https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:08:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967819 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:29:49 +0000 rattles 1967819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: The oranges are a traditional symbol of St. Nicholas. Legend has that he paid the dowry of a poor man's three daughters to save them from prostitution, and that he did so with balls of gold, tossed down the chimney. The balls of gold are traditionally represented by oranges, which is why they're a popular stocking stuffed and decoration/treat at Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967802 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:24:52 +0000 LaughLines 1967802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we always got a chocolate orange in our stocking growing up! my husband did, too! We still get them every year from someone or other... even though we never really eat them:</p> <p><a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/13908526?wmlspartner=wlpa&#038;adid=22222222227008846411&#038;wl0=&#038;wl1=g&#038;wl2=c&#038;wl3=47976676472&#038;wl4=&#038;wl5=pla&#038;wl6=95956721792&#038;veh=sem" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/13908526?wmlspartner=wlpa&#038;adid=22222222227008846411&#038;wl0=&#038;wl1=g&#038;wl2=c&#038;wl3=47976676472&#038;wl4=&#038;wl5=pla&#038;wl6=95956721792&#038;veh=sem</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967795 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:21:34 +0000 birdofafeather 1967795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a wet brush, a camelbak (backup for the one we bought because we continue to lose them!), probably some stickers and going to get a couple little people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967764 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:14:05 +0000 LuLu Mom 1967764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Target dollar aisle here :) </p> <p>She got blocks, Frozen socks (3 pairs), chapstick (she's obsessed), snacks, toothbrush, crayons, markers, chalk (she's getting an easel from us for Christmas), and then I plan on getting her some bubble bath and bath crayons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967652 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:35:45 +0000 JerricaBenton 1967652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hair clips, crazy straws, play make-up, &amp; socks so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967640 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:32:04 +0000 travellingbee 1967640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think oranges used to be a traditional stocking stuffer because they grow in the winter in warmer climates but would be rare to have in places like England. It was a special treat.<br /> Anyway, I have already gotten:<br /> bath toys,<br /> bath crayons,<br /> a train whistle<br /> and this non-crumble play-doh like stuff. </p> <p>I'd like to also get:<br /> bubble bath<br /> matchbox cars<br /> train stickers<br /> dinosaurs<br /> bubbles<br /> and maybe some no mess markers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967633 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:30:02 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1967633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: that's what I've always heard - my mom likes to remind us every once in a while that when she was growing up you couldn't get all kinds of fruit all year long. You got what was grown more or less locally and in season - apples in the fall, berries in the summer, and citrus was available in the winter, but was kind of expensive since it had to be shipped so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967631 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:28:48 +0000 Aandmklover 1967631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going to hit up target $1 section, a tooth brush and I think I may start this orange tradition. It's pretty cute and a great way to remind children how things have changed. Also to be greatful for what you have because some people aren't has fortunate and would be thrilled for just a piece of fruit, which I know they take for granted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967617 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:24:25 +0000 JessKas 1967617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Socks, bubble bath, bath toys, and art supplies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967612 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:21:47 +0000 Aandmklover 1967612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I was wondering the same thing about the orange. Glad someone asked. Lol</p> <p>I think I remember an orange at Christmas time in Little Women. (The movie) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967589 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:16:25 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1967589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I got a stick of jingle bells from Pier 1 for $5.</p> <p><a href="http://www.pier1.com/Red-Jingle-Stick/2644962,default,pd.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.pier1.com/Red-Jingle-Stick/2644962,default,pd.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967580 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:13:20 +0000 Chillybear 1967580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crayons, bubbles, baby wash, foam bath toys, puffs, tooth brush, little people car </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967568 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:04:25 +0000 .twist. 