Elmck Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I use to spend more (up to 75 a piece on the kids) because I always put one nice item in their stocking but now that they are mostly grown up and married I am not sure what to do this year. Between kids, inlaws and my parents I do 15 stockings, so it would get expensive. I am thinking of doing one stocking per couple. What do you think of giving them those really tiny stockings with a gift card to eat out?? I am open to ideas too!!
doublehsmom Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I don't think that I even want to know how much I spend in stocking stuffers..lol..
Lyricsmama Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I never keep track, I buy enough little things till it's full!
elena_398 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I honestly never keep track. I just buy and stuff. lol. I buy all year from small things to large. So I could stuff the stockings till they are overflowing, but it could be on clearance items I found (hence why I can't keep track).
sassyME Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I don't think that I even want to know how much I spend in stocking stuffers..lol..
SuggaD Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I don't keep track either. I just buy enough cool little stuff, some as cheap as $.99 from target or dollar tree, with others costing up to $20 (like DVDs, books, smaller toys, etc.).
stacy0479 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I use to spend more (up to 75 a piece on the kids) because I always put one nice item in their stocking but now that they are mostly grown up and married I am not sure what to do this year. Between kids, inlaws and my parents I do 15 stockings, so it would get expensive. I am thinking of doing one stocking per couple. What do you think of giving them those really tiny stockings with a gift card to eat out?? I am open to ideas too!!Lottery Scratchers are a good idea for anyone over 18!!!
Elmck Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Lottery Scratchers are a good idea for anyone over 18!!!Thanks for the good idea
Kim3498 Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I use to spend more (up to 75 a piece on the kids) because I always put one nice item in their stocking but now that they are mostly grown up and married I am not sure what to do this year. Between kids, inlaws and my parents I do 15 stockings, so it would get expensive. I am thinking of doing one stocking per couple. What do you think of giving them those really tiny stockings with a gift card to eat out?? I am open to ideas too!! I personally love the gift card idea. I usually do one for dinner, and then a movie for friends. I would hate to stuff stockings for 15 people.
princez916 Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I don't keep track either, just try to keep it even with the three kids. They get razors, shaving cream, candy, chap stick, pencils, lottery scratch-offs, cd, maybe a hat or little stuffed animal. So whatever all that adds up too, lol.
KrystalMae1231 Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I guess I would say I spend about 20.00 usually do candy socks undies, silly putty, matchbox cars, small puzzles. Just junk that will probably end up in that garbage or lost within a week. Hubby usually get small cologne bottles, pack of smokes, new lighters, lotto tickets etc. Doggies get the usual....treats and bones. :)
mgmckny Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I use to spend more (up to 75 a piece on the kids) because I always put one nice item in their stocking but now that they are mostly grown up and married I am not sure what to do this year. Between kids, inlaws and my parents I do 15 stockings, so it would get expensive. I am thinking of doing one stocking per couple. What do you think of giving them those really tiny stockings with a gift card to eat out?? I am open to ideas too!!I think that would be great. Especially as often couples get so wrapped up in the bills, etc, a gift card to either a favorite restaurant or one you know they would like but wouldn't spend the money on due to budget restrictions. My bil used to give us a card to Outback or the like (we weren't supposed to be doing gifts among the adults) and it was a treat for dh and I as we had the little kids (his son is 11 yrs older than my oldest) and he knew that we loved the food but couldn't afford to go. Mine are teens now and I told bil that if he insisted on doing something for dh and I, walmart would be great as we're being eaten out of house and home...LOL
Elmck Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 I think that would be great. Especially as often couples get so wrapped up in the bills, etc, a gift card to either a favorite restaurant or one you know they would like but wouldn't spend the money on due to budget restrictions. My bil used to give us a card to Outback or the like (we weren't supposed to be doing gifts among the adults) and it was a treat for dh and I as we had the little kids (his son is 11 yrs older than my oldest) and he knew that we loved the food but couldn't afford to go. Mine are teens now and I told bil that if he insisted on doing something for dh and I, walmart would be great as we're being eaten out of house and home...LOLI think I am going to do this, I think I know some places they would like to go eat so I am going to the cards, and one candy bar a piece. I can go ahead and get the cards now, so they will be out of the way.
