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What would you like in your stocking?

22 replies

Lovemusic33 · 05/12/2019 14:22

I never had a stocking growing up, I’m now a single mum to 2 kids and I love doing their stockings, I don’t really get any gifts so thought I would do myself a stocking this year so I can open mine with the dd’s on Christmas morning.

So far I have..
A chilli bottle for the gym
Some posh marshmallows
I eyebrow hair trimmer thing
A bath bomb

There’s a few small things that I need but they are pretty boring (stuff for the gym).

What sort of thing would you like in your stocking?

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RickOShay · 05/12/2019 14:28

A book?
A really nice lined notebook and pen to pour all my angst into Grin
Coconut soap
Nicer than normal pants
Super fluffy socks in an impractical colour
Some silver earrings
A mug
I could go on Grin
I think it’s a really good idea, if you get stuff now you’ll probably forget most of what you got, and hopefully be pleasantly surprised.

Lovemusic33 · 05/12/2019 14:33

Great ideas. I need earrings (I only wear simple studs), love coconut soap and fluffy socks.

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RickOShay · 05/12/2019 14:35

Little silver bees or something
Maybe snowflakes?
Do you like hot chocolate?
Maybe those things you swirl in hot milk to go with the marshmallows?

fedup21 · 05/12/2019 14:35

I think people must do stockings in a different way to us-a Chilly bottle is £20/£25. I’d have that as a main pressie!

Chocolate coins
Scratch card
Mascara/lipstick
Nail varnish

wonkylegs · 05/12/2019 14:39

For next year but a few things in January sales, wrap them up and put them away with a note in your diary for Christmas as to where they are. Then if you are anything like me they will be a complete surprise when you open them next year. I did this for last year and it was ace, can't wait to 'find out' what's in my stocking this year.

Lovemusic33 · 05/12/2019 15:30

fedup it’s not a real chilly bottle, I bought it in Aldi today for £3.99 as the bottle I use for the gym is broken. I agree that stocking presents are things usually under £5.

I will look for some earrings, I saw some I liked at a little market a few months ago and wish I had bought them, they were little planets (I like the starts, moon, planets).

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Lovemusic33 · 05/12/2019 15:31

Love that idea wonky , my memory is terrible so it would be a surprise 😁

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RickOShay · 05/12/2019 16:27

I really like the three stars in a row ones.
Also thought of a little scented candle. Tesco do ones for a pound and they are nice.

Bansku19 · 05/12/2019 16:35

Bottle of baileys.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 05/12/2019 16:37

When I've done them for adult relatives I've included...

  • hand cream
  • nice reusable shopping bag
  • mini bottle of wine or cocktail can
  • book
  • gloves
  • nice chocolates
lexloofah · 05/12/2019 17:39

keyring
bookmark
one of those face mask packs in a sachet
scented candle
hand warmers
fun stationery like quirky post-it notes
special Christmas tree decoration
pocket puzzle book like crosswords or suduko

I would love to get a stocking from myself or any one else, some great suggestions on here

Lena007 · 05/12/2019 19:54

I'm creating a wishlist for a secret Santa just now so here are some ideas for you, some of them already mentioned Xmas Smile

Page-a-day calendar with funny facts, wise quotes or similar
Electric wax melt
Yankee candle or wax melt
Nail polish
Silver earrings/ bracelet
Cinema ticket/s
Massage voucher
A book
Christmas t-shirt
Nice gloves / scarf
Mini bootle of favourite drink

If you have something that makes you feel beautiful and special, for example a face cream, new eye shadows, face mask I would add it to the list.

Hope you have a lovely Christmas 💐

17caterpillars1mouse · 06/12/2019 15:26

Eggnogg Truffles
Mua face halo make up remover pads
Scratch art set
Dcuk festive 5 decoration pack
Almond shower oil

Honeybee85 · 06/12/2019 15:28
  • Lovely winter tea, something with cinnamon or orange/vanilla
  • Chocolates
  • Scented candle
  • Cozy warm socks
  • Sheet mask
  • A nice book
  • Scarf
  • Aroma diffuser
Fcukthisshit · 06/12/2019 16:03

What about ordering a Birchbox? That way you get a couple of surprises as well.

I always like to get a terrys chocolate orange in mine x

Lovemusic33 · 06/12/2019 16:23

I did think about the birch box but I have very sensitive skin so there’s not many products I can use Sad same with hand creams etc..

I bought myself some earrings and some baileys truffles.

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Zaphodsotherhead · 06/12/2019 19:02

Mini bottles of Prosecco/your favourite wine
A magazine that you might like to read but isn't one of your usual ones
A cute photo frame - kids can help you choose a picture to put in it
Primark do fabulous fluffy socks - they don't last forever but they are very warm and luxurious on Christmas Day!
Handbag sized scent spritzer.

ravensoaponarope · 06/12/2019 20:15

marks and spencer toasted nutmeg candle.

Lovemusic33 · 07/12/2019 15:01

raven that candle sounds amazing, love nutmeg, I might have to look out for one to go in my stocking.

I bought a chilly growing kit (chilly in a tin) today in Sainsbury’s 🤣

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goose1964 · 07/12/2019 16:02

Solid shampoo ,I recently bought one from Boots (inside Waitrose) and it smells gorgeous.

MissLadyM · 07/12/2019 16:10

Diptyque candle, champagne, a book, chocolates, Chanel lipstick and nail polish, lovely notebook & pen....not much!

Veronicat · 07/12/2019 16:20

Cillian Murphy 😍😉

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