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Gifts for Her Under $20!

December 17, 2017 By Lena 228 Comments

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. This post contains affiliate links.

It’s official: there’s just one week until Christmas! By now, you’re probably in one of two camps: 1) the gift-givers who have completely wrapped up their holiday shopping (or have a handful of presents to go), or 2) the gift-givers who have yet to begin.

(That’s what December 23rd is for, amirite?)

If you’re still dragging your feet, I’m here to help with simple suggestions for her under $20. They’re perfect as stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts, and if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’ll grab FREE Two-Day Shipping, FREE Same-Day and One-Day Delivery on eligible items in select areas. That means you can beat the crowds, shop from the comfort of your home and have your orders delivered straight to your door in a day or two. I placed a huge order on Friday night and my guaranteed arrival day is today! Yes, Sunday! That means I’m spending my weekend mulling apple cider instead of fighting for a parking spot.

So, if you’ve got a special gal to tick off your shopping list, here are my top picks under $20:
Top Row, left to right:

Latest Jar Opener, CDN$ 14.95. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. This cool little kitchen gadget will make life easier for everyone. Seniors, those with limited or weakened hand mobility and those with arthritic hands will especially love the easy twist opening, non slip grip and excellent rubber inside grip which helps open even the most stubborn jar and bottle lids. I have this jar opener and love it! 

Slim Rechargeable Bluetooth Wireless Mouse, CDN$ 19.89. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. The naturally curved grip of this bluetooth mouse keeps your hand comfortable, while its slim and portable design ensures the mouse can be used anywhere. I’ve got two for travel and for the price, they can’t be beat!

iPhone Case Purple Diamond, CDN$ 10.09. Only 8 left in stock. Arrives before Christmas. An iPhone 7 Plus/8Plus TPU case with a perfect fit that offers you protection, style and easy use. This high quality marble TPU case has a squared pattern that is perfectly contoured to fit and protect your phone from scratches and scrapes. Get trendy with this case in Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2018 – Ultra Violet!

Middle Row, left to right:

The Body Shop British Rose Festive Picks Small Gift Set, CDN$ 16.80. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. Infused with essence of naturally grown English roses, this fresh, floral bath and body gift is one they’re certain to be bloomin’ about. Give the gift of petal-soft skin, a dewy moisture glow, and a hint of a modern, light rose scent with this British rose gift set!

JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Earbuds, CDN$ 18.11. Only 2 left in stock. Arrives before Christmas. The soft silicone earbuds fit perfectly inside your ears, allowing you to comfortably enjoy your music non-stop while blocking outside noise. A 4.5 foot cord gives you extra space to maneuver. The JBuds give you a high-intensity listening experience with crisp, clear sound and powerful bass. I have a pair of these earbuds stashed in my travel backpack for staying entertained on flights!

Sally Hansen Salon Manicure Mini Holiday Set, CDN$ 14.97. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. A time for giving with love. The Merry & Bright Collection includes 4 Mini Complete Salon Manicure Nail Colours: Fool’s Gold – 356, Wine Not – 480, Let’s Snow – 185 and Red My Lips – 470.

Bottom Row, left to right:

SojoS Round Polarized Sunglasses, CDN$ 19.99. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. Literally my fave brand of affordable sunglasses! I own multiple pairs in different colours. In fact, I purchased this model for a 60’s party… but I ended up taking them on vacation with me. Love!
U-beauty 8pcs Rainbow Professional Make Up Brushes, CDN$ 17.99. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. These brushes fulfill all daily basic makeup requirements, providing total camouflage for almost any skin problem including blemishes, scars, birthmarks and dark circles. They’re an excellent starter set for a teen, or a great second set for travel. Personally, I love the unicorn-inspired look!

Kitchen Sink Strainer, CDN$ 10.00. In Stock. Arrives before Christmas. I call this stocking stuffer the “Mother-in-Law” special. These strainers collect even the smallest debris by means of its large number of micro perforations (0.04″) and lets water pass through smoothly. And honestly, they’re cute! I wouldn’t be mad if I found these in my stocking.

Time is scarce, friends! I hope you’ve found my suggestions helpful. Now, as always, I’ve got a $100 Amazon.ca gift card up for grabs – but because my gift picks are so affordable, I’ll keep the giveaway open until the new year. That means the winner can take the gift card and spoil themselves to start 2018 off right! Good luck and Merry Christmas!

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  1. Ashley Pomery

    December 17, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I usually do lots of candy and chocolate for sticking stuffers. I am terrible at secret Santa! I never know what to get.

