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Gingerbug

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I like the idea of exchanging with someone but I don't really have someone to do that with so I think to "surprise" myself I'll wrap the little gifts before I put them in the stocking then I can't "peek".

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OOoh, that sounds like a great idea.

DD is still a believer, so I may not do it this year yet, but I could always do 1 each for DH and I with DD involved in it (clearly NOT from Santa) - who knows, it may mean DH may get involved hearing about it from her!!
 

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I've been blessed the last few years to have my family finally GET IT and buy things for my stocking. It's made me super happy!! It's not just my husband though, my daughter is older now and adds a few things, as well as my BF who is our roomie as well. before I would swap stockings with online friends...or I would buy a few small things throughout the year and then put them in a stocking for myself. I'd kinda forget what they were as well, so it was always nice having some goodies I know I would enjoy.
 

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I started doing this for myself a few years ago. I pick up bits and pieces through the year and hide it away. I love opening it on Christmas morning.
 

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You know...it's such an awesome fun feeling to get those little surprises still! Even if you buy it and forget about it! heck, i do that more and more.. ;)
 

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Did you all get a stocking? I did. Even though I buy most of the things that go into my stocking, DD and DH put a few surprise things in there so that was nice.
If you did not get a stocking maybe consider it for next year.
 

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I did get a stocking which I did myself- ok it was not a stocking but a giant Santa Sack!
I also got a surprise gift from DS. He asked for some $ and told me to wait outside the shop. I got some yummy chocolates that I really like but he hates!, some fancy sunscreen (which I love) and some shower gel in my fave fragrance. He then locked himself in his bedroom with a request for wrapping paper, tape and scissors- OK so he used almost a whole roll of paper as he made a few mistakes- he has never wrapped before but it was a lovely surprise on Christmas morning!
 

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That is so awesome Tanya!!
 

happy2bme

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Tanya,

Your DS is a sweetheart!!
 

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I didn't do stocking this year but it's a must with two grandkids next year. I'll do a stocking for each of us.
 

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Have done my stocking but it isn't opened yet. waiting for ds & dd to be both here at the same time... maybe Jan 3rd.
 

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For the first time ever, I bought about 3 things for my stocking. However, DH remembered this year and a thing or two as well.

Tanya, that's super about DS!
 

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My daughter even bought something for my stocking, so I had three people put goodies in, which made it awesome.
 

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Awww Tanya, that was so sweet of DS.

I wanted to do a stocking but never got it started. Maybe next year. I did receive some nice stocking stuffer gifts from family members that were pretty cool.
 

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I love this idea and may do something similar for myself this year. I might do it more for my birthday which is 5 days before Christmas. Sometimes it's a bit of a let down because people (including me) are so busy that my birthday often gets overlooked. I do have a friend who makes a concerted effort to make my birthday special for me by inviting us to dinner and fixing a very special meal. A box full of surprises from me to me would be fun!
 

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I love this idea and may do something similar for myself this year. I might do it more for my birthday which is 5 days before Christmas. Sometimes it's a bit of a let down because people (including me) are so busy that my birthday often gets overlooked. I do have a friend who makes a concerted effort to make my birthday special for me by inviting us to dinner and fixing a very special meal. A box full of surprises from me to me would be fun!
You should throw yourself a half birthday party 6 months after your birthday.
 

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I'm happy to report I finally found my perfect stocking. I've been searching for 2 or 3 years to find one that just screamed my name and finally did at the DisneyStore online. It's a vintage looking tapestry one, with with mickey icons. A perfect combo of both, but without a typical mickey or minnie picture on the front. And on clearance..even better! I love it!!

Here's a link to see a picture...

http://www.yourwdwstore.net/Disney-...ng--Retro-Mickey-Mouse-Ornaments_p_29109.html
 

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Minnie, I love the stocking. It's just perfect. I can't wait to see you start filling it. I started making DH and I new stockings last year and life got in the way so I'm going to get those finished this weekend hopefully.
 

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Michelle,

The stocking is gorgeous!!