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STOCKING STUFFERS???

Spurt — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:35:02 GMT

While having QVC on in the background when I work from home (nothing much on during the day)....I just can't believe the things that they are offering as "stocking stuffers"......I mean really a $27 item and with shipping and tax that makes it over $30.......Even back when my family/friends did "full tilt" and went all out on gifts, stocking stuffers were restricted to Christmas candy, maybe a $5 gift certificate to a coffee shop or fast food place, perhaps a pair of socks, lottery scratch offs.....or an inexpensive trinket....Now I realize QVC is in business to convinence us to buy things, but what QVC recommends is ridiculous for a stocking stuffer---they are showing things that some people spend on a main gift for family/friends......What do the rest of you think? Those of you that do stockings....what do you buy and what is the max price range do you think is reaonable....or if you were to do a stocking what do you think is reasonable for a stocking gift???.......

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GCR18 — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:09:51 GMT

Yes, $30 is the primary gift. Stocking stuffers are $5 and under.

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IlliniGirl88 — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:14:52 GMT

@Spurt - We usually keep stocking stuffers to candy, maybe a pair of socks, we may tuck in a gift card, hand lotion, a cute tee shirt, something funny; nothing that I'd constitute as a wrappable gift, but appreciated and usable items.

Our kids are 13 and 9 and our youngest still loves to get a stuffed animal peeking out of the top of his stocking. I don't really total the items, but we have Pottery Barn stockings, which hold a surprising amount, and we probably spend $50.00 or so each to fill.

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Krimpette — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:31:54 GMT

Stocking stuffers seem to have come a long way! Back in the "dark ages" when I was a child, stocking stuffers usually consisted of a popcorn ball (remember those in the colored cellophane wrap?), an orange, a few pennies or so, and a small toy.

Oh, and always a candy cane!!!!!!

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Perkup — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:40:41 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
Stocking stuffers seem to have come a long way! Back in the "dark ages" when I was a child, stocking stuffers usually consisted of a popcorn ball (remember those in the colored cellophane wrap?), an orange, a few pennies or so, and a small toy.

Oh, and always a candy cane!!!!!!

Right there with you. Always an orange, once a dollar bill (rare) some coins, and maybe a candy bar. I don't remember any sort of jewelry items (cheap ones, of course) but my friend did get a little bracelet once. And I got a skate key on a blue ribbon once because I had lost mine. Smart Santa!!

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onliner — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:42:17 GMT

Usually stockings are filled with candy( including candy canes), breath mints, a few scratch off tickets, and that is about it. The dog has a stocking and she usually has a treat in her stocking.

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Spurt — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:44:25 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
Stocking stuffers seem to have come a long way! Back in the "dark ages" when I was a child, stocking stuffers usually consisted of a popcorn ball (remember those in the colored cellophane wrap?), an orange, a few pennies or so, and a small toy.

Oh, and always a candy cane!!!!!!

@Krimpette

Oh yes the candy cane.....and I still love popcorn balls...Target used to sell them around Halloween and Christmas, but haven't seen them recently....

And it may be considered "dark ages" but I like your selection.....back then stockings were just some extra fun....

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Spurt — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:45:39 GMT

@onliner wrote:
Usually stockings are filled with candy( including candy canes), breath mints, a few scratch off tickets, and that is about it. The dog has a stocking and she usually has a treat in her stocking.

@onliner

Yep my 2 kitties have stockings and they get a packet of treats and a catnip toy....cant forget the furbabies.....

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mousiegirl — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:53:52 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
While having QVC on in the background when I work from home (nothing much on during the day)....I just can't believe the things that they are offering as "stocking stuffers"......I mean really a $27 item and with shipping and tax that makes it over $30.......Even back when my family/friends did "full tilt" and went all out on gifts, stocking stuffers were restricted to Christmas candy, maybe a $5 gift certificate to a coffee shop or fast food place, perhaps a pair of socks, lottery scratch offs.....or an inexpensive trinket....Now I realize QVC is in business to convinence us to buy things, but what QVC recommends is ridiculous for a stocking stuffer---they are showing things that some people spend on a main gift for family/friends......What do the rest of you think? Those of you that do stockings....what do you buy and what is the max price range do you think is reaonable....or if you were to do a stocking what do you think is reasonable for a stocking gift???.......

@Spurt I once received wooden garden stakes in my stocking. I told Santa DH that once was enough, no more of these, lol. He reminded me that he once received toothpaste, LOL!

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mousiegirl — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:57:41 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
While having QVC on in the background when I work from home (nothing much on during the day)....I just can't believe the things that they are offering as "stocking stuffers"......I mean really a $27 item and with shipping and tax that makes it over $30.......Even back when my family/friends did "full tilt" and went all out on gifts, stocking stuffers were restricted to Christmas candy, maybe a $5 gift certificate to a coffee shop or fast food place, perhaps a pair of socks, lottery scratch offs.....or an inexpensive trinket....Now I realize QVC is in business to convinence us to buy things, but what QVC recommends is ridiculous for a stocking stuffer---they are showing things that some people spend on a main gift for family/friends......What do the rest of you think? Those of you that do stockings....what do you buy and what is the max price range do you think is reaonable....or if you were to do a stocking what do you think is reasonable for a stocking gift???.......

