Our stockings hang in a hallway as part of the Christmas decor, but after the kids went to bed, when putting out the gifts we would fill their stockings and place them near their beds. They would wake up Christmas morning and gather in one of their bedrooms and open their stockings together. That way, my wife and I could get a few extra precious minutes of sleep!
I think Seeās candy still has chocolate coins during The holidays.
Our stockings hold only cards and candy, but some of those candies are alcohol-infused, and sonās cards usually enrich his bank account.
COAL for the idiots refusing to wear masks
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Socks, yes! D2 is fixated on the cheap ones with no cuffs. The drug store bargains, often with seasonal designs, I include those and sheās always happy. Itās a little thing between us. D1 is a chapstick freak. Easy to include some upscale version.
Same with the tea towels. I got D1 and fiance cat towels before, like the link someone gave to the odd ones.
I donāt know exactly how Iād do this, but maybe a Masterpiece Theater subscription through whatever it is, Netflix or Amazon Prime.
When I saw this thread, Ithought, gads, no, too early. But itās so interesting, this time around. Thanks.
I bought a couple of those silicone cookie sheet liners at Aldi today for $3.99. They would be nice for a stocking
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^^If they work well thatās a deal!
Iām sure my kids (and others) will get masks, some bowl cozies (like a pot holder, bowl shaped) and anything else I can sew. One might get the second book about climbing the 14ers in Colorado. Itās a long skinny book with maps of the climbs so perfect shape for the stocking.
Dās boyfriend is actually getting the Christmas stocking. Iāve made them for 35+ years for all the kids and now weāre moving on to the boyfriends and husbands. Iāve been a little slow lately and Iām not sure Iāll make the Christmas eve deadline, but Iāll try.
I love Beekman1802 goat milk soaps. I will probably get them each a ālimited editionā Rose Apothecary soap https://beekman1802.com/collections/goat-milk-bar-soaps/products/rose-apothecary-goat-milk-soap and a lump of coal soap. https://beekman1802.com/collections/goat-milk-bar-soaps/products/lump-of-kohl (they also have a lump of gold).
One year for stockings we had fun getting our grown kids kitchen items from Sur-La-Table (potato peeler, little spatula, meat thermometerā¦ let them trade)
If you have a D, reusable make up remover cloths, bamboo utensils
The Chili Crisp is addictive, as is TJās Italian Bomba Sauce (very spicy). Sooo good.
The stashed bags are on Amazon prime day. Iām going to order a few.
@taverngirl reusable makeup removal cloth sounds like a good idea. I have girls plus a DIL. Any specific suggestions?
Iām going to look for the chili crisp at TJ.
I do feel silly shopping for stocking stuffers in October!
We have also gotten Penzeys spices for stocking stuffers. Those teeny containers are the perfect size.
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Agree that the chili crisp is addictive.
I first tasted this at one of our favorite restaurants and the server brought the bottle to the table so I could take a picture. Walmart has it for a lower price than Amazon. The link is for the big bottle but I think some neighborhood Walmart stores carry smaller sized bottles too.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lao-Gan-Ma-Chili-Crisp-Spicy-Chili-Oil-Sauce-Restaurant-Size-24-69-Oz/389862413
I will have to make a trip to TJ to look for their chili sauce. I spice up my salad with the spicy sauces so they donāt last too long.
One of my kids likes to cook Thai curries, so I plan to have these in the stocking this year. Perfectly sized for it.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Thai-Kitchen-Gluten-Free-Red-Curry-Paste-4-oz/10801530
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Thai-Kitchen-Gluten-Free-Green-Curry-Paste-4-oz/10801531
Will also be doing the 5 in 1 wine corker/aerator and Darn tough socks for the stockings this year.
@AnAsmom I havenāt tried the curry paste you posted because we are huge fans of the Mae Ploy curry paste that we get off Amazon. Different Thai curries are a staple at our house since I can get H to eat lots of veggies when I make them!
I bought something like this (https://www.amazon.com/MP-Mozzpak-Reusable-Eco-friendly-Cleansing/dp/B07WXL65BT/ref=sr_1_5?crid=283BE8VKJSEP8&dchild=1&keywords=reusable+makeup+remover+pads+30+pack&qid=1602614901&sprefix=reusable+make+up+remove%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-50)
Theyāre actually pads not cloths. My D sometimes uses cloths, but these are easier because she doesnāt have to wash after each use, just grabs another one and then throws a bagful in the laundry when she starts getting low.
We like the LOVE bags amazon.com/Reusable-Recycled-Shopping-BLANKET-Stripes/dp/B07CTDLLWX
@abasket I ordered the non-touch door opener/button pushers.
@mom60 I also ordered stasher bags and beeswax wraps for both Dās.
D1ās friend is starting a zero waste company here in San Diego so we have all been trying to use more earth friendly products.
I love World Market for stocking stuffers!