bfaddict1977 Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 wow $20? I am WAY over that and not even near done. LOL Course that's because I'm putting little things inside that add up:)
hockeyfanamo Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 We do a stocking for our dog and I spend maybe $10 on hers. My DH's stocking is a different story. I usually put the gift certificates that he wants in, unique candies, fruit, nuts, and I always put in a unique beer or alcoholic drink. I love World Market and Central Market for the candies and adult beverage.
vsa3janes Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 Each stocking has about 4 gifts not costing more than approx. $5 each and then an apple and their favorite candy. Now the value of the gifts are more than $5, I shop all year for stocking stuffers and Easter basket fillers, but I don't spend more than that on each gift.
carheel Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 i am thinking no more than 20.00 sometimes less
crys Posted October 19, 2009 Posted October 19, 2009 Ughhh, I always overspend on tchotkes. I did realize that I shouldn't buy it just because it is cheap though. I started buying useful items, like movie bucks, Coldstone giftcards, and starbucks giftcards.
alleyc Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 in the past we spent about 100 plus per kid - and yikes it adds up. This year we are in a different situation and it will be minimal.. I'll have to come back and put on what we decide to do..
starbeck96 Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 I usually set my limit to around 15 to 20 each on stockings. I had much rather wrap the bigger priced items. Usually I put candy and dollar toys in stockings, but since my boys are 11 and no longer believe in santa, then I don't put as much emphasis on their stockings because we spend more on their christmas. My little girl , 3, is happy with even the smallest things, so we spend more on her stocking since her toys and things dont usually cost as much as the boys stuff.
tn20 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I don't spend anything on stockings. Those are 100% up to Santa. So it completely depends on what each kiddo asks Santa for. Sometimes DS7 will ask Santa for a $50 video game, while DS3 will ask for a $10 train. They usually also get candy, little toys like bouncy balls, cars, etc. Santa does leave them the same number of items, but their cost is not the same. If I have a feeling that Santa is going to be leaving some pricey stocking stuffers, then I cut back on how much I spend on that child's gifts and make sure things are "even." For my stocking, DH always gives me funky Christmas socks and my favorite candy, Applets and Cotlets, that I am only allowed to have on Christmas (it keeps them special :) ). DH gets his favorite candy, Turtles, and little hunting or fishing accessories. We probably spend $20 on each other's stockings.
berry1014 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 We spend between $10 - $30 per stocking and there are 5 including ours.
julz0420 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 30.00 or so? I've never really paid much attention but I'd say thats about right.
MissGreen08 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 My family and I draw names Thanksgiving weekend when we are all together (I am at school two hours away and my brother is in Southern California 7 hours away) the last time before Christmas. Our rule is to keep stocking stuffers under $25. My brother and I love to go to the dollar tree or 99 cent store to get stocking stuffers. Some of our favorite gifts were in those stockings. My dad still uses a few $1 spatulas. Dad always goes over the limit for stocking stuffers. I moved into a new apartment this summer and dad included stuff for the puppy and my roommate. His justification for going over the limit.
vally1978 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I spend way too much on the stocking, but even as an adult I enjoy going through my stocking each year :)
Kim3498 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) The stocking was my favorite part as a child, so I go overboard. I don't even want to think about what I have spent so far. For DS I put in (so far, not finished with his): Transformers Game Revenge of the fallen Transformers Movie Revenge of the Fallen Transformers (3) Bakugan stuff Patriots hat Candy Wii Pez dispenser For DH I put in: (He loves football) Patriots lounge pants Patriots commerative 24 kt. gold coin Patriots Toboggan Patriots keychain Patriots light up pen Patriots splat football for his back window Patriots gloves Madden 10 for PS3 Ps3 candy tin Edited November 16, 2009 by Kim3498
angied64084 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I spend probably about 20-35 on my son's stocking. Small toys (cars, etc), candy(m&m's/reese especially), batteries ('cause Santa remembers that stuff you know), and ALWAYS a new toothbrush and toothpaste. My sis and I take turns filling our parents with their favorite goodies...usually spend about $30 combined on those. Dollar Tree is wonderful for stocking stuffers!
AudreyNicole Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 Usually $20-25 each for us, but half of that is usually the cost of a webkinz. The rest is just little goodies from the Target $ spot, and other little things like new crayons and cool bandaids.
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