https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114929 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:04:53 +0000 minimalist 1114929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Manidipa, thanks for the clarification. I'd gotten a different impression. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114896 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:09:33 +0000 gryffin 1114896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn - too funny and great story.&nbsp; Just proving that sometimes the best gifts we&nbsp; get are the ones we give ourselves!!&nbsp; Very instructive (esp in the fine art of matrimonial manipulation - or as your mom might say, "that's just like a man!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114895 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:07:24 +0000 gryffin 1114895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie - secret santa is alway difficult.&nbsp; What about dried fruits?&nbsp; perhaps a healthy cookbook?&nbsp; A set of vinegars?&nbsp; or several people suggested teas and coffees.&nbsp; It's tough when you don't know the person well but I am sure you will choose something wonderful!!<br />Angie - I never met a tradition I didn't like! I must make a note not to tell my son about the clogs.&nbsp; He's made a pitch to celebrate all holiday that are associated with gift giving.&nbsp; He feels since the world has become such a small place this will help him understand different cultures!!!&nbsp; Does he know how to work the system or what!!<br />Pastrygirl - I also love that stuff.&nbsp; Do you remember in the movie, "You've got Mail" when Tom Hank's character wanted to give Meg Ryan's character a bouquet of freshy sharpened pencil?&nbsp; Did you just want to swoon!!<br />La Belle - yes so exciting all those little goodies that we try and resist the lure of.&nbsp; So much fun to get to sample them at last.&nbsp; The pantyhose were also a really good idea.&nbsp; I guess we should add tights to that too.&nbsp; Great ideas!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114892 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:01:18 +0000 lyn* 1114892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a funny story - but one year, my dad really wanted a keyboard and mouse set. My mom told him he was NOT allowed to buy it (we had a working keyboard and mouse), so he snuck out one day after work and bought it!</p> <p>On Christmas Eve, he strung up his own stocking and put the keyboard and mouse in it - and told my mom "OH LOOK, WHAT SANTA BROUGHT ME THIS YEAR IS JUST WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED." and she couldn't say anything in front of us, kids.</p> <p>It took me years to figure out what my dad did - but he still thinks he was SO clever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114826 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:15:07 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1114826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is so silly... but I LOVE the thrill of&nbsp;getting cheap makeup - lip glosses in particular. &nbsp; My sister and I used to give and get those Bonne Bell flavored lipglosses (more like chapsticks). &nbsp;Eventually it 'grew up' into nicer lipglosses - but always stuff you would get at the drugstore. &nbsp; Maybelline, Cover Girl, etc.</p> <p>And silly as this sounds - one year someone (mom or sister or former MIL) wrapped up 3 or 4 packages of nude and&nbsp;pantyhose - sheer stuff, not very expensive, but still quite nice. &nbsp;&nbsp;I think it was&nbsp;Hanes. &nbsp; It was such a <u>useful</u> gift, and I always love hosiery. &nbsp; It was very nice to have several weeks of getting dressed in the morning, and not having to scramble for a pair of hose that didn't have runs or snags </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114816 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:45:26 +0000 pastrygirl 1114816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Growing up, we always received office supplies, like pens, post-its, and those small spiral pads. Even when I was &lt; 10 years old! I loved it. (I think I've just figured out the root of my office supply addiction.)</p> <p>Now that I have kids, I found out that I'm supposed to put Santa gifts in there. It's very strange to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114814 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:41:54 +0000 Angie 1114814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, I&nbsp;grew up Dutch but in a British Colony (HK). So we had Sinterklaas on the 5th Dec (left a clog outside your room door and hoped it was filled with a goodie the next day) and did Xmas on Xmas Eve (the Euro way). A tree with presents but no stocking. Also my Mum made sure the kids knew that Father Christmas was fake from the get go. That's just how she rolled - rightly or wrongly. Now, Greg and I have Xmas with a tree and presents, but no stockings. That said, stockings look adorable and I hope yours are filled with lots of fabness. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114794 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:16:23 +0000 Shirley 1114794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This may be a bit nerdy. Boxed desk calendars, the page a day type. They have every subject. I gave my late Dad a "left hand" one one year, giving my DH Peanuts, hi s fave comics this year, I received a handbag one last year, MIL cats one year, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114785 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:06:16 +0000 Karie 1114785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a timely post! I am struggling with what to get for the person I am "Secret Santa" to at work. The Trader Joe's stuff all sounds wonderful, but everything on my person's wish list starts with "Smartfood" so I think they are on a diet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114777 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:51:56 +0000 gryffin 1114777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E - memory sticks - they are always getting lost.&nbsp; What a terrific idea!!&nbsp; The nylon shopping bags and books great ideas too.&nbsp; Many thanks!!<br />Amy K - I tried to google klompen and it just says clogs.&nbsp; Is that where the dutch put out clogs instead of stocking for st nick to get presents?&nbsp; I am out of the secret santa loop too.&nbsp; So I hope someone will chime in to answer your question!<br />Aquamarine - what a delightful tradition!!&nbsp; Chocolate oranges would be lovely!!&nbsp; I am a huge bookworm too.