@Spurt I think I have more fun buying stocking stuffers. Santa has put earrings, eyeliner, and all sorts of small, useful goodies in DD's stocking, things that DD would not expect to get. When she was little, it would be candy, fancy pencils and pens, hair bands, and on and on.

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Ellabella — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:25:23 GMT

Our family all have Pottery Barn stockings which I love, but wish they weren't quite so large because it takes a lot to fill them. Nothing in anyone's stocking is over $10 and even that amount is rare. I don't buy stuff just to fill the stocking but rather fun little things and/or things people need. my 12 and 15 year old daughters might get makeup wipes, lip balm, drawing pencils, hair brushes, etc.
I also made the mistake of buying a coordinating giant stocking with our family name. This is filled with snacks and drinks for Christmas Day as well as some movies and board games. I admit, I spend a lot on all the stockings because we love them and they're often the highlight of the big day!

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IlliniGirl88 — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 19:26:15 GMT

@Ellabella wrote:
Our family all have Pottery Barn stockings which I love, but wish they weren't quite so large because it takes a lot to fill them. Nothing in anyone's stocking is over $10 and even that amount is rare. I don't buy stuff just to fill the stocking but rather fun little things and/or things people need. my 12 and 15 year old daughters might get makeup wipes, lip balm, drawing pencils, hair brushes, etc.
I also made the mistake of buying a coordinating giant stocking with our family name. This is filled with snacks and drinks for Christmas Day as well as some movies and board games. I admit, I spend a lot on all the stockings because we love them and they're often the highlight of the big day!

@Ellabella - We have the Pottery Barn stockings too and they do hold a lot! I always buy a bag of candy to fill out the toe. DH gets peanut M&Ms, DD gets Peppermint Patties, and DS gets Reese's PB Cups.

Too funny, but actually an intriguing idea to do the gigantic matching stocking. That's a cute idea for family fun things! My kids and husband would love it!

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Kachina624 — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 19:50:44 GMT

@Spurt It's a wonder they weren't marketing that $30. item as being a gift for the garbage man or mail carrier. They come up with some pretty pricey items for the "gift drawer" too. Also don't forget the teachers; they get the best stuff, very expensive.

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Chu Toy — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 01:13:54 GMT

Depends on how close I am to the person. Mostly I think of stocking stuffers as $12 and under but for a close family member it might be $15-20 if I thought they'd love it.

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Spurt — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 14:19:23 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Spurt It's a wonder they weren't marketing that $30. item as being a gift for the garbage man or mail carrier. They come up with some pretty pricey items for the "gift drawer" too. Also don't forget the teachers; they get the best stuff, very expensive.

@Kachina624

Oh yes....I am amazed at some of the host suggestions.....I shook my head in unbelief when one of the hosts mentioned a $300 Dooney bag (plus $11 shipping) as a TEACHER'S GIFT!!!!!! .....AMAZING (did they want child to get an A or something--LOL)......

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Spurt — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 14:27:22 GMT

@Chu Toy wrote:
Depends on how close I am to the person. Mostly I think of stocking stuffers as $12 and under but for a close family member it might be $15-20 if I thought they'd love it.

@Chu Toy

There are a couple people that I do spoil----a friend that I've known since high school who is like a sister to me, she does such nice things for others and has helped me out too......so I like to say "thank you for your kindness"......And always my mom-- sadly she has now passed....

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Kachina624 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:04:13 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@Spurt It's a wonder they weren't marketing that $30. item as being a gift for the garbage man or mail carrier. They come up with some pretty pricey items for the "gift drawer" too. Also don't forget the teachers; they get the best stuff, very expensive.
@Kachina624

Oh yes....I am amazed at some of the host suggestions.....I shook my head in unbelief when one of the hosts mentioned a $300 Dooney bag (plus $11 shipping) as a TEACHER'S GIFT!!!!!! .....AMAZING (did they want child to get an A or something--LOL)......

@Spurt I don't know how the teachers feel about that but I'd be embarrassed and would not accept such an expensive gift if I was a teacher. I'd feel as though there were certain expectations in return.

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stevieb — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:59:18 GMT

I don't know. I understand what you're saying @Spurt, but there have been times when my 'main' gift was in my stocking... Likewise, sometimes I will tuck a piece of jewelry or something like that in a stocking rather than put it under the tree. I've even hidden a small 'important' present in a little basket ornament on the tree.

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Spurt — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:00:05 GMT

@stevieb

I understand what your saying STEVIE if someone wants to present a main gift or special gift in a stocking that is certainly understandable and makes sense for that gift to be as pricey as you want or at the max limit set by family or friends......Or if you wanted to surprise someone by putting jewlery in their stocking rather than in a package under the tree.....But what i am saying (and I guess not very well) would you buy tons of other gifts in addition to the jewelry you put in that person's stocking.....I know a lot of people, including me, have a limit that we can afford to spend for the Holidays....

And what I can't understand is how the QVC hosts expects customers to purchase a ton of gifts for each person PLUS an extra and quite pricey gift for each stocking, viewed by them as just "a little something extra" and act like it's just chump change--It just makes me wonder how much they think people spend on gifts per person---with companies downsizing, health insurance costs rising, groceries going up etc etc---how can people afford to spend that much for the holidays...

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stevieb — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:06:47 GMT

Like I said @Spurt, I get what you're saying... I think you know that I do... It's a given that the QVC host gift suggestions and lists are utterly and completely outside the realm of any semblance of reality for most of us...