So... year after year I've done my best to make/buy thoughtful gifts for my inlaws, ones that I know each will like etc but am fed up of sneers and checking what others get (and we get crap presents but thats neither here or there - its less about what I get but more the effort that other put in if you see what I mean?). Well- last year I had stockings made for the siblings in law ie three BiL's and 2 SiLs. I don't get on at all with Fil & MiL, and have no great relationship with the others; we don't go to family events etc but pitch up every few months to say hi and because every few months DH wants to give them another "go".
I stuffed the stockings with a bottle of wine, candy canes, nice chocs, miniature smellies for ladies and similar for gents and some jokey stuff too. They appeared to go down well and this year I am doing the same but am stuck! I have bottles in each, facepacks sachets, mini manicure kit, etc in the lasses' ones and the blokes so far have brazil nuts and humbugs with their wine - all hom bargains stuff but need more very cost effective ideas to fill both. Can anyone help - because of the strange family balance/relationship I want it to look good (for DH)but need it to be cheap!