Cinnamon Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I bought one of THESE as a stocking filler for a child in the family,but its so great I have kept it for myself & ordered several more to put in the hampers & so forth. They will look great in the garden in the summer too - they really,really glow & are hugely tactile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 They make these in eggs too I got one last year from Selfridges for £4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Velly interlesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I just 'Oooooh'd at that I don't know why but I like things that glow, like the glow in the dark stars on my ceiling..but they've recently started falling off, have to be careful now Probably get one for my sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Do they change colour? I can see that Rosie would like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yep, red,pink,purple,blue,green & so on - they all blend into one another & its very pretty indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 another ooooooh here too They are really nice. Might have to get some for the nieces and nephews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 More ooohs from here too! Been looking for something like this for my son who has ASD and finds it difficult to sleep. Just happen to be registered on the M&S site too so will just pop off and click one into my 'basket' Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Lovely! Just picked up a few stocking fillers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Lets have some more stocking filler ideas here I have adjusted the title of the thread,so we can all post lovely things we have found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 These are fun http://www.snapcapp.com/ You can get them on eBay. I got a couple that were slightly different but I can't remember where I got them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sorry, nothing to add but I'd like any suggestions for things to put in crackers. I've got some of those make-your-own crackers (purchased on sale in Waitrose in January!) and I need ideas for some small items that might fit inside a cracker. So far I've got some ear rings, well studs actually, but not much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sorry, nothing to add but I'd like any suggestions for things to put in crackers. I've got some of those make-your-own crackers (purchased on sale in Waitrose in January!) and I need ideas for some small items that might fit inside a cracker. So far I've got some ear rings, well studs actually, but not much else. I put a lottery ticket scratch card in mine when I did them last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I love these. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Interplay-UK-Solar-Rainbow-Maker/dp/B001U7N2UM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1257868956&sr=8-1 Great to put in a child's bedroom or the conservatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ooh, I like the M&S glowball I love Hawkin's Bazaar for cheap and expensive oddities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I love Hawkin's Bazaar for cheap and expensive oddities. ... and me Last year I bought a load of really cheap things from them and wrapped them up to put on the table for christmas and we all had instruments and had to play a christmas song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 A few years ago, I bought a zipaway kite (from Brookite, and shown on http://www.brookite.com/acatalog/Mini_Flyers.html about half way down) and put it on my keyring. It keeps both kids amused at those times when they're starting to feel a bit bored, and since it's on my keyring we've always got it available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 We put packets of seeds in the crackers for grandparents - we named the crackers so each had something personal. For the children - those magic expanding face flannels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 seeds and lottery tickets - what great ideas! Thanks, I think this year my group of girlfriends is each going to get a personalised cracker, and I'll spend a maximum of £5 on filling each one - appropriate seeds, a lottery ticket, a couple of chocs etc - I can't wait to get started! I might make some chocolate truffles myself. Thanks for the suggestions, sorry I haven't added much in the way of stocking-filler answers. I do stockings for both my sisters, and usually it's those sample-size toiletries from Boots or Superdrug, a rolled-up magazine, little odds and ends I've picked up in craft fairs or bargain sales, and of course always a foil-wrapped chocolate coin and a tangerine in the toe. (Sisters are 60 and 58 respectively, I should add!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Don't forget those jokes - there's a good supply on the other thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I ordered these cookie cutter and this jigsaw and this car for my nephew Next stop, Hawkins Bazaar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Christian,I saw all of those in M&S yesterday - especially love the puzzle & the cookie cutters Actually there are lots of really lovely things in there this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I love Hawkins Bazaar for pressies. LMW is science mad so a few of their kits always end up in the basket and the stockings chez Webmuppet are judged to be incomplete without at least one clockwork bug/penguin etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I found that in Body shop they have brought back the animal soaps they used to have in the children's range this Christmas, so I may just have to buy a bag of them as stocking fillers for my family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 for stocking fillers or cracker fillers, what about some decent nail varnish Glamour magazine has Nails inc nail varnish in this month, the magazine is only £2, so you get a nails inc nail varnish for £2 worth a look cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
