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I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

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NervousNell
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I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

I don't know why I have such a hard time with this.
When DH and I used to exchange gifts on Xmas, I would be running around on 12/24 in the toiletry aisles of Target looking for toothbrushes and shaving cream to fill his damn stocking!

Thankfully we agreed to not exchange anymore- so thank God I only have to worry about DD's stocking now.

I really hate stocking stuffers. I hate spending money on junk that I know will get tossed. Or "useful" things like tootbrushes and toothpaste that are like- yeah whatever, I could have bought this myself at CVS. Chat Icon

I NEVER know what the hell to put in there.

So far I got a bunch of LOL bath bombs. And I'm going to get her a cheap make up kit and brushes to play with.

She doesn't need socks.

What else can I put in there?

She's 8


Posted 12/6/18 10:55 AM
 
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pumpkinmom
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

I just put in whatever I bought that's smaller size toys or books, even open a box to fit it in the stocking. My kids are all a bit younger though.

How about:
Leggo people
Blind bags
Squish toys
Playing cards
Small craft kit
Magic 8 ball (do they still make those?) Or rubix cube

Message edited 12/6/2018 11:07:28 AM.

Posted 12/6/18 11:06 AM
 

JME78
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I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Hair ties? Headbands? Bracelets?

Posted 12/6/18 11:10 AM
 

StaceyLu
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I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Candy
Gum
Lip balm

Posted 12/6/18 11:57 AM
 

MrsT809
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I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

I got candy and fruit snacks, socks, play doh (you could do a little slime kit), foam craft kits from ac moore, mini squishmallow keychains, a stapler, a tape dispenser and a boatload of tape, headbands, and lol flashlights I found at Marshall's. Party city would probably be a good place to hit up too. Oh, I also ordered little waitress aprons and a big pack of memo pads for playing restaurant or salon or whatever.

Posted 12/6/18 12:12 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Posted by MrsT809

I got candy and fruit snacks, socks, play doh (you could do a little slime kit), foam craft kits from ac moore, mini squishmallow keychains, a stapler, a tape dispenser and a boatload of tape, headbands, and lol flashlights I found at Marshall's. Party city would probably be a good place to hit up too. Oh, I also ordered little waitress aprons and a big pack of memo pads for playing restaurant or salon or whatever.

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OMG TAPE! LOL
We used to joke we were getting DD a huge Costco size thing of tape for Christmas because she would go through our tape supply like Grant went through Richmond.
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Posted 12/6/18 12:22 PM
 

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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Candy is usually our go to- I also put in some hair accessories, lip gloss, bubble bath/bath crayons... I have so much stuff at home and I can't think of what it is! I just buy a bunch of stuff and use some of it in our advent calendar, too.

ETA: Stickers, temporary tattoos, hair chalk pens...

Message edited 12/10/2018 10:32:25 AM.

Posted 12/6/18 12:39 PM
 

MrsT809
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by MrsT809

I got candy and fruit snacks, socks, play doh (you could do a little slime kit), foam craft kits from ac moore, mini squishmallow keychains, a stapler, a tape dispenser and a boatload of tape, headbands, and lol flashlights I found at Marshall's. Party city would probably be a good place to hit up too. Oh, I also ordered little waitress aprons and a big pack of memo pads for playing restaurant or salon or whatever.

]

OMG TAPE! LOL
We used to joke we were getting DD a huge Costco size thing of tape for Christmas because she would go through our tape supply like Grant went through Richmond.
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We go through various stages of tape privileges lol. Currently she's allowed access to the tape but the roll must stay within about a foot of the junk drawer. I'm always in a panic this time of year that she'll go on a binge and I'll run out mid wrapping!

Posted 12/6/18 12:46 PM
 

M514
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I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

I usually do things like chap stick, nail polish, toothbrush, water bottle, bath bombs, hair bow, etc...

Posted 12/6/18 12:52 PM
 

pumpkinmom
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by MrsT809

I got candy and fruit snacks, socks, play doh (you could do a little slime kit), foam craft kits from ac moore, mini squishmallow keychains, a stapler, a tape dispenser and a boatload of tape, headbands, and lol flashlights I found at Marshall's. Party city would probably be a good place to hit up too. Oh, I also ordered little waitress aprons and a big pack of memo pads for playing restaurant or salon or whatever.

]

OMG TAPE! LOL
We used to joke we were getting DD a huge Costco size thing of tape for Christmas because she would go through our tape supply like Grant went through Richmond.
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My girls use up all the tape too. My DD1 asked for tape on her Christmas list.