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  2. Marlene J

    December 17, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Yes, I do stocking stuffers & Secret Santa gifts.
    Best stocking stuffer a ticket to NYC

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  3. Kate Hearn

    December 17, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    I always liked the practical things in my stocking…but my grandmother always put a Pez dispenser in every year. They meant the world to me.

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  4. Gail Butler

    December 17, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Yes we do stockings. Lottery tickets are good!

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  5. tanyab79

    December 17, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    We do Secret Santa and I received a gift card and chocolates that I love.

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  6. Lindsay C

    December 17, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Although it may sound strange, the best secret Santa gift I received was a little curved razor on wheels that cut wrapping paper perfectly.

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  7. Angela Massis

    December 17, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    I always love to do stocking stuffers!! The bet stocking stuffer I ever received was a beautiful set of bangles from my kids with each one engraved with their initials <3

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  8. Ophelia C

    December 17, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Stocking stuffers for sure!!! Mittens and socks are always good!!!!

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  9. rose g

    December 17, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Love receiving stocking stuffers like mascaras or lip glosses.

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  10. Lindsay T

    December 17, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    I do stocking stuffers & secret Santa!! The secret Santa gifts that we bought (on amazon.ca with prime!!) were a huge hit at last nights Christmas party! Games – cards against humanity & personally incorrect.

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  11. Joy D

    December 17, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. The best one I ever had was a multi-tool to keep in a kitchen ‘junk drawer’. It’s all mine! I no longer have to search through my husband’s tool box to fine the right item to repair an easy fix on my own.

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  12. Rosanne Robinson

    December 17, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    Stocking stuffers for us….and the best one I ever received was my favourite ornament.

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  13. Sarah Smart

    December 17, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    I love stuffing stockings ! Just put lotto tickets, chocolates , nail polish , hand lotion and always fun fuzzy Christmas socks !!

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  14. 409cope

    December 17, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    I like stocking stuffers. The best stocking stuffer that I every received was my grandma’s engagement ring.

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  15. Darlene Schuller

    December 17, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    3 years ago I got a Christmas card in the mail with 3 gift cards ranging from 25.00 to 75.00… I have no idea who it was from.. the card simply said “from one mom to another”.

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  16. Maryanne

    December 17, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    I love chocolates as sticking stuffers!

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  17. Gina Bergman

    December 17, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    Stocking stuffers are my fave

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  18. Dawn

    December 17, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    We do stockings, Always love the practical gifts i.e toothbrush, perfume, etc but we always put in little fun gifts to play with and a Tim’s gift card can usually be found!

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  19. Iris N

    December 17, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    I do stocking stuffers for my daughters. When I was young my parents put candies in my wooden shoes!

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  20. Kellie Walsh

    December 17, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    I love putting makeup, chocolates, gift cards and practical things like toothbrush toothpaste, shampoo, etc in my daughters stocking ????????????????????????????????????

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  21. Rose Hately

    December 17, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    Yes, we do stocking gifts. We’ve had one Christmas celebration this year already and I received a British genealogy magazine that I really liked . . . and chocolate, which is always a favourite of mine!

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  22. Mary

    December 17, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    We do stockings for the kids, mainly candy and small toys or bath items.

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  23. Geneva R

    December 17, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    My favourite stocking stuffer is Aveda lip balm! It’s the best!

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  24. Sarah

    December 17, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    We always do stocking! :) my boyfriend used to get huge stockings full of all sorts of goodies and small gifts and wants to carry on the tradition with our kids.

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  25. Rachel

    December 17, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    We do gift exchanges. I got some really great chocolate one year.

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  26. Julie F

    December 17, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I do stocking stuffers for our immediate family, I love receiving the small gifts!

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  27. Jen v.

    December 17, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    Stocking stuffers. My favorite is scratch and wins.

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  28. Florence Cochrane

    December 17, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    I love to buy stocking stuff for others. I love giving everyone their favorite chocolate and I love to also find some in mine. Everyone gets a pair of socks and some personal items.

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  29. Shannon Cook

    December 17, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    One of the funniest stocking stuffers I received was the first Christmas with my hubby. I am a tad bit accident prone, should really be wrapped in bubble wrap! Just for fun, he put in about a dozen boxes of all different types of adhesive bandages. It was hilarious! But the best part, I actually went through almost all of them within the year. lol

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  30. AJ Gibbs

    December 17, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Great stocking stuffers. I love Amazon

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  31. ivy pluchinsky

    December 17, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    We do stocking stuffers and a secret Santa thing.

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  32. Susie N.

    December 17, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Learning some ideas of affordable, and also still very desirable, holiday gifts is appreciated!

    Reply
  33. Jennifer Ann Wilson

    December 17, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    We do stockings and the best stocking gift I ever got was a $100 winning lotto ticket!

