Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Parents??
965381
Some inexpensive ideas are handy little key chains (I got my parents lock de-icer key chains for about $4), scratch off lottery tickets, funny little magnets about stuff that they're interested in (politics, cooking, etc), practical things like pens, post its, chapstick, candles. I also saw this idea to take plastic spoons and dip them in melted chocolate, then when you put the spoon in hot milk, it makes hot chocolate. My mom likes to use them in her coffee. Of course you can also put nice chocolates in their stockings.
868400
My son is 11 and this is what we've gotten him so far....a mountain bike (we live in the forest), a really cool robotic spider that shoots darts ($100), a big set of Magnetix with the metal carrying case. Those are the big things, but we're also getting him some Tech Decks (the boys here are into those), some games for his game system, and a couple other things.\n\nI know this has been the most difficult Christmas figuring out what to buy a boy his age. He's too old for young toys and too young for adult things. I hope these ideas help some. Of course, I don't know your son so I can't for certain he'd like these things as well.\n\nHappy gift hunting!
108024
Make a nice plaster hand print (you can get the kits at any walmart) Paint it pink or red (or whatever) It's nice because mom and dad can look back on it for years to come. "look how small they were"
778804
Please refrain from buying any little knicknack with an apple, school desk, little book, blackboard, teaching poem etc. on it -  I work for a school system and too many of us get these from our students (some teachers have received hundreds of these little "teacher" gifts).  What about putting together a beautiful gift basket with bubble bath, lotion, bath gel, a candle, loofa and a pretty wine glass and a bottle of wine.  Put a thoughtful note  - something to the effect; "After a tough day teaching you deserve to relax and pamper" - "and after listening to small children whining and talking all day - have a little wine yourself".   I loved a similar gift I got from coworkers - and each time I took a long bath I remembered their kindness.
888117
I'd be getting them some board games or manybe some dvds that can be used as a whole family and maybe your brother and sister in law a box of condoms :-)~
502018
click the links below to see a list of inexpensive mother's day gifts\nhttp://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/holidays/giftsformothersday.htm\nhttp://www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03apr28e.cfm\nhttp://www.ecewebguide.com/holiday_themes/mothersdaygift.html\nhttp://www.holidayfamilyfun.com/articles/christmas/giftideas.htm\nhttp://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/mothers_day.htm\nhope this helps
358023
Be happy that they remembered your birthday. Don´t feel spoiled, sometimes parents don´t understand the hints we give them for birthday presents :-)
587772
Give them all cell phones, like they do on My Super Sweet 16.\n\nJust kidding, personally I think you shouldn't give out goody bags because they're just so cheap and the stuff you get in them are like pencils and candy. Take it from a fellow 13 year old, your friends will have fun anyways. I don't think anybody really gives out goody bags anymore, so don't worry. If you want to give out something, I would go buy each of your friends a disposable camera where they can take pictures of what they want to do, without having your parents saying "okay girls, gather around". I went to a party yesterday where we all got our own cameras and it was fun. Hope that helps.
709572
My suggestion would be those little holiday throws that the larger department stores like Wal-Mart sell around this time.  They are only $5.00 each, and are a nice fleece blend, come in 5 or 6 patterns and colors.  Or maybe you could give them notepads and pens in a little gift bag.  Or, if you do have a Wal-Mart, in the make up department there are these nice little bath powder plastic cannisters that come in pink blue purple and are only $1.50, they are pretty, smell nice but not overpowering and have a really nice large powderpuff in them.  I'd bet some of those ladies would love something like that.  Bless you for being so kind!
928497
I would make a nice gift basket that the whole family can enjoy - you could do coffees and teas for the adults, hot cocoas for the little ones, and assorted cookies & chocolates along with nice mugs for each of them. Most of this can be found pretty inexpensively if you look. \n\nOr, you can also do a pasta bowl, loaded with pastas, a couple different gourmet sauces, a pasta server, grated cheese, etc. \n\nOR, you can do a snack basket - popcorn, munchies, soda & beer, and if you wanted to, throw in a game or some movie rentals. \n\nSince you don't know them, it's tough. But you've been with your beau for a while and if he's bringing you to meet them, you're probably going to be around for a while, so buying that first gift without knowing them is hard. Good luck!
