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what to put in stockings for kids.

by Kimberly on December 11, 2009 in Family, family_holiday · 6 comments

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For the little ones who have hung their stockings with care, might I suggest the following:

a candy cane
an orange–if you like to do things the old fashioned way
a chocolate santa
small cars (think hot wheels or matchbox)
crayons or markers, maybe even glitter markers if you are brave
novelty bath soap or bubbles
a classic toy: a viewmaster with extra reels, yo-yo, or slinky
fun toothbrush
cozy socks, hat or mittens
for older kids, consider a classic novel, mp3 player accessories, novelty watch, card games.

what are your must-have stocking stuffers?

Article by Kimberly Johnson

...by day, making a home where the buffalo roam. By night, pretty much the same thing, punctuated by the occasional fantasies of sunny beaches, italian movies and sparkling lemonade.

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1 the emily December 11, 2009 at 1:21 pm: My mom always put mascara and a toothbrush and a mini electronic game (yahtzee, tetris, football, etc.). Doesn't feel like Christmas without those.
2 The Glamorous Life Association December 11, 2009 at 1:51 pm: Every year- for reasons I can't explain I include a toothbrush in the stocking, pack of pencils and bubbles.
My kids are 9 and 11 and I still do.
3 Michelle December 11, 2009 at 2:29 pm: You must have read my mind. We always give an apple and an orange. I think this is because money was tight when we were little. I also got socks, matchbox cars and candies for my little guy.
4 Kage December 11, 2009 at 4:25 pm: Binoculars, magnifying glass, tape measure, hammer, Edward (twilight) action figure, holiday edition favorite candy, lip gloss, body spray, glitter powder (all hello kitty), Andean flute, CDs(Taylor swift and Hannah Montana movie soundtrack), and I want to get ny hands on some true-to-life crayola markers.
5 doublebatch December 11, 2009 at 5:55 pm: Growing up there was always the Life Saver storybook with 10 rolls of the candy. Even now as a married grown up my mom makes sure there's on in my stocking. Oh, and we always got the traditional apple and orange too!
6 Dandy December 11, 2009 at 7:01 pm: Actually every year my mom puts a giant orange and a giant apple in each of our stockings. We decide which one she loves most by comparing to see who gets the biggest ones.