Annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Idea Round-up + other random gift ideas

mtnrdredux_gw

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Any good ideas this year?

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Bestyears

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Finally, after a full afternoon sleuthing, I can contribute! I haven't linked to anything but the first item, because most items ore from the store named after a large river, and we know how that goes..... I did bold the item names to make it a bit easier.

I got DD a few hairclips from this site -they curve into your head, so it's more comfortable to drive in, do yoga, etc. The Best Hair Clips. Found them on Grommet, so assume they are vetted.

I always get a NAKED eyeshadow palette. Last year I found one for half-price at Nordstrom Rack, but it wasn't the colors she liked, so we exchanged it. This year I bought the one I know she likes from Ulta.

DDs boyfriend is doing most of the cooking for them these days, so I bought him a meat thermometer/oven temp checker which has a magnet for the fridge, and can stay IN the oven while the food cooks. Also got him Elite Sportz Core Sliders which help with floor workouts (apparently, LOL).

Got everybody Jack Black lip balm.

I bought both kiddos a Pet Emergency Kit (which will not really fit in the stocking but I'll just set it there. A lot of the kits are filled with cheap, crappy stuff but I found one a "trail one" at REI that seemed decent, and I will add a few items suggested by this vet office (like milk of magnesia and a soft muzzle).

I got DS's dogs Lemongrass Tick Spray from REI because it seems like a safe, hopefully effective tick deterrent. Dogs are treated but still occasionally pick up ticks.

I also bought the kiddies Amerelle Emergency Lights for home use in power failures. You just leave them plugged in and then grab them when the power goes out.

Also bought DD a set of slim lunchbox freezer packs. Since she's a new homeowner, she's packing her lunch these days!

I got DS and DH silicon spatulas, from di Oro. DS really likes these and doesn't have the smaller ones. He's a bit of a minimalist, so it can be hard to find him things.

Also got DD a cool tool from REI that makes replacing bike tire tubes and brake pads easier, and a new low-profile cheese grater, which we need.

Got DS a lifestraw since he spends lots of time hiking and camping, and this nifty little ceramic grater for garlic, turmeric, etc. -he does a lot of that in his cooking.

I added giftcards to a few restaurants DS frequents in his town -one of which he and I have been to a few times, so it's a nice memory.

I feel like I've bought enough, but I'm kind of intrigued by the StaySafe 5-in-1 Extinguisher. It's about the size of a can of whip cream rather than the typical huge, bulky extinguisher, and treats some additional types of fires. They are $30 each but you can get them 3 for $50, so I could give everybody one.

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mtnrdredux_gw
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Funky, I bought those Adler eye coasters. I think my one DD would like them, and they could be used for all sorts of things.
Funkyart
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Oh I am so glad someone else will be able to enjoy them! They still make me happy a year later .. I have one on my desk now for my rings (don't ask me why I take off my rings when I work-- but i do).
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Kswl
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Mtn, I collect vintage Two’s Company glass trinket dishes that are reverse painted glass. I use them as bread plates at Christmas, Valentine’s Day and on Easter. They are more rectangular than the ones from Caspari.
mtnrdredux_gw
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ok now i need these https://www.lijodecor.com/products/51360-twos-company?variant=39246382268483&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&aidc=sbar&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoVVvhwQIW-o1tj4S9LmheDHm5VsVJO61OsnVsIOdRMfWP0LuJ6yxi4aAipyEALw_wcB
Oakley
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This won't fit into a stocking but I have to show you what DS1 got for DGD who's 12, and will be in 7th grade next year. Kind of cute story, but her parents have every item she needs when her menses begin so DS got her a saddle bag from Coach with a compartment for such things.

The package came here instead of his house and he said I could open it. lol

Too precious for words I tell you.
mtnrdredux_gw
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Such a pretty purse!
Sueb20
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My dad loves Jeopardy so I got him the Jeopardy page-a-day calendar.
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LynnNM
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I’m ordering this hardback book for DD’s stocking. Now on sale for only $10.35 on Amazon. This description really grabbed me, and I get to read it after her!

“A lonely boy walks through the countryside on a Spring day, finding companionship along the way: a greedy mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse. Together they share their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about kindness, hope, friendship and love. A modern classic for all ages.” 128 pages
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deegw
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Lynn, I love that book!

“What is the bravest thing you've ever said? asked the boy.
'Help,' said the horse.
dedtired
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Does this work?

https://a.co/d/gN584Nc
Funkyart
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@Oakley, what a sweet idea ... and she will feel so grown up with her first coach bag! (I had to wait until I was 32 for my first!)