1967568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: haha we always get oranges in our stockings. Every year! I think it was just a weird tradition to take up space, it's healthy, inexpensive, etc. hahaha</p> <p>Stocking Stuffers: </p> <p>crayons, colouring book, orange, um.... I'm still working on the rest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967552 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:58:01 +0000 Mamaof2 1967552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Oh yes! I need to find a jingle bell! DS just watched Polar Express and he asked if he could get a bell for Christmas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967546 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:57:15 +0000 Mamaof2 1967546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I think I read that fruit was really expensive back in the day so it was a huge treat to find one in your stocking! I use it to take up space :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967537 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:55:01 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1967537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have jingle bells and a train whistle so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967535 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:54:08 +0000 Andrea 1967535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: think it just fills up space and it is a non-messy fruit lol?</p> <p>Stickers, bandaids, toothbrushes, little xmas hello kitties (reusing from last yr) and nail polish for DD1. I will stick in some cookies, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967529 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:51:48 +0000 catomd00 1967529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She will be 10 months so I'm putting in a toothbrush, diaper rash cream, shampoo, puffs, socks, headbands, mini board books, first Xmas ornament. I think that's it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967506 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:42:47 +0000 sorrycharlie 1967506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>okay, what is with the oranges?! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967380 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:48:59 +0000 ILoveLettie 1967380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours isn't practical--when we get practical stuff, we usually give it to her right away when we need it, so these are just little things we've collected throughout the year. We didn't actually spend anything on anything in her stocking (she'll be 11 months) because we specifically saved things for it. She's getting a stuffed little Nemo toy (part of a shower gift), stuffed bear (hand-me-down from an adult friend who got it in a raffle basket and had no use for a stuffed bear), and a Christmas board book (my mom gave it to us along with lots of books she got cheap at a garage sale so we saved it for Christmas). Also a lot of wrapping paper because we figure she'll be more into the packaging!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967295 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:22:27 +0000 loveisstrange 1967295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: lol. Yeah, I think that only works when they are really little. C probably wouldn't fall for it either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967293 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:21:30 +0000 jhd 1967293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toothbrush &amp; toothpaste, puffs, &amp; a small set of bath toys. I'm all about being practical! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967291 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:20:11 +0000 looch 1967291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: haha, it was suggested before and I thought about doing that, but play doh is 50 cents a can and he loves it, so the bottom half is going to be that. He'd never accept the tissue paper, he'd be like "what the heck?!?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967289 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:19:08 +0000 loveisstrange 1967289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: haha, or find a huge wad of tissue paper and stick THAT in first. My mom made my brothers massive 2ft stockings too, she used to do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967281 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:16:57 +0000 loveisstrange 1967281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We picked up a bunch of stuff on Targets $1 rack yesterday! We got her some socks, a couple little wooden cars, a pack of dinosaurs, and some little hair bands with Doc McStuffins on them. They were all a buck each. We also got her a toy measuring tape (it's like 2 ft long, she's obsessed we our big ones) at Toys R Us for $1.99. We were thinking bath crayons and maybe some stickers or something too. Probably going to throw in a couple bits of candy or snack stuff and call it a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967270 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:13:07 +0000 Mamaof2 1967270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: wow!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967256 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:07:06 +0000 looch 1967256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: haha, the stocking is something like 2 feet long! FTM mistake there, I tell you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967254 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:06:46 +0000 rattles 1967254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 (24 months) is getting some girl Little People racers for her track, a TOOB of baby zoo animals, a toothbrush, a couple of dollar store sticker packs, a clementine and a couple of pieces of candy. I'm having a harder time with DD2 (6 weeks at Christmas). I think I'll go with a toothbrush (to keep on hand), a set of Sassy ring o'links, a wubbanub and a couple of headbands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967233 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:59:59 +0000 Mamaof2 1967233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: find a HUGE orange and stick it in first - it takes up lots of space! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-putting-in-your-los-stocking#post-1967230 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:58:58 +0000 looch 1967230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son's stocking is HUGE, so:</p> <p>M&amp;Ms<br /> Tubes of bath paint<br /> big bottle of bubble bath<br /> big container of water color changing bath fizzies<br /> cans of play doh </p>