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  34. Erika Letson

    December 17, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    I definitely do stocking stuffers, but not Secret Santa. My favourite stocking stuffer I have received was mascara!

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  35. sonia pinette

    December 17, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I like to received lottery tickets and chocolate.

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  36. Rosa Cross

    December 17, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    Yes, we do stocking stuffers. Best one I got was a winning lottery ticket.

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  37. Pam

    December 17, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    we do stocking stuffers. I am not doing secret Santa at work this year as I have been off sick.
    One of my fave secret Santa gifts was a handblown ornament that was perfect for me.

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  38. Linda Svarovsky

    December 17, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    We don’t do stockings but favourite secret santa was a nice bottle of wine

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  39. Amanda Latreille

    December 17, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    Yes we do stockings, always fun to find cute little things that would be perfect for a stocking, I always put a slinky in.

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  40. Violet P

    December 17, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Stocking stuffers of chocolate, socks, and nail polish are my favourite!

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  41. Lynda Cook

    December 17, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    We do stocking stuffers and I would have to say the scratch tickets are my favourite!!

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  42. Britney

    December 17, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    This would be great for holiday decor that’s on sale too! Amazon has some great decor options

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  43. Heather Brown

    December 17, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Great ideas

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  44. Cindy B.

    December 17, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    Stocking stuffers are the best! My Hubby thinks the best is edible stuffers like the giant PB cup I get him every year.

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  45. Jenness M

    December 17, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    We like to do stocking stuffers. The best I ever got was diamond earrings!

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  46. nicky

    December 17, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Yes, we do both. The best stocking stuffers I’ve received were a winning lottery ticket (just $5, but it was a thrill to win) and some delicious dark chocolate.

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  47. Cynthia

    December 17, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    Stockings are the best because you can find quirky items to fill them (plus the usual boring deodorant and socks).

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  48. Sab Edwards

    December 17, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    If its a good year I can do gift cards into stockings but usually its just candy or candy canes etc

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  49. jan

    December 17, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Stockings are the best and we always have to have a great pair of socks in them!

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  50. Tara Betterley

    December 17, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    We do stockings. It is fun and it is a tons of surprises in one bag! My favorite gift that I have gotten is gift cards.. I feel like I am on a shopping spree.

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  51. Jackie M

    December 17, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    Secret Santa – I received a bag of pancake mix lol

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  52. Catherine Brown

    December 17, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. The best gift I ever received was beautiful pair of earrings from my husband.

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  53. Heather Sibley

    December 17, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. I love to receive chocolate in mine.

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  54. wendy hutton

    December 17, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    stocking stuffers I do chocolates, candies, gift cards some socks, I once got a stick of deodorant from an elderly neighbour

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  55. Tammy harrison

    December 17, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    7ii love getting chocolate and ornaments

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  56. Stephanie

    December 17, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Yes, we do stocking stuffers! Amazon has lots of great items!

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  57. Erin N

    December 17, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    I do stocking stuffers! I love stockings so much.. My favourite gifts have been in stockings-socks, undies, lip glosses, books.. all of wonderful. Merry Christmas!

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  58. Jenn Erin

    December 17, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    The best stocking stuffer I received was a winning ($250) scratch and win ticket! I never buy myself scratchers so that was a fun thrill, and I got to use that money to take my family out for a New Years dinner. I also love receiving new blends of essential oils in my stocking!

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  59. Lynn

    December 17, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    i do best stuffer i got was a trip to Toronto from my best friend

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  60. CALVIN

    December 17, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    Sometimes. I like to give candy/chocolate, and some small gifts

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  61. Dana Miller

    December 17, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    We do both stocking stuffers and Secret Santa gifts. The best Secret Santa gift I’ve ever received was a microwavable bean bag. It’s great to use on your back, neck etc for injuries. It’s also amazing to warm up your bed on cold nights and put under the covers by your feet.

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  62. Soozle

    December 17, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    I do a secret ornament exchange with my girlfriends for our girls Christmas night every year – it’s always special no matter what you open!

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  63. Paula G

    December 17, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    I no longer do stockings, but a group of friends do a Secret Santa. Giftcards and wine are always great gifts :)

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  64. lisa penney

    December 17, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    love those lottery tix in my stocking!

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  65. Juliee Fitze

    December 17, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    We do socks and the best thing I got in my sock was earrings.

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  66. Lisa H

    December 17, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. My favourite stocking stuffer is a small bottle of ice wine!

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  67. Jen L

    December 17, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    Yes, love stocking stuffers. I love getting bath bombs, lip balms and all other useful luxe items.

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  68. Christine Richards

    December 17, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    We do stocking stuffers here. My favourite is always scratch tickets!

