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| Posted by: Rindy1202 21-Dec-2004, 10:57 PM |
| Christmas stocking stuffers. I do the same old thing with candy small stuff any unusual ideas out there? What do you guys put in yours. The time is counting down but I am down to the stockings.... |
| Posted by: MDF3530 21-Dec-2004, 11:13 PM |
| Kids: Probably some cheap little trinkets from the toy aisle at the local drugstore, like doodle pads, Hot Wheels & Matchbox cars for boys, stickers for girls, etc. Teens & Adults: DVD or CD. |
| Posted by: Richard Bercot 22-Dec-2004, 04:25 AM |
I know that this is another Candy Thing but one of the Favorites around my house is the Chocolate Oranges. They are orange flavored chocolate in the shape of an Orange. It is about the size of an Orange and they even break off into Orange Slices.  For my Wife, I also throw in a couple of Instant Lottery Tickets and anything that see wins off of the tickets, she can spend on herself.  It is only a couple of dollars to buy but she could win around $1000. I am quit sure that would put a big smile on her face. However in the last 28 years of doing this, she has only won $2  Hopefully this year will be different, I bought her 5. Maybe this will increase her odds. |
| Posted by: Monarch's Own 22-Dec-2004, 07:11 AM |
| Well I like to put in for my son usually a bunch of pencils since he likes drawing so much and also some small games - those mindgame puzzles which drive you nuts to put them together (you know the 3 D kind) For my husband he usually get's a new Planner (the cheap kind) and also some football cards from his favorite team or some other small collectible from them. This year I wanted to get him a new wallet but I guess I wait till he comes home.   |
| Posted by: maisky 22-Dec-2004, 07:38 AM |
For kids, candy and chocolate. For your husband, a Micky Finn (knock out drops). For yourself, Viggo Mortensen. (hence the Micky for your husband).  |
| Posted by: coastman 22-Dec-2004, 08:20 AM |
How about some shotgun shells or a carton of 22 long rifle bullets? Our family are hunters and fishermen so our stocking stuffers will be outdoor items. I will be at a traditional Southern Dove Shoot on Christmas Eve so those shotgun shells would be nice. My grandson will get in his stocking two cases of clay skeet targets. The family will shoot those clay targets Christmas afternoon. He will get a new 20 gauge pump shotgun. It is all how your family does things. This is not everyones cup of tea, but it is ours. Merry Christmas everyone.  |
| Posted by: susieq76 22-Dec-2004, 08:45 AM |
| Hey Rindy, Do you have a World Market near you? They are a great store and have lots of little well made toys for kids. We always got Lindt chocolate truffles - they were the highlight of my Christmas!! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 22-Dec-2004, 09:47 AM | ||
Hi susieq76, A world market? Are you kidding I wish. We have a K-mart and a Walmart that is it. Oh we do have a couple of gift stores. I love those chocolates. I like the dark and the white. Anyhow thanks for the ideas. Merry Christmas |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 22-Dec-2004, 09:52 AM | ||
Hello there, good idea but I think he is stocked on the hunting gear. Our family also does a lot of shooting. We just head for the hills and shoot. The dump is also popular. No it isn't everyones cup of tea but when you live somewhere where there is nothing to do it is great to pass the day. Thanks for the ideas. Merry Christmas |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 22-Dec-2004, 09:56 AM | ||
Maisky where do you get your humor. I love it. I remember the micky finns. May be I should take it and go to bed after all this shopping and wrapping. As far as Viggo Mortensen, hum may be I should stay awake... |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 22-Dec-2004, 09:59 AM | ||
Monarch's Own, Richard, MDF3530, Thank you for the ideas, really! I will go out and look for some of these things. Merry Christmas |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 22-Dec-2004, 11:32 AM |
| What about a nice diamond? That would fit in a sock. Or a Playgirl magazine? Or a very, very rich handsome man? |
| Posted by: Richard Bercot 22-Dec-2004, 11:46 AM | ||
 It appears that I am behind the times or else my mind is else where. This is the only Mickey Finn that I know of. |
| Posted by: dragonboy3611 22-Dec-2004, 02:14 PM |
| When I was little, opening my stocking was one of the most fun things to do on Christmas day! It's just all the little things that are stuffed in that stocking, and you never know what your going to get. I guess it's just the exictment of it. If you know any cards or small bath heighgein things people get...throw those things in. We never used to get alot of candy, small stuffed animals, and the like. *sigh* Heck I still look forward to it! |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 22-Dec-2004, 02:26 PM | ||
Nice fly Richard, did you tie it? Merry Christmas Good ideas dragonboy Merry Christmas to you also |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 22-Dec-2004, 02:50 PM | ||
Sure that sounds great to me.... |
| Posted by: Richard Bercot 22-Dec-2004, 07:57 PM | ||
Rindy, Sorry to say that I did not tie that particular one but I do tie the Mickey Finns. It is a great Streamer and I have caught several fish on it. Anyhow these are not so good for Stocking Stuffer unless you put them in some kind of case. The hooks tend to get stuck in the socks. You have yourself a Very Merry Christmas. |
| Posted by: scotelass 23-Dec-2004, 12:22 AM |
| anything chocolate works for me! |
| Posted by: maryellen 23-Dec-2004, 08:09 AM |
| I was going to say that a lot of grocery stores and Walgreens over here have the large Hershey bars for 99 cents each. They are the perfect size for a stocking and won't break the budget. |
| Posted by: single speed 24-Dec-2004, 03:52 AM |
| I picked up lotions and scented hand cremes for mom and sis in law. Obscure candies (ie Adam's Gum, White chocolate Resses, cookies and cream hersheys), a slinky for my brother (who is 48), and batteries. I am seeing lots of movies out there for $5-$8. Kodak Film is good for the non digiyal. Also, check out everyone's stockings.. If they are looking shabby, why not repolace them? |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 24-Dec-2004, 03:36 PM |
| Great Ideas people! It is almost here think I am finally ready! Merry Christmas |
| Posted by: Annabelle 24-Dec-2004, 05:26 PM |
| You put stuff in the stockings? Please don't tell me that. I thought I was ready. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 24-Dec-2004, 06:01 PM | ||
You are joking right? I don't think I picked very good stuffers this year. It is to late now oh well. They will survive! Have a good one Annabelle  |