Hanging a stocking by the fireplace or child's bed is a really important tradition in preparing for Santa's arrival. When I was younger, stocking filler presents were inexpensive, often fun, small gifts bought for a few pounds, like chocolate coins, selection boxes, a pair of earrings, gloves, a yo-yo etc. Looking around the shops and online for some stocking filler ideas, it's clear to see that 'stocking fillers' no longer seem to be just that. Online you'll find stocking filler ideas and gifts from a couple of pounds to £50! To my mind, you shouldn't be spending £50 in a stocking filler - for one, it's too much and two, it more than likely won't fit inside a stocking! With this in mind, I did lots of searching for some small, cheap gifts for both Tommy and Isla's stockings. Again, I picked up gifts as I saw them. Obviously, many of the items are personalised for my son, but he's a typical three-year-old really who likes and enjoys the typical things a three-year-old boy does. I can't quite remember everything that's gone into his stocking this year but here are most of the items I've bought.
1. Cars Leapreader book. I bought Tommy a Leapfrog Leapreader Reading and Writing system a while ago and he loves it. It enables children to begin reading and writing and they can use it independently to learn to write letters and numbers and sound out words.
2. Finding Nemo Leapreader book.
3. Disney Cars Sheriff die cast toy.
4. Disney Cars Chick Hicks die cast toy. Tommy has been searching for these two for ages but they're really rare and difficult to come by. I found these on eBay after looking EVERYWHERE and paid a little bit more than the RRP (£5.99). I think I got both of them for £20, which isn't too bad. Chick Hicks is on Amazon for £30, so I feel I got quite a good deal!
5. Large bubble wand from Amazon. This speaks for itself!
6. Disney Planes Thumb flyers. I bought a couple of these. They're small polystyrene planes that take a minute to make. I'm not sure how well they work but for £1, it doesn't really matter.
7. ELC rolling pins. I loved these. They have different patterns on so are perfect for using with Play doh or paint.
8. ELC soft stuff vehicle and people cutters.
9. A personalised minion keyring bought from eBay.
10. Despicable Me 2 mug from Asda. Tommy is minion-mad at the moment. He has a lot of different cups and tumblers but I wanted something a little bit more grown up for him.
11. Despicable Me snap bracelet.
12. Despicable Me plate, bowl and tumbler set.
13. Despicable Me cutlery set.
I've also included a glow stick wand bought from The Card Factory, some bubbles, a small indoor football, bath crayons and other items I can't quite remember!
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