    Reply
  69. Judy Cowan

    December 17, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    We do stocking stuffers (and usually get carried away with them…let’s just say we need BIG stockings). The best thing I get every year in my stocking is my favourite chocolate from a small chocolate store in a community near us, they are so good!

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  70. Liz Howard

    December 17, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    OMG…my mom was the best a doing stockings, it was like a bottomless pit… calendar, won, lottery tickets, socks, underwear etc!!!

    Reply
  71. Kelly Nash

    December 17, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. My fave gift ever was a ruby and diamond band

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  72. Elaine G

    December 17, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    We do stockings. The best stocking stuffer I got was gift cards.

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  73. Melanie W

    December 17, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    Love doing stockings! It’s always been my favourite! And everything has to be wrapped!

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  74. Alayne Langford

    December 17, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    I still love filling a stocking, but now I usually add a gift card to the mix! ????

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  75. Sharron

    December 17, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    We still do stocking stuffers

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  76. Bruke B

    December 17, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Chocolates were always one of my favourite’s. Thanks

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  77. Cathy Oppedisano

    December 17, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    No, I don’t do stocking stuffers and Secret Santa gifts. I do get the kids a gift that is amazing enough to get a reaction instead of too underwhelming and remember they get special things throughout the whole year too.

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  78. Debbie White Beattie

    December 17, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    My best stocking stuffer was a diamond ring from my husband

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  79. Glogirl

    December 17, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    We do stocking stuffers in our household. The best stocking stuffer I ever received was a 10 pack of lip gloss. I love lip products so this was a perfect gift!

    Reply
  80. Jonnie

    December 17, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    We have huge stockings (4ft x 2ft) so stocking stuffers are my specialty. The best stuffer I ever received was slipper socks. They are so cozy and stay on so well. I have over a dozen pairs now!

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  81. nicole

    December 17, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    we love secret santa.

    Reply
  82. kristen visser

    December 17, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    we do stocking stuffers in my family and secret santa at my girls christmas. The stocking stuffer that i loved most was from my mother in law when she adopted a panda for me and i got a little stuffed animal, certificate and picture

    Reply
  83. loriag

    December 17, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    We do both stocking stuffers and secret santa gifts. The best secret santa gift I received is a cookbook I cherish.

    Reply
  84. Alisa Petrisch

    December 17, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    My best stocking stuffer I’ve received was a lotto ticket, I won $20,00.

    Reply
  85. Josie Tusa

    December 17, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    Yes, we do both Stocking Stuffers and Secret Santa gifts. The best stocking stuff I received was a gift card.

    Reply
  86. Lilly Wong

    December 17, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    I haven’t hung up Christmas stockings since Inwas a kid so no stocking stuffers. Did Secret Santa when Years ago at work. The maximum budget was $5. I gave a $20 messenger bag that was on sale for $5.

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  87. Peter Tusa

    December 17, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    Yes, we do both. The best gift I ever received from my Secret Santa was “The Matrix” complete set on DVD.

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  88. Nathalie Lebeau

    December 17, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    We do stocking stuffers! Always full of fun stuff and treats!

    Reply
  89. Carole Dube

    December 17, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    We only do stocking for our granddaughters. Secret Santa at work a few years ago was Purdy chocolate….my fav.

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  90. Kristi F

    December 17, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    We always like to do stocking stuffers with our family. The best one that I’ve gotten is tickets to a concert.

    Reply
  91. Sandra F

    December 17, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Stocking stuffers. Best gift I got was a dog leash, then the dog walked in the room.

    Reply
  92. Alison Braidwood

    December 18, 2017 at 12:02 am

    The girls in my choir do white elephant secret santa gifts. We recycle a gift we don’t want, or something weird someone gave us. One year I received a half rotted plastic cat statue that someone had dug out of their garden. It was a hit, and made the rounds of the chorus for several years, usually dressed up in a different costume each time someone recycled it.

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  93. HEIDI C.

    December 18, 2017 at 12:10 am

    I think that my kids would revolt if Mommy didn’t make up stockings for them. I put in chocolate, pencils, pens, arts and crafts materials, toothbrushes and toothpaste, socks, gum…whatever fun little things that I come across.

    Reply
  94. Donna L.

    December 18, 2017 at 1:02 am

    I like to do stocking stuffers like candies or travel size skin care products.

    Reply
  95. Jennifer P.

    December 18, 2017 at 3:37 am

    We always do stocking stuffers, and sometimes we do Secret Santa with family, but mostly I’ve done Secret Santa at work or with friends. I think the best Secret Santa gift I received was a light up reindeer that we put out with our Christmas light display. It’s festive and fun, and something I would not have bought for myself but I am so glad I have it because I really enjoy putting it out on display each year and having it to look at throughout the winter.

