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Aithne 
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:13pm |
Help please!!!
I cant think of what to get to try and fill Rorys stocking for xmas. I have already got him a couple big things for xmas but am stuck for the smaller things. He already has lots of teddies and toys and quite a few books and videos.
I only have 20-30pw to budget with and this is already pushing it as i have to buy presents for other people and food for xmas too with that money so i need things SUPER cheap. Im really un-creative so cant make anything and dont really have anything to make with.
I really want this xmas to be as perfect as i can get and am starting to worry i will only have a couple things to put in Rorys stocking 
Does anyone have ANY ideas of things i can get? Any ideas will do. TIA
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RBsMama
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:28pm |
How about a xmas decoration that he could put on the tree or a little bottle of bubbles that you could both "play"with? I got my DS some bubbles. It does say 3 years + on it, but it's not like I'm going to hand him the bottle. (He'll be 1 year and 3 days on xmas day). The bubbles only cost about $3 from Kmart.
Good luck and I hope you and Rory have a fantastic 1st christmas together! 
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:37pm |
Im looking for a little first ornament as a keepsake but you have given me the idea of also getting a little cheapy for him to hang himself that way its not a bother if he decides its better to chew on it  and i really like the idea of the bubbles!!
Thanks Debs  Hope you and your DS have a wonderful Christmas too!
Also forgot to add Rory will be about 9.5months old then 
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:46pm |
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My kids are a bit older than yours, but I find the $2 shop is great for stocking fillers - we get things like crayons, colouring books, colored paper, glitter pens, dress up stuff like bead necklaces, butterfly wings, crowns, hats etc.
Sorry, I know that doesn't help you much, but might help someone else. I love the bubbles idea too, we had bubbles in the loot bags for Maya's first birthday party and they were a huge hit.
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:50pm |
how about a couple of little cars - Viking toys does very cute ones ] cars
viking toys
You can buy them individually at Toyworld and Moore Wilson for about $3. They are 12m+ but he would still be OK with them I think.
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Aithne
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:56pm |
Thanks Emma. I didnt even think of the $2 shop  dont know why haha
Oh thanks Jaycee those look soo cute!! And i think there is a moore wilsons somewhere near Tawa??
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 5:11pm |
I have been to the $2 and the other cheap shops like that, i got a pack of 3 lil spikey balls for $2, they have little cars, bath toys, heaps of stuff there! Pretty much where i will be getting all the little things!
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 5:35pm |
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The $2 shop or other such shops are great for little things. They have bubbles there etc. I got a 3 pack of bubbles for $2 and the other thing that my DD loves is the large plastic animals, dinosaurs, farm animals etc. and they are $2 each, plus they will last ages and be great for the sandpit etc.
Oh thats another thing, a cheap bucket and spade for the beach I am sure the $2 shop will have those.
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 5:45pm |
Thanks everyone. You have all given me GREAT ideas!! Now im not soo worried. I cant believe i didnt think of the $2 shop. Can i still claim baby brain 
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 6:16pm |
Haha will let you off!
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 8:12pm |
the $2 shop is fab! I have got Rory (my one lol ) a bucket of big pavement chalk from there and he is starting to get the concept of drawing on the drive with it (i think At the moment I have more fun creating my masterpieces with it tho haha) just gota watch the attempts of eating it lol and also got him some bubbles and other bits too
I hope you and Rory have a lovely 1st christmas together
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Posted: 24 November 2009 at 8:44pm |
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Love the $2 shop. Ours has maracas and shakers and castanets that Brennan loves.
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Posted: 25 November 2009 at 10:49am |
Good ideas here!
Also check out http://www.Nzsale.co.nz/registration.aspx?invitedby=mannington
they have a toy sale today.. lots of toys/puzzles around $3 mark.. I bought 9 toys for $30 incl shipping so am happy!
Get in quick.. they do sell out fast there.
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Posted: 25 November 2009 at 3:20pm |
The Moore Wilson out your way may just be the Moore Wilson Fresh but I am not sure.
I have had another idea - how about some bath toys? He must be at an age where the bath is really becoming fun
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Posted: 25 November 2009 at 5:45pm |
Finger puppets are good for stockings because they are nice and small and something babies can relate too. We got Rubes some last year and she still plays with them
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Posted: 28 November 2009 at 10:18am |
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Thanks so much everyone there have been some really good ideas!!
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Posted: 28 November 2009 at 8:39pm |
Aithne - and just remember he wont remember what he's got or not got, plus he will be more interested in wrapping paper and boxes so save your money for a few years hun!
I haven't got Spencer anything really, lol!
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