A Dozen Stocking Stuffer Ideas

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I never know what to call them, socks, or stockings? I instinctively say socks, so for this post I will refer to them as Christmas Socks! I hope that is alright?!!

Now that we have cleared that up shall we get down to the business of what to put in them?

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I usually start buying for my family’s Christmas socks even before I purchase their gifts.

I do a sock for each grandchild, and my grown-up children as well.

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They love their socks and I actually think they might forgo a gift before they would give up their socks.

When my boys were young men they would wake up in the middle of the night dump out their socks and go back to bed.

Here are a dozen items  to fill up the younger members Christmas sock in your family.…….

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The kiddos love these straws!

More straws……..

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They can create, and build with these straws!

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Scented colored pencils/smencils

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These cute hats are a great deal at Target for $6.34 each..

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A pencil kit with erasers and grips.

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Hand puppet tattoos!

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Build your own calendar with Lego-like blocks.

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Glow in the dark shoe laces!

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Experimenting with the sun for the little Scientist.

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An umbrella for a girl or a boy!

I hope this gives you some ideas on what to put in your kiddos socks/stockings this year!! If you need more ideas, be sure and visit my Pinterest board HERE!

Do you have any Christmas memories about your socks/stockings?

What are some of the fun things you put in your family's socks/stockings?

"Enjoy The Process!" Of:

Stuffing Socks/Stockings!

The Sweet Commodity Of, "TIME!"

It is the last week before Christmas, and I am sure you are all feeling like it is crunch time.

This is such a busy time of the year for all of us. 

I must admit I am feeling a little more blessed than usual today. I am holding my family close in my heart, and in my thoughts.

This year more than ever I feel the need to celebrate the love we have in our family, and the precious gift of time.

I know after the events last Friday we are all dealing with this week maybe a little differently than we might have if things were going along as usual.

I think we are all being reminded of how precious time is with our loved ones.

Each moment gone is a moment we can not recapture. So now more than ever I feel the need to cherish each, and every moment with my family, and friends.

Take the time to tell them how much they mean to you. Someone very important in my life did that for me today…..

….. I woke up today and opened an email from my DIL telling me how much she appreciates and loves us.

I don’t know about you all, but that meant the world to me. Just a sweet heartfelt note. She stopped and took the time to let us know how much she cared and appreciated us.

Remember to take the time with the people you love. The important things always get done this time of year. Don’t let the busyness of the season take the JOY away from you.

Give Yourself A Gift……..

STOP! take a deep breath, say a prayer of thanksgiving, and then smile when you think about the people you love, and give them a call, or drop them a note. 

It only takes a minute and it is the best gift EVER!!!

Merry Christmas To YOU All, and thank you so much for supporting my efforts by reading my blog, stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments. It truly means more to mean than you realize.

I don't know about you, but I am  going to continue too...

...“ENJOY THE PROCESS!”

  

 

My Christmas Wish List

My husband and I don’t usually exchange Christmas gifts. Over the years it has been something that we just don’t do on a normal basis.

We used our resources to purchase gifts for our family and friends.

I am not accustomed to making a Christmas list, but when I read other blogger's list I always enjoy seeing what is out there that they would love to have.

So this year I thought I would try my hand at making a Christmas list…….

As I told you all before our family loves Christmas ornaments and they are very special to us. 

My DIL actually pinned these ornaments I am about to show you, and I thought they were so unique and a perfect gift for someone that loves design.....

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 There is a whole collection of these wonderful ornaments depicting Frank Lloyd Wright's designs.

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Another design related gift would be this gorgeous book written by Carolyne Roehm.

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You have to admit this would look great for Spring/Summer bag! Love the bright pop of bright pink.

On a more practical note…….

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I think these monogrammed coasters would be great to have on hand for guest to use.

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Speaking of monograms, this monogrammed signet ring is a beauty.

I love anything with letters or numbers on it, so when I saw this next item I thought it would be a great addition to my wardrobe…..

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This next items has words on it, and it is in white with black writing…..

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Emma Bridgewater makes these darling white dishes with words written on them. I would love to have a few pieces.


Since we are in the dish department how about a pretty glass…….

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I am not a drinker, but who says only champagne can go in a flute? These flutes are so festive and anything would taste better in them.

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Since we are talking about something to drink out of how about these wonderful vintage French Latte bowls. Aren’t these beautiful? 

I can just feel them in my hands drinking my first cup of coffee in the morning.

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This black and white striped blanket would be a welcome sight under the tree all wrapped up for me!!

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A strand of Mikomoto pearls would be a dream come true for me. I love beautiful pearls, even more than diamonds.

So there you have it. Of course I do not expect any of these gifts, but I must admit it was pretty fun to make a Christmas list for the first time in decades.

Since this post was about gifts and it is the season of giving and receiving, I thought I would share something I read that resonated with me……….

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I think this is something we all need to practice and to teach our children as they grow up.

How about you all, do have something really special on your wish list?

 

Merry Christmas!