    Reply
  96. anne cresswell

    December 18, 2017 at 5:15 am

    We do stocking stuffers and try to get the most unusual things. The girls however have kept up a traditional my mother started by putting the most way out mini car/truck in their father’s stocking. He still loves getting those little cars after 30 years!

    Reply
  97. Joan G.

    December 18, 2017 at 6:21 am

    I do stocking stuffers; usually practical items like lipstick, makeup and personal care products. The best one I ever received was a Pedicare.

    Reply
  98. Treina

    December 18, 2017 at 6:38 am

    I do the stocking stuffers.. little everyday things.. socks, mittens, lifesaver books and of course chocolates!

    Reply
  99. LisaM

    December 18, 2017 at 7:28 am

    We do stocking stuffers – I love silly little puzzles and games :) like brain teasers and stuff.

    Reply
  100. Nicole B

    December 18, 2017 at 8:14 am

    I do stocking stuffers. The best stocking stuffer I got was tickets to go see a show (Wicked). Hard to top that one!

    Reply
  101. Carol Denny

    December 18, 2017 at 8:25 am

    We do secret santa, I got a bag of Starbucks coffee on year. Love coffee!

    Reply
  102. Jewels

    December 18, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Stocking stuffers with food gift cards so I can grab a quick lunch or coffee throughout my day!

    Reply
  103. Jenna D

    December 18, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    I haven’t done a secret santa exchange in ages! My fav items to receive are always stationery items (ha ha, nerdy, I know!) or experiences!

    Reply
  104. Janet Meisner

    December 18, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    I do stocking stuffers but the best Secret Santa gift I received was a wooden angel I use in my entrance way.

    Reply
  105. Guppy

    December 18, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    Stockings have been a family tradition for me since I was tiny – my parents did it and I carried it on for my kids. I couldn’t pick just one thing I love to get in my stocking! Regular favourites are chocolate, fuzzy socks, makeup and fancy liqueurs.

    Reply
  106. Vivian Dionne

    December 18, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    I don’t do stocking stuffers, but the best Secret Santa gift I’ve received was my favourite bubble bath.

    Reply
  107. Lucy

    December 18, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    We usually do stocking stuffers. I love to get chocolate!

    Reply
  108. Linda G

    December 18, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Stocking stuffers so we can open over casual coffee/brunch. We also do the Secret Santa for those that least expect Santa!

    Reply
  109. Josh D

    December 18, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    We always fill the stokings with lots of chocolate!

    Reply
  110. Eileen

    December 18, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Secret Santa gifts – my fav was a handmade scarf.

    Reply
  111. Krista M

    December 18, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    We do stocking stuffers! We give each other bath & beauty products, candy/chocolate, a Christmas ornament, a Tim Horton’s coffee gift card, & sometimes a book too!

    Reply
    • Krista M

      December 18, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      The best I’ve ever received was a personalized Christmas ornament of my kids & I!

      Reply
  112. Sara Zielinski

    December 18, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    My favorite stocking stuffers are things like giftcards and lipgloss.

    Reply
  113. Cathy C

    December 18, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    We do stockings and since I do them both for my family and for my siblings with my mom for many years. Best stocking stuffer was a clown flashlight I got when I was about 6 but I am always happy to put or find USB flash drives, micro SD cards, portable battery chargers and earbuds in my stocking.

    Reply
  114. Maritess S

    December 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    We do stockings in our family and the best I received are the practical ones that you never thought to keep handy like small disposable toothbrush with floss.

    Reply
  115. Patrick Siu

    December 18, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    we do stockings with money and chocolates

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  116. Kim

    December 18, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    Stockings is what we do and I love it favourite part. I defiantly could use that jar opener and or SoJos Sunnys.

    Reply
  117. Shelley N

    December 18, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    We have never done stockings for each other but we do them for our sons. I do not do Secret Santa gifts at my workplace but I used to do them in a different job. My favourite stocking stuffer was the lifesavers pack I used to get when I was a kid

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  118. Linda

    December 18, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    I do stocking stuffers. The best stocking stuffers, I find, are good quality chocolates.

    Reply
  119. Donnas

    December 18, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    I buy stocking stuffers for my daughter and my boyfriend, but they don’t buy stocking stuffers for me. We don’t do secret Santa though.

    Reply
  120. Jenny Major

    December 18, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    Yes we do stockings

    Reply
  121. Lushka Smith

    December 18, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. To be honest the were when I was little and got highly coveted candy and Mandarin oranges.