Posted 12/6/18 12:56 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Posted by pumpkinmom

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by MrsT809

I got candy and fruit snacks, socks, play doh (you could do a little slime kit), foam craft kits from ac moore, mini squishmallow keychains, a stapler, a tape dispenser and a boatload of tape, headbands, and lol flashlights I found at Marshall's. Party city would probably be a good place to hit up too. Oh, I also ordered little waitress aprons and a big pack of memo pads for playing restaurant or salon or whatever.

]

OMG TAPE! LOL
We used to joke we were getting DD a huge Costco size thing of tape for Christmas because she would go through our tape supply like Grant went through Richmond.
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My girls use up all the tape too. My DD1 asked for tape on her Christmas list.



I often wonder- what the FUK are they doing with all this tape?
Are they eating it?
Constructing a life size replica of the Eiffel Tower with it?
What?

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Posted 12/6/18 12:58 PM
 

MerryChristmas
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

I like to make experience coupons. You don't have to spend upfront for them and it gives them things to look forward to doing during the year. Here are some I have done
"1 night of ice skating"
"1 afternoon at Dave & busters"
"A trip to the movies" taped to a box of candy.
Splish splash, Zoo, aquarium, bounce u, Adventureland, etc.

If you want physical stuff.. Justice hats/gloves, Claires jewelry or hair accessories, chapstick/lip gloss, squishies, nail polish, 5 below will have good options.

Posted 12/6/18 2:27 PM
 

MerryChristmas
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Oh this year I'm giving each a new bathing suit since we are going away in Feb,

Posted 12/6/18 2:31 PM
 

Leb
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I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

My 6yo is getting “coal” from Santa which are chocolates. Hair bows from justice, and jojobows, da bomb bath bombs, fuzzy sleep shorts, a little essential oil perfume roller, a stress ball that looks like a gym ball, and a cotton candy pikmi pop.

Posted 12/6/18 7:00 PM
 

nycgirl
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Maze book
mad libs book
Twisty petz bracelet thing
Stuffed toy

Bows and hair clips will be in grandma’s stocking for them.

Posted 12/6/18 9:20 PM
 

BaysideForever
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

candy, hair ties, gift cards, mini lego bags, art supplies, socks, cards...

Posted 12/7/18 9:27 AM
 

KGools
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

I have boys but I always throw Dunkin Donut gift cards and movie theater gift cards in there. Last year I got them each scratch paper which they loved (the paper that is black and you have to use a wooden stick - almost like a cuticle pusher thing - to scratch the black off and it's colorful underneath).

Posted 12/10/18 8:20 AM
 

BargainMama
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by pumpkinmom

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by MrsT809

I got candy and fruit snacks, socks, play doh (you could do a little slime kit), foam craft kits from ac moore, mini squishmallow keychains, a stapler, a tape dispenser and a boatload of tape, headbands, and lol flashlights I found at Marshall's. Party city would probably be a good place to hit up too. Oh, I also ordered little waitress aprons and a big pack of memo pads for playing restaurant or salon or whatever.

]

OMG TAPE! LOL
We used to joke we were getting DD a huge Costco size thing of tape for Christmas because she would go through our tape supply like Grant went through Richmond.
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My girls use up all the tape too. My DD1 asked for tape on her Christmas list.



I often wonder- what the FUK are they doing with all this tape?
Are they eating it?
Constructing a life size replica of the Eiffel Tower with it?
What?

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OMG one year my daughter put TAPE on her list!! She got like 25 rolls Chat Icon

Posted 12/10/18 8:40 AM
 

JandJ1224

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Jannette

Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

I hit up 5 below and spent a bunch, so much cool stuff there. Also got bike lights and favorite team pajama pants.

I also went practical and did travel tooth brush (trip we have planned), new thermos, brush, hair clips.

Posted 12/11/18 3:32 PM
 

ChristinaM128
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Usually it’s candy, toothbrushes (sorry - but my girls get excited over this for some reason), shrinky dinks, figure erasers, cute pens, chapstick, nail polish, mallomars

ETA: hair rubber bands, brush

Message edited 12/12/2018 7:02:44 AM.

Posted 12/12/18 7:02 AM
 

lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Posted by JandJ1224

I hit up 5 below and spent a bunch, so much cool stuff there.



Oh I keep forgetting about this place and they have such perfect things for stocking stuffers! THANK YOU!

Posted 12/19/18 12:22 PM
 

Jacquelina
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Re: I ask this every damn year but... Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Posted by lorich

Posted by JandJ1224

I hit up 5 below and spent a bunch, so much cool stuff there.



Oh I keep forgetting about this place and they have such perfect things for stocking stuffers! THANK YOU!



haha I just went here on my lunch break too for stocking stuffers. Its great for that.

Posted 12/19/18 3:32 PM
 
 

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