230141
you can get lots of stuff for $1 at walmart\nhere's a list\n\n pack of gum \n m&m's \n snickers bar \n pen \n box of 16 crayons \n folder or notebook \n travel toothpaste\n and toothbrush \n small bar of  travel soap or shampoo \n 12 pack of baby wipes\n chapstick\n lighter\n mints\n breath spray\n can of pop or bottle\n 2 rides on the purple pony\n 2 rides in the ice cream truck\n loaf of bread\n\nNeed anymore ideas just let me know!
933634
I would get her some cds of a band she likes and then make something like a family tree to make her feel important- my parents did that for me when I was 12 and since I have made one for my children for when they turn 12- also, electronics are ruling the scences today. Dolls, .....
941649
**a gourmet snack style gift basket.....asst. cheeses, beef stick/pepperoni, some good crackers, bottle of good holiday wine (or champagne even for new years)-you could even throw a couple of cute wine glasses in there, some good candy like Ferrero Rocher or such, and maybe a cd of holiday music or scented candle.\n**If you make one that is New Years themed, you could add noise makers and other party accessories instead of the cd / candle.\nBaskets are nice because you can control what you spend...and you can make these to fit ANY holiday/occasion/theme-good idea for the group you belong to....\n\n**A really nice throw/blanket makes a great holiday gift exchange gift also...and can also be found at very reasonable prices.\n\n**Newly released movies, cds, books...\n**Nice calender/desk sets...\n**Personal planners - they make some really attractive ones that you can even find in outlet/discount stores.....\n**A t-shirt or sweat shirt of your local professional football/hockey team.\n**A PRE-PAID GAS CARD!!! You could include a note that says "To help you get 'Home for the Holidays' "\n**Movie theater vouchers\n\nI have more ideas, but I could go on forever!\nHope maybe these give you some direction/ideas.....HAVE FUN!!
1178621
No wedding ring.... How about a 'Mother's Ring'? These are somewhat inexpensive, with only having one child right now. ;-)\n\nHow about a day off, next Saturday. He baby-sits, and you have a day out to have fun. No cost, but every mom likes a day off.\n\nA family portrait? If the frame costs too much, just buy the picture.\n\nYou could make that dinner & move a bit special... how about that special dessert you never order? \n\nWhen I was a newly wed, and we had our first.. funds were tight too. He bought me a nice little wooden jewelry box. Not expensive to most folks, but for us it was. Today that baby is now married with four of her own... and I still have my little jewelry box.\n\nJust remind him, it's the thought not the price.
400424
oh my goodness, I love this website. It has helped me out so many times! Check it out!\n\nhttp://www.lovingyou.com/\n\nOr, you could do something with the traditional sixth anniversary gifts... iron or candy. \n\nThere was once that I wanted to do something really special for my husband and I came up with all these ideas. First of all I hid a card in the car telling him that when he got home, it was going to be very special. \nI had the house decorated really cute with balloons and crate paper, my two year old loved helping me with them!\n\nI wrote him a love letter explaining why he was so important to me and wrote it on very pretty stationary paper.\nI bought some fake rose petals and put them in a hot bath, then shared the bath with him along with a nice bottle of wine.\nI made him his favorite dinner along with his favorite dessert and went on a picnic with him... (your kids would probably love this, especially if you go to a park, depending on their ages)\n\nThere are so many things you can do to show him how much you care for and love him without having to spend a lot of money!\n\nGood luck!
805242
I would go for a fun present for Christmas, here are some cute ideas:\nBratz sewing machine $39.97:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994649\n\nBratz dance mat $24.73:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4016656\n\nBratz CD boombox $38.73:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994663\n\nBratz Text and Call walkie talkies $49.97:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4994660\n\nTwister Moves DVD $29.86:\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5128699\n\nAny Scene It game (my kids love this game):\nhttp://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=4171&search_query=scene+it&ic=24_0\n\nHappy Holidays!
202709
Well, if you ever need to get them a present, take a look at "The Duct Tape Book". I included a link to it on Amazon.