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To ask for ideas for stocking fillings for 18 year old son.

23 replies

therewillbetime · 09/12/2018 20:33

That is it really - trivial problem but what do you buy your older teenagers??

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saoirse31 · 09/12/2018 20:35

Books, vouchers,

starrynight19 · 09/12/2018 20:35

Scratchcards, deodorant, trainer deodoriser, mini alcohols, wallet ninja

Holidayshopping · 09/12/2018 20:36

Lottery ticket
Hot chocolate sachets
Gum
Socks
Key ring
USB stick
Chocolate coins
Penknife
Pens

AutumnCrow · 09/12/2018 20:37

I always say this:

Earphones. Possibly many earphones.

lavenderbluedilly · 09/12/2018 20:37

Victorinox credit card tool
Extra long charging cables for phone
Hair gel
Chocolate orange
DVD
Book
Starbucks voucher
Face mask sachets

FoofFighter · 09/12/2018 20:38

Sachets of hot chocolate
Mini booze
Packet of microwave popcorn
Key ring
Pen knife
Magazine
Stationery
Car air freshener if a driver

Danglingmod · 09/12/2018 20:39

Laughing at books...

That's all my ds wants and is getting for his main present!

steff13 · 09/12/2018 20:39

I put stuff for my son's car; air freshener, tire pressure gauge, etc.

Danglingmod · 09/12/2018 20:39

Aged 18, that should say...

Inkspellme · 09/12/2018 20:40

Deck of cards - I’m putting in Star Wars ones.
College stationary - pens/tippex/stapler
Phone credit
Christmas underwear
Book vouchers
Coffee sachets
New toothbrush
Sunglasses

nomilknosugarplease · 09/12/2018 20:42

If he’s anything like mine one or two phone charging cables. They go through them so quickly

LondonLassInTheNorthPole · 09/12/2018 20:42

Mini deodorant

Voucher for starbucks / greggs

Scratch card

Lottery ticket

A nice pen

Chocolate

A mini game of some sort

Mini bottle of alcohol (If drinks)

Depends how big and if main present

Books. DVD. Scarf. Gloves. Shaving stuff. Aftershave. A game. New ear phones.

MsAwesomeDragon · 09/12/2018 20:43

DD is 19. She'll be getting:
Earphones
Deodorant
Shampoo
Socks (there's always socks, it's the law)
Shower gel
Chocolate
Pen

Now she's an adult she basically gets consumables, and pretty boring ones at that.

JustABetterPlayer · 09/12/2018 20:45

Socks, for a lot of guys this is the only way we get new ones!!

MelanieCheeks · 09/12/2018 20:49

I've got my 27 yr old (!) the following:

M'n'ms-fave sweets and a stocking classic
Jack Daniels t shirt
A book ( how to argue with a cat)
Pack of tissues ( family tradition)
Fake tattoo sleeve
Bobble head minion
Miniature jack Daniels
A stone with a note on its meaning

Flupibass · 09/12/2018 20:50

Oo Thankyou, I have exactly the same problem- you’ve given me some good ideas!

Jezzifishie · 09/12/2018 20:54

My husband said his stockings from age 15 or so were a bottle of Budweiser and an orange!

ragged · 09/12/2018 20:56

I have been known to stuff a single large item, like a designer hoody in there, plus chocolates & a lego figure.

This yr mine would deffo like chocolates & mini-whiskeys type things.

steff13 · 09/12/2018 20:56

We have an 8 year old, and surprisingly the older two like getting what she gets - silly putty, tiny puzzles, balsa wood airplanes, etc.

Dorsetdays · 09/12/2018 20:57

Mine is getting,

Hugo boss shower gel
Hugo boss body spray
CK underwear
Trainer socks
Pens
Chocs/sweets
Jägermeister
Bottle opener key ring
Baselayer for football

TheFirstOHN · 09/12/2018 20:57

Earphones
Fluffy socks
Chocolate
Playing cards
More chocolate

flissfloss65 · 09/12/2018 20:59

Hidden London book
Scratch map of the world
Leather belt
Shower gel
Choc orange
Mini gins
Popcorn

therewillbetime · 09/12/2018 21:55

Thank you so much, some great ideas there - now on Amazon ordering some bits and pieces.

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