@LynnNM i think that is the same author who wrote a book I got for my nephew/wife/son. It is such a wonderful book... great for all ages.

oops.. clearly not the same author but still a beautiful book lol!
Funkyart
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I hate hate hate giving gift cards .. but for some of the kids, that's all they want. I got 2 of them Vinglace Wine Chillers and will attach these little pouches with their gift cards/$$ whatever. At least it feels a little gift-like ..

I will also wrap a surprise piece of jewelry for my sister in one so she doesn't know it's jewelry when under the tree.
Irish2
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The pouches are wonderful! Did you purchase locally or online?

^^ Just returned from my ”Zumba gold” class

aka dancing for > 55 and put my water bottle down and thought i should post it here.

It’s by Swell and my chai tea cozy is from an etsy seller “seams pretty”
mtnrdredux_gw
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Yes, Funky, where are the pouches from.
Funkyart
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Not local-- I will pop back with a source in a little bit. Life just isn't giving me enough GW time today!

FWIW I've been looking for cute pouches for weeks. They're all either too expensive or missing the letters i need or, honestly, too ugly! LOL. These are either 12 or 14 .. i know I could make them but i won't. I love the simplicity.
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Funkyart
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Here you go-- sorry for the delay.

Bag-all Initial Bag | Julia Moss Designs

Look around-- lots of fun and funky stuff! @mtnrdredux_gw you may want to check out their "next gen silver". I know it would give my mother a heart attack lol.. but I love the look. It might be something cool for your daughters. The colors are pretty bright for me but I think I am going to get some custom pieces.
localeater
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I actually bought the car crevice cleaning goop this year.

I also got DH a flyswatter(it's kind of a joke)

Reusable beeswax food wraps.

Everybody got VIZ lights, I cant stand when people walk with no visibility (pet peeve) I live rurally, it is not safe.
Allison0704
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@LynnNM I used to follow the author on FB and pre-ordered the book back when. Love his illustrations and story.
Funkyart
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@localeater, I love the keyboard goop-- but apparently it has a shelf life! I took mine out last week to clean my keyboard and it didn't stick together in a "wad" at all. It was loose and sticky and I had it wrapped around all my fingers! At least it didn't make it to the keyboard!

and PS.. I lied about they "next generation silver" products being too bright for me. After I posted the pictures, I decided I needed the pink one. I was very annoyed to see it was sold out! Still, I will have some custom pieces done-- you can send in your own silver pieces.
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smhinnb
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I've seen these quite a few places this year... might be fun for a stocking. And inexpensive.
nicole___
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For the adults on your list, that garden: Goatskin gardening gloves and Trumpet Lilies

Crocheted bags or market bags are IN. You line them with a scarf, sewn in, if using as a purse.
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mtnrdredux_gw
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For any fans of Back to the Future (eye roll, boy shopping again).

https://backtothefuture.shop/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4aacBhCUARIsAI55maH-sX80mL2kNKogfwf2NKNLbKEIKvPAkIjOljNAXFaQdGvjNftUhfkaAlJdEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Funkyart
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@nicole___, that bag is so pretty ... Aunty Claus (me) bought herself this one for under the tree. Where is yours from?

@mtnrdredux_gw there is no amount of love I have for any of the boys that will get me past that homepage! LOL
salonva
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So I was out and came across

Muk Luk Heat Retention socks- a 2 pack. The ones I saw had nice fair isle patterns and a solid- I saw it at Marshall's for $9.99.

Did I buy it? no, because you know, I have to make another trip back to find that they are not available anymore other than at $25.

I think I will go back. They seem like a great item especially for a friend of mine who has the same cold feet problem I do, and we both like to walk together.
nicole___
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@Funkyart....Etsy. Link Yours is really pretty!
Funkyart
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For new and developing cooks ... I discovered these Thai for Two kits on the Milk Street store site but have since found them on their site Verve Culture and also the big river. They will fit in a decent size stocking .. no experience with them myself but the ratings are very high across all sites. There are a number of options from Tom Yum soup to Pad Thai to various curries.

Verve Culture has a number of other fun and interesting gift options for Moroccan, Thai, Mexican and Italian cooking-- tools, spices, sauces, etc. And @mtnrdredux_gw a number of truffle products too!
Bestyears
last year
Thank you mtn, I just ordered that sample kit and a soup kit for DS stocking. He loves to make Thai food, and as soon as I read about the sourcing on this, I knew he'd approve.
mtnrdredux_gw
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last year
This is an oldie but a goodie. I went to TJ to get wreaths for our gates (they have very nice, tatseful ones with a mix of greens and pine cones, for $11.99!). While i was there I came across this:

https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/chocolate-passport-094062
legomom23
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@Funkyart - thanks for the Thai kit idea - those look fun. I'm going to get them for DH, so he can cook me dinner one night :) And I also picked up two initial bags for nieces I do give gift cards too. Those are cute!