&nbsp; All my dogs are named for my favorite literary characters (I'm talking to you Jane Austen!) and, of course, I do have the Anne of Green Gables cookbook - although I never made anything from it!!<br />ManidipaM - gosh girl you read my mind.&nbsp; I was just bemoaning my reynauds!!&nbsp; You can't salt the driveway in gloves and I refuse to go out there again.&nbsp; Lyn also recommended earmuffs and I just ordered a bunch.&nbsp; I did gloves last year, but as you say can you have too many.&nbsp; I love the idea of playlists and personal gift certificates.&nbsp; Great idea.&nbsp; Suds are a great idea I could go with a boiling hot bath to soak my hands right now!!&nbsp; Also thanks for chiming in on Amy K's question!!<br />Sarah A - nice one on socks the especially the luxury thorlo or coolmax type.&nbsp; Always hard to drop cash on them and it would be a great gift!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114716 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:09:59 +0000 Sarah A 1114716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the ideas here! Great thread gryffin! Socks are our go to, striped dotted wool or some nice coolmax for working out and an orange or other feesh fruit. I think ill be taking the usb drive idea this year too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive/page/2#post-1114714 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:07:50 +0000 ManidipaM 1114714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AmyK, this year's Santas set a $25 limit. But we can always do it differently or add another exchange, eh? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114713 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:05:50 +0000 ManidipaM 1114713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love E's used books idea best for my own stocking. You can't ever have too many in my world!</p> <p>I also seem always short on and delighted over hats, mitts/gloves and socks because I run cold and hv Raynaud's. The year I got ear muffs i was jubilant! My hands, feet and lips always appreciate little tubes and pots and chunks of buttery things. And I adore sweet or spicy treats, bath supplies and practical little tools like sweater shavers, lint rollers, razor refills, hair accessories, bookmarks, letter openers, trinket boxes (I adore containers!). One of the sweetest stuffers I ever got was a case of CDs recorded with my favourite artistes... not albums but sets of favourites mixed together in petsonalised playlists. </p> <p>For giving, I have a reputation as a giver of suds. Soaps for big people and bubble wands and bubble baths for little ones :-p </p> <p>Pretty push pins and magnetic notepads for those who plan their lives up a wall are favourites. Seed packets for those with gardens. Thimbles or new needles or bobbins or a packet of buttons or a few yards of trim for those who sew or crochet. Earphones for music lovers. Stress balls as a loving hint to the cranky puss in your life. Claim vouchers for time spent with you, a favourite treat, a massage, a chore exemption or chore done etc always go into family and close mates' stockings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114706 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 12:41:59 +0000 Aquamarine 1114706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for Trader Joe's. Lots of fun food items. I always include really good dark chocolate...I consider it a health food staple! And if I find them, I include chocolate oranges as a nod to the Little House on the Prairie books...Laura and Mary used to receive an orange for Christmas, a real treat. Yes, I am a book nerd </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114699 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 12:30:50 +0000 minimalist 1114699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, what about klompen on St. Nicholas?</p> <p>No stockings here, but I might join that practice late as an excuse to buy MaryK's green tea soap.</p> <p>Speaking of $5 secret Santa, is there ever an "accessible" elf exchange at YLF? I joined YLF too late to sign up for the standard one, so I'm not sure how it works. But the threads I've seen make it sound less than feasible for those YLFers with lesser means or just different priorities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114533 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:57:02 +0000 E 1114533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh in addition to fair trade chocolate, one year my mom put in usb sticks, which was incredibly helpful! If anyone's a photographer, memory cards (the right size for their camera) are always nice.&nbsp;My mom&nbsp;usually adds a small gift card to a cafe too (my sister and I are in our mid 20s now but we still celebrate Christmas at home so my mom's always the stocking stuffer).&nbsp;Also, those re-usable nylon shopping bags that fold up very small would make a good stuffer. And books, if you know the person's a reader, especially used books which can be got for a song. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114531 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:55:54 +0000 gryffin 1114531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne - we need to get you a stocking too!!&nbsp; Too much fun to miss out on!!<br />Elpgal - that is a totally awesome idea!!&nbsp; Although I think the real magic is how you are getting all of that for $5!!&nbsp; Great gift and I sure it will be really appreciated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114528 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:52:48 +0000 gryffin 1114528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie - Too funny.&nbsp; We all think we have too many post-its until we run out!&nbsp; All great ideas.&nbsp; I love the hot sauce idea!!&nbsp; Thanks!<br />Emily - I love the coffee idea.&nbsp; Also cards - I didn't think of that at all, super idea!!&nbsp; and stationary too.&nbsp; You never think about it until you need it.&nbsp;I'm the princess of cd's, dvd's and video games - guys are sick of them so these ideas are great!!&nbsp; &nbsp;Many thanks!!<br />MaryK - green tea bath soap sounds positively divine!!&nbsp; Have you ever tried Bulgari's au the vert (can't figure out how to put the accent over the e!)?&nbsp; My husband actually asked a woman what perfume she was wearing and bought me a bottle.&nbsp; Very soft and pretty.&nbsp; Is that sweet or what!!