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  122. Sab Edwards

    December 18, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    If its a good year there will be gift cards as well as candy canes and chocolates

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  123. tracy k

    December 18, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    i do secret santa w/my coworkers.. the best gift was a set of kitchen knives!

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  124. Jenn

    December 19, 2017 at 9:03 am

    We played Angry Santa with friends over the weekend and came home with a couple of new board games, which is great because we LOVE having friends over for game nights!

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  125. michelle

    December 19, 2017 at 9:08 am

    no stocking stuffers. best gift was bracelet from hubby

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  126. kathy downey

    December 19, 2017 at 10:28 am

    I do stocking stuffers for our family it’s so much fun and so easy to fill with useful items!

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  127. Athena

    December 19, 2017 at 11:31 am

    I love doing stockings! They’re usually the practical gifts, along with some yummy goodies.

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  128. lilly kavanagh

    December 19, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. My favorite stocking stuffers are socks. I use to loathe receiving socks but the older I get the more I love receiving socks for Christmas. Gas cards to fill up my car are a close second.

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  129. Daniela

    December 19, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    We do stocking stuffers with one side of the fam and secret Santa with the other – best of both worlds!

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  130. Maria McLachlan

    December 19, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    My in laws do crazy stockings and I do a little from Santa. Kids get the huge ones and ours are reg size. I always get some great stuff from MIL like kitchen gadgets, lotto tickets, gift cards and beer or wine or liquor

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  131. Ira

    December 19, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    We don’t do either. I would like to, but nobody around me is interested enough…

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  132. Tina L.

    December 20, 2017 at 1:11 am

    We do stockings. Got chocolate, lottery tickets and lip balm.

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  133. Angela September Smith

    December 20, 2017 at 11:23 am

    we do a secret santa type gift exchange with the family and i received tickets to the one of a kind show … which ended up being an amazing date night for my hubby and i!

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  134. SweetPanda

    December 20, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    We do Secret Santa gifts this year. The best that I ever received was a set of panda pjs.

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  135. Andrea

    December 20, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    I do stocking stuffers! The best I ever received was a set of earrings and a necklace!

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  136. Sarah alexis

    December 21, 2017 at 3:36 am

    I love secret santa!! I haven`t done one for many years – we did it at work a few times and I really enjoyed it :)

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  137. nicolthepickle

    December 21, 2017 at 7:25 am

    We do stocking stuffers, probably my favourite one was a very special (for sentimental reasons) box of chocolates from Belgium.

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  138. Mandy

    December 21, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    We do Secret Santa. Think the best gift we got from Secret Santa was the Cards Against Humanity game.

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  139. Paul A

    December 21, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    Indigo!

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  140. Christine w

    December 22, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    We usually do Secret Santas and sometimes it’s hard to buy the right gift!

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  141. Wendy Jensen

    December 22, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. I am not sure of the best Secret Santa gift I have received, actually I don’t think I have ever received one!

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  142. Darci Paice

    December 23, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    Yes, I do them for my sons, chocolates, socks, underwear, small treats

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  143. Jennifer

    December 23, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    I love stocking stuffers bestest …especially when I have Variety Puzzle books inside. ..hehe Peaces ~! ! ~ xoxo

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  144. bilqees bano

    December 25, 2017 at 12:14 am

    NO , I DO NOT DO stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts

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    • bilqees bano

      December 25, 2017 at 12:15 am

      no , I do not do stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts

      Reply
  145. Kristy R

    December 26, 2017 at 6:47 am

    We do stocking stuffers. It’s so much fun. The best thing in our (adult) stockings this year was PopSockets. Everyone was really happy to get one! There was some trading of designs happening after all were opened, but it was all good fun.

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  146. maria

    December 26, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I love secret santa gifts. I have gotten wine which is usually great or pj sets

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  147. Rachel Cryer

    December 26, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    We do stocking stuffers and it’s always been giftcards in my stocking that are the best

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  148. Silvia D

    December 26, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    stocking stuffers! The best was gift cards and things for my camera!

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  149. michelle matta

    December 26, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    I got a motion sensor nightlight in my stocking this year. I use the bathroom a lot at night so i love it. i love practical gifts

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  150. lori

    December 27, 2017 at 8:08 am

    yes I do stockings, i love doing them

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  151. Annick

    December 27, 2017 at 8:10 am

    We used to do stocking stuffers every year and it was the best part! But we’ve grown a but old for them now. Hahaha.

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  152. Kim Barrett

    December 27, 2017 at 8:16 am

    The best Secret Santa gift I ever received was a box of Red Rose Tea figurines in elementary school. 45 years later and I still have them!

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  153. christina rogers

    December 27, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    i still do stocking stuffers !

