Every year i send christmas stockings stuffed with gifts to family and friends. I start this time of year so that im done and have them shipped by December 1st. Normally i just buy good wool socks and stuff them and this year I'm doing something different. So would love some suggestions for what to send in the stockings. theses are the stockings im using for guys https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPPQ49C/?tag=survivalmonke-20 I may still do pairs of wool socks for some of the women as their stockings. Not sure on this one yet. I will buy and break into packets some bacon band-aides and shakespere insult band-aides into each stocking. (doesnt everyone need weird bandaids at family gatherings ) and lip balm... is always a hit. Ive done tactical flashlights and knives.... i have a few things i make that are standard every year like nylon scrubbies... the guys use them on cars and guns and the gals use them in the kitchen. I am just at a loss for other creative ideas this year for stocking stuffers. I have trapped myself by being creative on this for over 10 years and I just need some fresh ideas. PARAMETERS (I try to stay inside of) 1) I try to keep the whole thing under $50 each so 2) individual items are best kept under $10 3) Non perishible items. 4) no ammo as i have to ship some of these overseas 5) hard candy only Any suggestions much appreciated
Jerky is good for the guys, a scented sachet for the ladies. (Betcha the sachet lasts longer than the jerky.)
What the ever-loving duck would I do with a “scented sachet” Gimme the jerky... or knives... sharp staby knives
Scented sachet.... Ok so I am always in need of good tweezers. IDK why, I probably have 15 of them, but they seem to go awol on a regular basis. Always losing or ruining scissors too. Echoing @runswithdogs on the knives. The packs of ponytail holders, if they have long hair. Never have enough of those. Pacifier for the whiners in the family. Ummm.... fast orange hand cleaner? IDK how much it costs. Get out of jail free card from monopoly, for grins. Those small LED flashlights. Oh those face masks that are in the mylar pack, they're like this paper face cover soaked in aloe or whatever, they're a couple bucks usually. Tire pressure gauge. Hand sanitizer. Mint chocolate candy canes. Small packet of butt wipes. An onion.... to confuse them. That Poo-pouri spray for the toilet. A garrote. Just kidding. Sortof. Dollar Tree has soft gloves for a dollar. Handheld can opener. Packet of seeds.
@runswithdogs is right. This year stockings should contain knives. lots of them. or complete AR parts kits complete with receivers. oh and bullets. Datrex bars?
Cd’s Candles/tealights (unscented, long burning emergency, scented, beeswax depending on who your getting it for) Sharpie markers, chalk pens, labels for jars(you can get black board type labels to work with the chalk pens) Esential oils tailored to individuals (for instance, bog myrtle is good for bug repellent. Peppermint for headaches) Books, joke books. Survival, wild food. Etc Duct tape (comes in all sortsa cool colours now)T-rex tape, Gorilla tape Pull back racing toys (i think im gonna get dh a dino one for stocking stuffer this year, cheap fun and pretty sure the dog will kill it before the days out...) Tin signs or metal door plaques Tools like compact ratcheting screwdrivers with switchable bits. Handy things to keep around. Camping cutlery Waterproof pouches Neck tube/buff Beard oil/cream. Beard brush (Probably just for the guys that one) Mini first aid kit Beanie Stickers/vinyl decals Folding/pocket knife, Mora knife (not sure if that would fall in the price range over there but I got one for DH last year around £12 and its sharp as &%€@) Silicone travel bottles/tubes Usb memory stick Airpress pen Leather journal/notebook Coffee, fancy types, or teabag types for camping, tea, hot chocolate Waterproofer spray. Single use Hand warmers Luckies key pete (magnetic key holder thingie) Desktop bowling game Unicorn gold spray (look it up ) Black pad and metallic markers Heat holder socks Mechanic or gardening gloves Pink stuff paste Zam-buk herbal balm (lip or ointment etc) Arc lighter Retro coffee mug (the tin ones that have a enamel coating) Playing card dec Posh chocolates/chocolate bars Biltong, Droewors, Jerky. Old movies, 3 stooges, bad horror movies. Etc (thrift store) Fancy popcorn & popcorn flavourings Snap-lightsticks Stormproof matches Collapsable silicone cups
Good suggestions above. Here's a few that come to mind: Thumbdrives loaded with links to survival references, "life hacks", gardening lore, cool stories and videos on the Net. Even a small flash drive can hold a lot of links and summaries. A half-dozen Omega-Matches in their straw tubes, packed in a small bottle with a striker strip. Credit-card sized Fesnal lens (use with tweezers to pull thorns & splinters.)
Heres a few more Heavy duty kitchen/utility scissors(the kind you can cut up chickens with... not the flimsy doilies making kind) Microwavable stuffed toy/teddy (heat pack, might be to large though) Shot glass/es, lime. Tequila miniature and a lil packet of fancy salt. Rubber duck(so many fun ones to choose from now .) IOU coupons (can buy pre-made ones you just fill in the IOU, or make your own) Glitter/glitter gel, unicorn snot (kids/teens) Slime (my nieces love this stuff) Stress balls/squishies Temporary tattoos Micro locking carabiners Pack of modelling balloons (the long ones you can twist into shapes)
How about a flint and steel? Packages of seeds...maybe herbs if they don't really garden. Microfiber cloths are good for many applications.
AR-15 parts list: Upper Receiver Parts Stripped Upper Receiver Barrel Muzzle Device (Flash Hider, Muzzle Brake, etc.) Gas Tube Gas Block Hand-guard Charging Handle Bolt Carrier Group Forward Assist Dust Cover Lower Receiver Parts Stripped Lower Receiver Pistol Grip Lower Parts Kit (Includes Trigger/Hammer parts, Safety Selector, Bolt Release, Magazine Release, etc.) Optional Upgraded Trigger (from what comes with lower parts kit) Buffer System (Buffer Tube, Buffer, Buffer Spring) Stock or Pistol Brace
Some cheap ideas: Dried fruit - my wife drys pineapple and apple slices in the dehydrator. Low cost and kids love them. Jerky - same as above Home made kettle corn Home made vanilla (buy beans and soak in Sam’s Club vodka, package in small bottles) Home ground whole wheat flour Garden seeds
omg did anyone read keep it under $50.00 ? lol thanks guys! @DW the pony tail holders great idea... i cut up little girls tights, best pony tail holders in the world supper cheap and dont pull your hair $2 gives 20 or so pony tail holders
Its the end of 2020 , coal and a match with all them masks !! I need to see the girls faces again !! Sloth