I went with the ever boring smart wool socks for DH and DS who have the coldest feet around. DS is particularly hard to shop for, as he does just want consumables or nothing. Luckily he doesn't care, but with just the three of us and no real gifts, Christmas morning is kind of a bore.
legomom23
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I can't decide what I think about that silver refinishing. I'll have to ask my DH about that, as it is his family's pass downs. But that is really fun. I might try to talk him into a piece. It's kind of scary though, but it would be more useful than just sitting in cupboards. But, it also doesn't look like a silver piece any more. I just don't know what to think:)
teeda
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@Funkyart and @legomom23: I love the idea of the Thai meal kits and I love even more the idea of giving one or two to DH! My DH likes to help with the cooking, but his need for precise instructions from me throughout the process gets a little, er, frustrating. I think we would really enjoy conjuring up a dinner with one of these kits. And we both love Thai food.
mtnrdredux_gw
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Legomom, I have been thinking about it too. I used to work near Tepper Galleries in NYC, and I bought a lot of itemss there. Sometimes they were sold as lots and I ended up with extra silver pieces I did not choose. I can see doing this.

https://juliamossdesigns.com/pages/the-next-generation-of-silver
Funkyart
last year
I have the same thoughts, @legomom23. I don't have any fine family silver so that makes it easy for me. I'd probably pick up something second hand or one of her vintage finds. I do think they are fun and so pretty.

I bought the Thai kits from Verve Culture directly and they sent a shipping notification an hour later. That's better than some of the larger shops (talking to YOU Garnet Hill and Sundance Catalog!)
Funkyart
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I have come up with all sorts of ways I would/could use the painted pieces.. on my mantle, on my vanity, for outdoor dining/decor .. there are many colors to alter the vibe (though I found myself wanting even more colors LOL).
salonva
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By the way-- my sister received the Clinique lipsticks a few days ago and said they were great!

I just came across this on FB and while it might not be a stocking stuffer, it could be a good gift for some people. Like for example, I would think someone looking for an experience gift for a young adult...

I FLY sessions
maddielee
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“Look around-- lots of fun and funky stuff! @mtnrdredux_gw you may want to check out their "next gen silver". I know it would give my mother a heart attack lol.. but I love the look.”

Your mom would be fine. She would know that those painted pieces were silver plate with no silver left on them. If they ever were silver to begin with. Cute way to repurchase old stuff.
mtnrdredux_gw
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I have a teaset I'd love to make seafoam green, but only the black and white colors are food safe. : (
mtnrdredux_gw
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Ooh, love this cute beach chair, and its on sale!

https://rollerrabbit.com/collections/home/products/amanda-wood-deck-chair-blue
Zalco/bring back Sophie!
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This thread is a life saver! I am at zero Christmas presents bought. Thank you, Mtn. I hope to contribute soon.
Zalco/bring back Sophie!
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For any WW2 enthusiasts, one of my sons is buying the other, Undaunted Stalingrad. It is a two player game with 15 levels of campaigns.
Funkyart
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Ohhhh.. i didn't realize only black and white are food safe! That's a shame. Most of the ways I'd use them would be not with food but... some.

LOL Mtn.. I was just saying that I am done buying anything other than books or gift cards (for MYSELF as well as others) and now you shared a great new site!! LOL
legomom23
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In the pricing, it looks like you can pay extra to make the other colors food safe.
Funkyart
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Oh yes-- I see an additional $10 for FDA food safe (excluding black and white)!

I can't wait to see Mtn's pretty seafoam tea set!!
Zalco/bring back Sophie!
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This Stirling Engine which you put over a steaming cup of water was a big hit with DS1 last year. I bought a similar one, not exactly the same. Here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1016156924/steam-engines-low-temperature-stirling?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stirling+engine&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1
Renovator Girl
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Had a thought the other night of something that would be PERFECT for stockings: reusable lunch cutlery sets! I am loving this one from Sistema, which is very compact and comes with a knife, fork, spoon, and chopsticks.. but I am sure there are others! Super cute and great for people who pack their lunches.
Funkyart
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localeater
last year
@Renovator Girl Reusable cutlery sets are great. DH and I keep 2 in the glove compartment in case of impromptu take out, helps us reduce plastic waste.
terezosa / terriks
last year
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nini804
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