The very last “Let’s Look” of the year is a look at stocking stuffers for the holidays.
I start collecting stocking stuffers in October for the boys as I come across little items that they would like. Take note of small things they ask for over the last few months of the year. Have you seen that meme about a little kid needing more toothpaste, and their mom saying that they’ll have to ask Santa for it.
I definitely feel like that sometimes when it comes to stocking stuffers! But here are a few items that I go to year after year…
First off, there must always be a little bit of candy. I remember to this day getting an M&M filled candy cane and a chocolate Santa in my stocking year after year. I looked forward to those treats every single year.
Second, my boys love bath bombs. They do a bath bomb in their bath every Sunday. So Santa always stocks them up on bath bombs in their stockings. Santa also made the mistake years ago of gifting bath bombs that have a prize inside of them, and now he’s not allowed to bring anything but that. This is the brand I usually buy because it doesn’t irritate my kids skin, who are both extremely susceptible to eczema.
They always get a re-stock on craft supplies that are low. This year, the only thing they need are new markers.
Band-aids, special hot chocolate, and a book that was specifically requested. Harrison specially asked for more gum from Santa. So Santa is going to deliver this year.
And then they are getting counters, and Jonathan is getting a visual timer.
Adult male stocking is always very exciting…
It always, always, always includes new Kansas City dress socks. Santa’s going to need to come up with some new designs next year, because I think Nathan owns nearly every pair the big guy already makes.
And then it includes some specific soap that Nathan likes, and usually a specific special item. This year, it’s a K-State sweatshirt.
What are your go-to’s for stocking stuffers each year??
I can remember using band aids each year when my boys were younger too; I don’t think that would go over well now. This year I found shaving cream… definitely candy (and each boy has their own favorite I make sure to include in their own stocking) but other than that I do tend to mix it up year to year. Alec often gets lots of small cooking things and a book. Evan is getting some blue light glasses since he’s at his computer so much and Ian usually gets some tools.
Oooooh – I love all of those ideas. I may have to borrow some for my husband!
What are the counters for?
My boys always get bandaids too!
For whatever they can dream up to keep track of counting. 🙂