Dec 242012
 

Stocking Stuffers For Teens

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teenagers

Earlier I shared some last-minute toddler stocking stuffers.  But what about the rest of the family?  Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for teenagers – some would say, the hardest group for which to buy!

  1. Gas gift cards
  2. Car fresheners
  3. Car care wipes
  4. Jewelry
  5. Makeup
  6. Nail Polish
  7. Lotion
  8. Candy
  9. Protein bars
  10. DVDs or Blu-ray movies
  11. Video Games
  12. Key chain
  13. Desktop calendar
  14. School supplies
  15. Lip balm
  16. Deodorant
  17. Toothbrush
  18. Toothpaste
  19. Perfume/cologne
  20. Face wash
  21. Fast food gift cards
  22. Floss/floss pics
  23. Music CDs
  24. Hobby supplies (guitar pics, scrapbook stickers, etc.)
  25. Socks
  26. Bath poof/scrub
  27. Snacks
  28. Cell phone case
  29. iTunes gift card
  30. App Store/Google Play gift cards

What are your stocking stuffer ideas for teenagers?

Dec 232012
 

Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Ideas for Toddler Stocking Stuffers in Christmas Stockings

Getting ready to fill the little ones’ stockings and out of ideas?  I have some last-minute inspiration for you!  Here are 21 suggestions for toddler stocking stuffers.

  1. Character Toothpaste
  2. Character Toothbrush
  3. Squeezable Fruit & Vegetable Pouches
  4. Crayons
  5. Coloring Books
  6. Socks
  7. Hair accessories
  8. Music CDs
  9. Cartoon DVDs
  10. Small toys
  11. Books
  12. Bubble Bath
  13. Fruit Snacks
  14. Stickers
  15. Small Stuffed Animals
  16. Bath Toys
  17. Feeding Sets
  18. Washable Markers
  19. Bath Foam
  20. Play-Doh
  21. Finger Paints

What suggestions do you have for toddler stocking stuffers?

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Dec 132012
 

The Sparkle Box (A Christmas Book)

Views From the 'Ville 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

We love reading Christmas books and are always looking for new ones to add to our collection.  The Sparkle Box by Jill Hardie is a new one for us this year and it’s a beautiful book.  It’s been a great reminder that not every gift comes from a store and that sometimes doing for others is the best gift you can give yourself.

The story centers around Sam and his family.  Sam is a young boy who is very excited for Christmas.  He loves the traditions, the parties, the holiday foods, and, of course, presents!  He’s very interested in a sparkling gift box that is beneath the tree but all his parents will tell him is that they will open it together on Christmas morning.

The Sparkle Box Christmas Book by Jill Hardie

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Dec 092012
 

Stocking Stuffer and Pet Gift Ideas

Pet and Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas from Meijer

All of the items on my shopping list are slowly getting crossed off.  I’m not as done today as I was at this same time last year, but I’m not worried.  I know what I need, I just need to get out there and get it.  I don’t really know why I’m behind, though; our list only grew by one name.  That name is Gus, my father-in-law’s dog that was his Christmas present last year.

Stocking Stuffers, Pet Gifts, and Gift Ideas

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Nov 152012
 

Personalized Holiday Cards From Tiny Prints

2012 Personalized Christmas Photo Cards From Tiny Prints

I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who has their family photo for holiday cards taken in June; the cards ordered by September; and addressed, stamped, and ready to mail by October 31st.  It greatly appeals to my organizational side.  Sadly, I have not yet become one of these people.

A big part of it is that Bubbles is still very young, and so she grows and changes quickly.  If we took our family photo in June, by the time the cards went out, she’d barely be recognizable.  Maybe in a few years when her growing levels off some, we can be that family.

Until then, we usually have our photos taken the week of Thanksgiving.  If this sounds like a busy time to take them – you’re right!  The word ideal doesn’t exactly come to mind.  But when you’re trying to organize the schedules of a (very) busy college student that lives nearly 2 hours away, a busy high school teenager (who of course has lots of better things to do than have a family picture taken), and a toddler, “ideal” doesn’t get much play. Continue reading »