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  154. Julie bolduc

    December 27, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    We love doing stockings. The best things I get are scratch tickets and gift cards

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  155. Jess

    December 27, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    We like to do stocking stuffers and the best stockin stuff I received would be a multi purpose knife!

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  156. Shirley S

    December 27, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I always love to do stocking stuffers! The best gift I ever received was a diamond necklace.

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  157. Kristin Smith

    December 28, 2017 at 12:32 am

    Hi Lena! Best stocking stuffers I’ve ever received was a pair of diamond earrings! Unfortunately I no lover have them ???????????? I lost them during my last move 7 years ago!!

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    • Kristin Smith

      December 28, 2017 at 12:33 am

      Meant to say I no *longer have them!

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  158. Shelley Hickey

    December 28, 2017 at 7:52 am

    I love stuffing the stockings every year and it is my job so my favourite is a plastic lump of coal that I always put in their stockings that you can open up and it contains something special. When I was younger my favourite to find in my stocking was anything but fruit! Secret Santa is not my thing.

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  159. Debbie W

    December 28, 2017 at 10:40 am

    We love our stockings. We fill them with fun stuff, and treats. Everything is individually wrapped. This year I got “Chip” tea cup from Disney and some nice teas. I love it.

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  160. Rhonda

    December 28, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Our family does both…I like getting make-up…

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  161. Pauline G

    December 28, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    Stocking stuffers are so much fun! I love getting nail polish

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  162. Karla Sceviour

    December 28, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    We always do stockings! I always LOVE getting a Terry`s chocolate orange in my stocking.

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  163. Travelbuds

    December 28, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    I do stockings for my kids. I love finding the little perfect things that I know they will love. This year for my son it was The Flash socks and for my daughter it was new ear buds.

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  164. Zahra P

    December 28, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    We do secret santa gifts. The best thing I received in a secret santa was a thermos which I used every day in the winter for the next three years.

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  165. Monique L.S.

    December 28, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Our stocking stuffers are usually little items- chocolates, toiletries, socks etc.

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  166. Barb W

    December 29, 2017 at 11:13 am

    I’ve gotten wine and gift cards in my stocking before!

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  167. Melinda Jana

    December 29, 2017 at 11:41 am

    we did secret santa for the first time this year and I loved it. best gift is my fav bottle of wine!

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  168. Ron

    December 29, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    We always do stocking stuffers. The best one I’ve received is a personalized ornament from my daughter.

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  169. Robyn Bellefleur

    December 29, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    We do stockings, and I love to put toothbrushes in the kids stockings.

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  170. Caryn Coates

    December 29, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    We do Stocking Stuffers. The best things I love in my stocking is makeup and chocolate

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  171. Rhonda

    December 29, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    We didn’t do stockings this year…

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  172. Melinda

    December 29, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    We do Secret Santa gifts and the best gift I received was a gift card to buy books!

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  173. BobbiJo pentney

    December 29, 2017 at 11:58 pm

    We do secret santa gifts at work

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  174. Carey Hurst

    December 30, 2017 at 9:44 am

    I only do a stocking for my son, we are not a materialistic family and so we do not need to go broke looking for gifts for everyone . Best stocking stuffers are the old school must haves like the orange in the toe, nuts for the nutcracker, silly handmade toys and treats

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  175. joy

    December 30, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    yes, we do stocking stuffers. Usually things like lip balm, chocolate, beauty supplies… I like receiving something new and exciting in my stocking !

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  176. Sara Lima

    December 30, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    My family never did either growing up – but my fiance’s family does stockings for real. I think my fave thing that I ever got in my stocking was a nice pair of warm, thick socks from my future mother in law. I LOVE those socks, lol.

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  177. natasha lamoreux

    December 30, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    We always do stocking stuffers for the kids, usually with a toothbrush and some small toys!

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  178. Tara Gauthier

    December 31, 2017 at 2:57 am

    I love doing stocking stuffers, adults always get scratch tickets and favourite treats. I like getting my kids little things to keep them entertained like small toys, books.

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  179. Shauna

    December 31, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    We do Secret Santa with my inlaws every year. My favourite stocking stuffer so far was an ornament my daughter made me this year.

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  180. Belinda McNabb

    December 31, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    I do stocking stuffers and the best gift I have gotten in my stocking is a pair of diamond earrings

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  181. em

    January 1, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    i love secret santa. we allow steals to happen during secret santa. the best gift i got during secret santa was a frame filled with scratch cards. that was different.