&nbsp;&nbsp;It's base is green tea too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114524 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:50:20 +0000 elpgal 1114524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a stocking stuffer but this year for our secret santa exchange with a $5 price limit, I am doing 'emergency supplies' - so small flashlights, one of those reusable bags that is compacted into a case, seat belt cutter, small pack of batteries. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114515 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:41:24 +0000 anne 1114515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me neither Angie. DH had them growing up though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114512 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:33:28 +0000 MsMary 1114512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you do get to Trader Joe's, one of the things I love there is their green tea scented bath soap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114510 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:30:36 +0000 Emily 1114510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always put a cool nail polish, gum, and some nice coffee in my mom's stocking. &nbsp;Then maybe some chocolate, fun stationary, or a cd I think she'll like. &nbsp;For my DH, I put in small vinyl toys, candies, cds, and card games. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114494 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:17:20 +0000 Susie 1114494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My daughters are in their 20"s. They like the practical stuff- face wash, moisturizer, makeup remover cloths, lip balm, razors, make up, nail polish, hair stuff, etc. And they still love candy! But I was told no more post it notes; they have tons!</p> <p>For my son in law, I did practical stuff too plus hot sauces instead of candy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114487 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:10:54 +0000 gryffin 1114487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - those are all super ideas!!&nbsp; I didn't think of teas or coffees.&nbsp; I love the tire pressure gauge!!&nbsp; Where is that demmed thing when you need it!!&nbsp; Great ideas!!<br />cuffcat - we are one this.&nbsp; Is there life without chocolate?&nbsp; I mean (please no offense to anyone) but who picks the fruit dessert over the chocolate?&nbsp; Obviously not me!!&nbsp; Definitely&nbsp;chocolate&nbsp;will make its way into those stockings!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114484 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 03:06:41 +0000 gryffin 1114484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - you poor girl!!&nbsp; Do you at least follow Santa on Norad - it's not as cute as it used to be when live officers recorded commentary but it's still cute?&nbsp; We are not even christian&nbsp;we&nbsp;have always had stocking and Santa!!&nbsp; My mom used to decorate the stockings&nbsp;with tinsel, candy canes,&nbsp;and small wrapped gifts&nbsp;etc and they were just magical.&nbsp; It didn't even matter what was in there, they just looked so beautiful and wonderous in &nbsp;the morning.&nbsp; Definitely a tradition worth considering?!<br />CC -which christmas special - was it The Santa Claus movie that the chimney just appeared it the house or apt did not have one?&nbsp; Not that gifts aren't really nice, but don't you think stockings are special?<br />JulieinMI&nbsp;-great ideas!&nbsp; Boxers are a good one and always needed.&nbsp; I have never checked out the men's stuff at BBW, also a great idea!!<br />DonnaF &amp; MaryK&nbsp;- we do have a Trader Joe's but I didn't think to check there.&nbsp; I was supposed to shop today but I didn't count on Mama Nature dumping a ton of snow on me.&nbsp; So I am doing the internet frenzy shop.&nbsp; Hope fully it will let up and I can get out to TJ to check it out.&nbsp; Thanks for the great idea!!<br />Gigi - thanks for all the great suggestions!!&nbsp; I totally forgot about lottery tickets and my guys and MIL love them.&nbsp; That's a totally fab idea!!&nbsp; Many thanks.<br />Lisa - that's a great idea.&nbsp; Practical and useful is good.&nbsp; I don't like to give things just to give something.&nbsp; You're right sometimes things don't need to be glamorous to be really appreciated!<br />Amiable - that is an excellent idea on school supplies.&nbsp; I always have to refuel my sons supplies in January.&nbsp; If I make a preemptive strike then they count as a gift.&nbsp; Brilliant!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114479 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:54:56 +0000 cuffcat 1114479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always a little chocolate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114478 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:54:22 +0000 Anonymous 1114478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to get special snacks for stockings. Wrapped biscotti and fun teas for adults. Other things that I picked up for stockings this year are fingerless gloves, sweater shavers from Bed Bath and Beyond, heat resistant neon rubber spatula, and knit headbands that keep the ears warm. Dollar coins are fun. Once I received a much needed tire pressure gauge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114476 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:49:13 +0000 amiable 1114476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For kids, I often put school supplies like scissors, tape and markers in their stockings. &nbsp;The ones from the beginning of the school year are generally gone or lost by now, so the refresher is welcome (and cheap - since I just buy lots of extras at back-to-school time)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114467 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:40:38 +0000 Lisa 1114467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always go for practical stocking stuffers as gifts: 3-pk K-cups and a 2 pk of Milano cookies (Target carries both of these), a pack of pens, a candy bar, a scent for the car, lip gloss, and razor blade refills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-stocking-stuffers-to-give-and-receive#post-1114444 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:15:41 +0000 Gigi 1114444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you're missing out! Do you know what we're talking about but just haven't done it?</p> <p>We haven't done stockings for years. But I would probably fill one with small body care items, nail polish, chocolates, cute magnets, cute stationery items, cool markers/pens, etc. Mom and Dad (whoops, I mean Santa) also used to put a couple of scratch-off lottery tickets in our stockings too. That was fun! </p>