Looking For Non-Toy Stocking Ideas

Running errands and catching up on some stuff around here today and thinking about stocking stuffers. I would love to hear if you have any traditions/favorites that are not toys to go in a child's or an adult's stocking. Anything beyond books, movies, candy, oranges, etc?

Hope to have Days 7 & 8 of my December Daily up tomorrow.

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  1. Karen says…
    12/09/2009

    Black olives. I'm teelin' ya!

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  2. Cassaundra Lala says…
    12/09/2009

    My mom still gives us stocking stuffers (I'm 32 and my husband is 29). I love it though, because there are several things I can count on being there. New toothbrushes (usually with a sports/college theme), fancy deodorant (like a perfume brand name), and a lotion - things we all need but no one thinks about giving...

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  3. Angie says…
    12/09/2009

    A wallet size photo of Christmas past with the story on the back.

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  4. shelly saz says…
    12/09/2009

    depending on age & hobby.... stickers, the gold coin chocolates, pencils, fun erasers, silly putty, kazoo, boo boo buddy, little necklaces, bubble bath, 'grow in water' sponges or washcloths, fancy pens, carmex, little $.99 gloves, coloring book, zipper pencil holder, pocket mirror, coffee card, gardening gloves, lotion, scented candles, fifty cent pieces, so fun to collect!!!
    ...and some of the others already mentioned. One thing I do too, is wrap the little items (in santa paper) so it's more fun to open -- and the opening lasts a little longer too! ;-)

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  5. reyanna says…
    12/09/2009

    Sheesh, you got A LOT of responses! I'm sure you don't need anymore, but how about reusable bags or totes that fold small? I think it's a great gift for adults or children.
    Also... at The Container Store this year, a big seller has been a small, silicone hot clip (you can use it to take stuff out of the microwave). I saw them at Sur La Table today too.
    Another good gift is microfiber cloths for TVs, photos, DVDs, CDs, computer screens, etc.

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  6. Tina says…
    12/09/2009

    not sure if they are doing this again at the bank this year, but last year they had one dollar bills with Santa on the front of them...If not rolled coins is always great!!

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  7. Maureen says…
    12/09/2009

    Thank you notes, toothpaste, toothbrush, deck of cards, post-it-notes, an interesting magazine or comic book, cool looking wine cork, funny cocktail napkins, small mirror for a purse, small hairbrush

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  8. Mandy says…
    12/09/2009

    A fun mug, a roll of sellotape (my kids loved this) bag of dried apricots, seeds/bulbs in pre-packed little pots, tiny gardening tools, novelty soap (on a rope), sunglasses. last year the most loved stocking filler was a palm held heat pack with a little silver circle inside that they had to 'click/crack' and it had a reaction and got hot. They were only £1 and all Christmas day they'd carry around this little brightly coloured heat pack novelty.
    Mandy

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  9. Anne says…
    12/09/2009

    Burts Bees lip balm, iTunes gift cards, post-it notes, pens & mechanical pencils, cooking utensils like measuring spoons or a nice wooden spoon, fun socks, art supplies, scrapbooking supplies, and last year I included photo Rubik's cubes that I made.

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  10. Jenink says…
    12/09/2009

    There are so many comments, I don't feel like I need to add more suggestions, but can i just say- what is with all the toothbrushes?!?!

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  11. Julie G says…
    12/10/2009

    We always add socks and underwear!

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  12. Sarah says…
    12/10/2009

    My kids are really into Smencils right now. Large pencils that have a strong scent. At Barnes and Noble they have packs of Holiday scented ones. They may be perfect for Simon.

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  13. Joyce says…
    12/10/2009

    My kids like to get music CDs, gift cards, and little mini books (scrapbook kind, made by mom!) in their stockings (along with candy!).

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  14. michelle1067 says…
    12/10/2009

    I bought pancake shape molds to go in my nieces and nephews stockings last year. You just pour in the batter and out comes an airplane, train, butterfly, or flower. They were such a hit that this year I bought new shapes to add to their collection.

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  15. Cami says…
    12/10/2009

    lip balm/chapstick, little flashlights, stickers, etc. Good luck!

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  16. Jingle says…
    12/10/2009

    I do gadgets like pocket knives, or kitchen tools for my husband. I also like to add a moleskine or two since he loves them and uses them constantly. My dh doesn't really love candy, so I do treats like his favorite tea. Socks are always a good choice, too - cute ones. If the person is into crafting or art you can do small art supplies like India Ink pens, small sketch pads, paints, brushes, markers, crayons...depends on the age and the art! LOL!

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  17. tehmy@yahoo.com says…
    12/10/2009

    I like to give craft supplies as stocking stuffers.

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  18. MY McBride says…
    12/10/2009

    I like to give craft supplies like ink pads etc as stocking stuffers. The kids love it 'coz it keeps them occupied for hours.

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  19. Huyen says…
    12/10/2009

    Hair accessories. Never can find them and always needing more of them.

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  20. Joy says…
    12/10/2009

    Small personalized items such as rubber bracelets, combs, license plates, silverware, brush, mirror, etc.

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  21. Jen says…
    12/10/2009

    Themed socks, magnets/small picture frames for their own displays, toothbrush/toothpaste w/ their favorite whatever on it. Also flavored chapstick is a big favorite w/ my neices & nephews. For the 4 & over crowd, $5 gift cards to somewhere mom & dad go are also a big hit. My nephews (4 & 7) like to "buy their own" hot chocolate when their dad gets his coffee.

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  22. chelle says…
    12/10/2009

    What a unique idea. I love it!

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  23. Debbie S. says…
    12/10/2009

    Socks, underwear (boring, I know). Pencils, lip gloss, pocket calendar for the upcoming year. This year, my girls are getting the items I purchased and stashed away for their Easter baskets...finally found the goodies!

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  24. Jennifer Lavender says…
    12/10/2009

    I almost always do a toothbrush, a pair of fun seasonal socks, and a package of underwear in their stocking in addition to the usual candy and a small trinket or two.

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  25. Virginia says…
    12/10/2009

    I put in chopsticks...and some fun scotch tape.

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