The countdown’s on in earnest around our house (who’s kidding who?…the countdown’s been on since the kids woke up the morning after Hallowe’en and asked how many days until Christmas!)
At this point I’ve done most of my shopping, and amazingly I’ve actually done a lot of wrapping this year, but I’ve still got the stocking stuffers to do, and those little gifts can end up taking a lot of time (and a lot of money if you’re not careful).
PJs
Stuffed in a ball, pyjamas are a great traditional holiday gift (and take up a lot of room in a big stocking). Old Navy‘s got some awesome flannels for him and her (and all under $20), and though it may be too late for ordering online (from the comfort of your own pjs), select Old Navy stores across Canada are going to remain open for 36 hours straight to accommodate your last minute shopping habit. Check online to find a store near you that will open at 7am on December 23 and not close until 7pm the following day!
Undies
You can find Christmas socks and undies at most specialty stores and who doesn’t love a pair of panties with Santa’s face on them? Not for you? Well, how about these gorgeous plaid Hanky Pankys. I’m mad about plaid at all times of year, but during the festive season I wouldn’t even be upset if someone got a glimpse of these peeking out from my jeans, as I reached to put the angel on the top of the tree.
DVDs
Pop a movie in a stocking and it’s the gift that keeps on giving. If you pick the right one, you’ll ensure hours of peaceful quiet for you while your kids are entertained watching Despicable Me, Nanny McPhee Returns or Charlie St.Cloud. All of these films are out now on DVD and are bound to be popular with the kids on your list.
Throw in some socks, a toothbrush, an apple, an orange and you’re good to go.
All of this brings me to a most critical question and I’m asking you to weigh in. Does Santa wrap stocking stuffers in your house? Turns out he just leaves all the stocking goodies unwrapped in a lot of my friends’ homes, so how come the big guy got in the habit of wrapping all those fiddly little gifts around these parts?