Stocking filler ideas
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Topic: Stocking filler ideas
Posted By: Aithne
Subject: Stocking filler ideas
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:13pm
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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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Posted By: RBsMama
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:28pm
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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 By: Aithne
Date 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 By: Maya
Date 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. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 4:50pm
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how about a couple of little cars - Viking toys does very cute ones ] http://www.toyplanet.co.nz/product.php?product_id=12041 - cars
http://www.toyplanet.co.nz/product.php?product_id=16222 - 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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Posted By: Aithne
Date 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?? |
Posted By: Manda08
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 5:11pm
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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 By: BeLoved
Date 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. |
Posted By: Aithne
Date 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 By: Manda08
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 6:16pm
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Haha will let you off! -------------
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Posted By: Aithne
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 7:55pm
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Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 8:12pm
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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 ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 24 November 2009 at 8:44pm
| Love the $2 shop. Ours has maracas and shakers and castanets that Brennan loves. |
Posted By: deafbutterfly
Date Posted: 25 November 2009 at 10:49am
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Good ideas here! Also check out http://www.Nzsale.co.nz/registration.aspx?invitedby=mannington - 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 25 November 2009 at 3:20pm
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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 By: cealz
Date Posted: 25 November 2009 at 5:45pm
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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 By: Aithne
Date Posted: 28 November 2009 at 10:18am
| Thanks so much everyone there have been some really good ideas!! |
Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 28 November 2009 at 8:39pm
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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! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |