Stockings for our mums - what would you put in?

[colditz]

I was thinki8ng, little bottle of bubble bath, some chocs and some pens.

it just occurred to me, my mum has nobody who makes a stocking for her, and neither does dp's mum, but don't really want to spend a lot as we have bought presents for them.

any other little dinky ideas? both women are in their 50's, one a 'younger' 50's than the other

maybe a diary, or key ring type thing

hand cream
nail file
pretty pack of tissues for handbag
something cooking-y, ie herbs or small bottle of oil
soap
drawer freshener sachets
herbal tea bags
sachets of yum hot choc drinks
mini torch
moisturiser
nail varnish

I am making one for my mum - so far she has got
A chocolate Santa (because everyone gets one of those
Posh chocs
Baileys miniature
Necklace from Accessorise
Gloves
Hankie
Am also planning to get
Nice pen
Funny book
Shower gel

Prob should start another thread but what do you suggest for fil/bil etc as I'd really like to do stockings for everyone? Thinking torch, penknife, car scraper, miniature whisky, chocs.....

As well as the things already mentioned, my mum would like:

Diary with pencil (the little ones from Smiths)
Lipstick/ Lip Balm
Pot pourri
Photo of DS
Choc coins (because everyone gets them)
Satsuma (ditto)

Not sure about men - maybe a book?

swedishmum for men I have got,
car ice scraper
bike puncture repair kit
tin of mints,
liquorice allsorts
small mustard,
small pickle
small whiskys,
hanky
pair of socks
novelty xmas pants!
pen
mini torch
washing up brush always goes down well on Xmas day for husband, uncles and fathers in law!!!

Hi - women in their 50s are just women who like things women like ie please don't pit them into an old lady category. They may have more things than you but they still like the things you like. They'll have different tastes of course - just like you differ from your friends - but that's it.

I used to by for my "maiden" aunt things I thought old ladies liked - lavendar whatsits and doilies (she was in her 40s). When I grew up I got to know her and now she is in her 70s I buy her history books because that's what she likes. No more purple smellies!

Thanks Bluesky. It's my dad's first Christmas since mum died and as he and inlaws will be with us, want to make sure he's not left out.