Stocking filler ideas for my parents (join their 60s) that I can buy tomorrow in big shopping centre please, excluding this whole long list of things...

[ridingsixwhitehorses]

So I want to make sticking for my parents - both in their 60s, still working, got enough money to buy their own treats, so looking for unusual things they won't have thought of or funny things really.

Any ideas for my mum in particular (my dad won't care but am still interested in ideas for him) that aren't:

smellies
scented candles
food
jewellery
pictures of the kids

Thank you! Looking to spend about £20 in total so just a few quid per item.

Going to westfield so will have every shop I need.

[longingforfun]

Very small bottle of wine - cost about £2.00.
socks
nice biro
tube of smarties/ bar of toblerone
magazine
disposable camera
small notebook
DVD or CD
comb
key ring
mug
small coin purse (cheap from Claires)

[ArthurMcAffertyhastwocats]

Bag of posh smoked almonds
One of those things that help you put duvet covers on duvets
Small notepads
Hand warmers from outdoor shop
Tiny booklight
Mini screwdriver set
Rescue Remedy
Lavender oil
Lip balm
Kitchen item (zester, silicone pastry brush, egg boil timer thing)
Novelty socks
Nail file

[throwingpebbles]

Nice stationery eg pens etc
Christmas tree decorations

[ridingsixwhitehorses]

I want something to help put duvet cover on duvets. Sounds amazing. It is my husband's job in our house but he resents me for it! (but he has a wider arm span!). What is the thing you mention. I need one.

[Akire]

Any homeward kitchen gadget shop always some handy gadget you wouldn't buy but nice as gift. They sell loads silly washing up brushes dresses up like people seem in lots cheaper shops makes washing up
Bit more interesting.

Think anything useful in stocking so even new car air freshener they like or pretty post its, chemist sell pretty pill holders handy for handbag or do key chain ones too.

[LeaLeander]

Spices/condiments
Vouchers/ gift card for magazine subscription
Garden seeds or small tools
Postage stamps
Nail polish or other footcare
Lip balm

[mrsmeerkat]

I have a pretty floral hammer/screwdriver. Love it and so useful.

Porcelain teaspoons

Adult colouring book

Tweezers for your mum

Lip balm

Book of stamps ??? Least they would use. Nice design

[mrsmeerkat]

Sorry see stamps already. New look have nice gift items near the till.

Mugs

[scrappydappydoo]

A nice folding reusable shopping bag
One of those handbag hooks that hang on a table.
If there is a Lakeland - they have lots of stocking filler type gifts
A pocket diary
scarf or gloves

[Alipally1]

Love the ideas! Some more here but depends on their interests really.

• Cheap paperback
  
• Lotto ticket
  
• Small book of stamps to go with the stationery
  
• Womdee scarves are a couple of pounds, eg: www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11?url=search-alias%3Dclothing&field-keywords=womdee%20scarves&sprefix=Womdee%20scar%2Cclothing%2C158&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21
  
• Adult colouring book if that's their thing - can get previous copies cheaply in markets, with cheap gel/pens/coloured pencils from TheWorks.
  
• Credit card sized magnifying glass (sorry no idea where I bought that)
  
• one miniature of their favourite tipple
  
• spectacles cleaner set with screwdriver (if they don't have one) - cheaper not from opticians
  
• demister for car
  
• seeds, with a little pot or for garden
  
• £1 trowel from Poundland
  
• Little craft kit e.g. cross-stitch bookmark
  
• Puzzle/joke book
  
• Flashing reindeer or other Christmassy badge

[janaus]

back up a bit ... Arthur ... one of those things that put duvet covers on duvets?

Please tell?

Australia here, never heard of such a thing. May be a lifesaver.

[janaus]

Large sized, huge really, Playing Cards, bit of a joke present. I have given them.

You can also get a gadget that holds your playing cards for you,

Those impossible wooden puzzles, take forever, and you never can really get them out, or similar, puzzles that are metal rings

[janaus]

Another idea ... bought for my young grandsons ..

Box set of Mr. Bean ... so old, I know, but laugh everytime I see him

[Rosa]

Minatures - travel size of hand cream , bubble bath. Packets of fun tissues , dvd of something they watched in the past. Key ring , glasses case, mini boxes of thorntons chocolate or hotel chocolate. Small torch on a keyring- my mum loved hers .

[ridingsixwhitehorses]

Is it this?

www.amazon.co.uk/Quilt-quick-change-duvet-cover/dp/B0041PN2LO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_awdcod_AfQvwb017F7Z6_tt?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[BikeRunSki]

Seeds or bulbs

[swooosh]

Go to Tiger at Westfield they have so much cheap stuff. Good for arty bits, office stuff, gardening, house etc.

[ArthurMcAffertyhastwocats]

That's the thing, riding. In all honesty, I just change the duvet cover and don't bother with them but I've bought loads for people over the years and they all rave about them!

[Badders123]

Tiger do nice unusual stuff for £1-5 Mark.

[Badders123]

Ooops x.post with swoosh!

[Badders123]

Scratch card/lotto ticket
Cheap dvd.from Amazon...some.older.films are only £5