh)
58. Miniature Markers/Pens
59. Post-it Notes
60. Sudoku/Word Puzzle Books
61. Water color paints, etc.
62. Colored Pencils
63. Crayons
64. Sketch pad/pencils
65. Notepad
66. Novelty erasers
67. Travel Games
68. Playing Cards
69. Kerchief/head scarf
70. Whistle
71. Hand held Electronic games (Solitaire, Poker, Yahtzee, etc...)
72. Superhero Figures
73. Nail Enamel (varnish)
74. Lip Balm/Chap Stick/Lipstick
75. Compact/cosmetics
76. Gift Certificate to a Local Restaurant
77. Novelty Coffee Sample packets
78. Leather Bound Pocket Journal
79. Airmail Envelopes
80. Postage Stamps
81. Prepaid Phone Cards
82. Character Toothpaste
83. Toothbrush
84. Travel/Sample sized Toiletries
85. Jacks with Ball
86. Jump rope
87. Digital Pedometer
88. Chopsticks
89. Small Finger Puzzles
90. USB Memory Stick Case (don't want to loose these!)
91. Makeup Brushes
92. Apron
93. Character T-shirt
94. CDRWs/DVDRs
95. Underwear
96. MP3 Player
97. i Pod :eek:
98. Windshield scraper/tire gauge/air-freshner
99. GC Oil Change
100. Watch
101. Variety of Screws/nuts & Bolts
102. Universal Remote
103. Photo Brag Book
104. Rubber Stamp/Ink pad
105. Patterned Paper Punch
106. Hair Essentials (Clips, headbands, barrettes, etc.)
107. Beeswax Candles
108. Stickers
109. Novelty Night light
110. Sun glasses
111. Nail clippers
112. Jerky
113. Spark plugs (or GC)
114. Flashlight/batteries
115. Leatherman
116. Book light
117. Puzzles
118. Friend Frog figurine
119. Inflatable Bath Pillow
120. Cell Phone
121. Vacation Tickets
122. Barbie Doll/clothes
123. Doll furniture
124. Stationary
125. Cookie Cutters
126. Squirt gun (water pistol)
127. Flash Cards
128. Shower sponges
129. Electric/Safety Razors
130. Gas Card
131. Bath Salts/Oil
132. Model kits
133. Foot Cream
134. "Fancy" chocolates
135. Balsa Airplanes
136. Solder Planes
137. Salt City (Yankee) Candles in a jar (Any size)
138. Compass
139. Inflatable Pillow
140. Sunscreen/Bug spray
141. Trail mix
142. Almond Bark
143. Trivia Game Cards
144. Jar gift (Salsa, coca mix, Pesto, cookie mix, etc...)
145. Bus/Mass Transit Pass
146. Train Tickets
147. Pocket Calendar/Planner
148. Swiss Army Knife
149. Wineglass charms
150. Headset (Hearing protection)
151. Comb/Brush
152. Gum/mints
153. Favorite Recipes tie with measuring spoons in the bow
154. Small stuffed toy
155. Earplugs
156. Electrical Tape
157. Magnetic notepad
158. Small Figurine (Snowman, Santa, Nativity, Angel, Christmas House,etc.)
159. Cool Zipper Pulls
159. Bead Sweeper
160. Cell phone Leash and charm
161. Thank you Notes
162. Personalized Mouse pad
163. Flip-Flops
164. Cosmetic Bag
165. Pencil Bag
166. Small Music Box
167. "I-Love-You" note/letter
168. Stapler, staples
169. Paper clips in cool shapes and colors
170. Hand knit (crocheted) dish cloths
171. Fun kitchen gadgets (Strawberry Huller, egg slicer, peeler, kitchen shears, etc)
172. Cheese knife set
173. Pepper mill/ Peppercorns
174. Favorite spice
175. Salt Mill/Course Sea Salt
176. Gourmet Honey
177. Grill Mitts
178. Long Lighter (Mom is pyrophobic)
179. Magazine Subscription
180. Pocket Folding Umbrella
181. Toll Tokens/Pass
182. Collector's Coin From Birth Year
183. Savings Bond
184. Lucky Buhda
185. Car Wash Coupon book
186. Mug/Travel Mug
187. Tub Toys
188. Sidewalk games (marbles,sidewalk chalk, hoppy-taw)
189. Teething Rings, Binky, Binky leash, etc.
190. Bibs/Blurf Cloths/Butt Paste
191. Digital Camera/dispoable camera
192. Dig. Camera Memory Card/film
193. Small tins with Scrapbooking/Stamping Embellishments
194. Gift Cert for Day at the Spa/Massage
195. Pocket Travel Guide
196. Pocket Language Dictionary
197. Bookmarks
198. An Addition to Recipients Favorite Collection(ie: Coins, Sports cards, etc, etc...)
199. Donation to Favorite Charity with Card
200. Homemade Coupons

from an american forum, which may explain any unusual ideas which dont make much sense to you

inkie · 2 October 2006 at 5:54PM

Some of those things on the list above would be the main/only prezzie (eg ipod,dig camera), not a stocking filler eeek!

gingin_2 · 2 October 2006 at 5:59PM

http://www.yellowmoon.org.uk/

This is a brilliant site with lots of stocking and craft gifts. Best of all a percentage of what you pay (up to 25%) is given back to your elected school/ nursery/ playgroup or donated to a charity of their choice (i.e Childline). Their sales can be amazing.

My Tesco's have some good £1 displays, they did some lovely girls bead sets and 2 children's jigsaws for a £1, there were also candles, mirrors and smellies. Amazon still has the Carol Vorderman Sudoku board game for 99p which I have bought for my mum.

pavlovs_dog · 2 October 2006 at 6:00PM

inkie wrote:

Some of those things on the list above would be the main/only prezzie (eg ipod,dig camera), not a stocking filler eeek!

as i said, american list

inkie · 2 October 2006 at 6:02PM

That explains it then - I was begining to feel a bit tight putting a £5 limit on prezzies!!!

wolfehouse · 2 October 2006 at 6:10PM

saw an avon catalogue today at work which had some items 70-80% reduced- handcream for 20p etc., mixed 'goodie bags' (jewlery and cosmetics i guess) for £10...
maybe good for the girls.

pavlovs_dog · 2 October 2006 at 6:13PM

right well, to help inspire those filling a stocking for 'overgrown children'

these are some of the things that go into my OH's stocking

*rolled up magazine (eg empire)

*toiletries that he will use throughout the year - shower gel, shaving foam, deodorant etc. razor blades go down very well because they are so expensive to buy

*vesta chow mein box - bit unconventional, but he loves them, and i dont like chinese

*socks - he goes through them like there's no tomorrow

*cheap so-bad-they're-good dvds. he loooves crazy things like that

*bath crayons or other funny bath stuff so we can have a giggle whilst sharing the water

:whistle:

*lottery ticket/scratchcard. we never normally buy these, so its a bit of a fun, and who knows, might just strike lucky!

*big bag of peanut m'n'ms he's the only one who likes the peanut ones, so he invariably ends up eating the chocolate ones. might present them as reindeer poop this year :think:

Angel777 · 2 October 2006 at 6:45PM

Primark is great too, girls hair bobbles, jewellery, makeup, socks, clothes, belts, beads, earings etc all between £1-2 pounds.

I got 3 girls t-shirts today all for £3!

hth

cant believe its nearly xmas soon!

christmas 06 stocking filler hunt

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