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  182. Tainan Lu

    January 1, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    We don’t do stockings

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  183. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard

    January 1, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    we do stockings and the best stocking gift was a pair of beautiful earrings

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  184. Sara rai

    January 1, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    We do secret Santa:) my favorite gift I revived was a scrapbook filled with pictures

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  185. Pauline Milner

    January 2, 2018 at 7:35 am

    I have done stocking stuffers and secret Santa every year. I love filling socks with little treasures. The best secret Santa gift I ever got were season tickets to our AHL hockey team, the Saint John Flames. Thanks for the super giveaway opportunity.

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  186. Alison

    January 2, 2018 at 11:05 am

    I love doing stockings! We fill them with candy, little treats, mini booze, and other knick-knacks!

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  187. Diana Powell

    January 2, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    We do stocking stuffers and the best gift I ever received was a beautiful pandora charm.

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  188. Lisa Neutel

    January 2, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    we only do stockings for the kids -I have never done stockings with my hubs

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  189. Tara

    January 2, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    What a great blog, glad a friend referred me to you! Perfect find for my new year. All these gift ideas are fantastic!

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  190. Jennifer L.

    January 2, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    We do stocking stuffers. The best thing I’ve received is really delicious chocolates.

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  191. Lisa Bolduc

    January 3, 2018 at 12:04 am

    We do stocking stuffers for the kids. My mom makes us all one at her houses. She gave me a cute door stopper thus year in it

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  192. Natalie

    January 3, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I do stocking stuffers for my immediate family and Secret Santa with my cousins and their partners. This year, my cousin’s boyfriend had my name for Secret Santa and one of the things he gave me was a jar of crabapple jelly. It was something I had mentioned liking in passing a looong time ago, so it was really sweet that he remembered.

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  193. Karine

    January 3, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    I do both! But I prefer stockings! Thanks

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  194. Maria

    January 3, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    I love to do both. I love getting chocolate

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  195. Dave Gibb

    January 4, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Yes, I do stocking stuffers and love to get gift cards.

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  196. MD Kennedy

    January 4, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    My favorite Secret Santa gift this year was a $75 gift card to make a donation to a charity!

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  197. Ginger Gervais

    January 4, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    We do stocking stuffers with our 4 kids. But I’m liking the idea of secret Santa’s.. maybe next year ;) best I’ve gotten is jewelry of course !!

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  198. Kara Harrison

    January 5, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    I love secret santa will be doing next year! Ive been getting awesome stocking stuffers my whole life with my mom and Dad, the best i’ve ever got was a hair straightener :) and Money of course!

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  199. Kim G.

    January 6, 2018 at 12:17 am

    I don’t remember what I got in my stocking as a kid, except for chocolate. I do remember getting toblerone bars.

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  200. Jennifer Thornton

    January 6, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    We do stocking stuffers… and I actually prefer it that way. It’s always full of useful stuff (that my gosh am I happy to receive as an adult – yet hated receiving as a kid)

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  201. June M

    January 7, 2018 at 9:16 am

    We used to do stocking stuffers but now we put that money towards something for the house or towards a vacation. The best stocking stuffer I received was a Travel gift certificate! The best ever!

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  202. tamara m

    January 7, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    Yes I always do stocking stuffers and love secret santa! I love gift cards and lotto ticket packs as stocking stuffers, and also small indulgences – the best of these I love to receive are special little treats from LUSH and the Body Shop! (Also love magazines or small books as stocking stuffers!) Thank you very much for this chance! :)

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  203. Jay M

    January 8, 2018 at 11:38 am

    I consider myself pretty lucky….my husband is amazing at filling my stocking with unique and useful kitchen gadgets, with an added assortment of chocolate and random unique things. They’re not overly extravagent, but they are just very useful, good quality and fun. Two years ago I got a garlic press that was pretty awesome. This year I got one of those melting snowmen that you build with fun accessories and watch melt (slowly). So much fun (even for a 37 year old :) )

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  204. Joni

    January 8, 2018 at 11:43 am

    We draw names and give that person a gift. No stuffers

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  205. Cheryl H

    January 8, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Yes we do stocking stuffers, my favourite is lush bathbombs

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  206. Jeff Gotell

    January 9, 2018 at 12:43 am

    Secret Santa gifts are more fun!

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  207. Amy Heffernan

    January 9, 2018 at 8:04 am

    No we do not do secret santa. I love getting new makeup in my stocking.

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  208. Doris Humber

    January 9, 2018 at 11:48 am

    We always do stocking stuffers. The best ones I received are the hand knit gloves & hats. It always comes in handy for winter.

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  209. Louann Bell

    January 9, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    When I was a kid I loved getting a bottle of pop in my stocking!

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  210. Rebecca Roberts

    January 10, 2018 at 1:38 am

    I like my stocking stuffers! The best gift I ever got in a stocking was a ring!

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  211. AutumnEtoile

    January 10, 2018 at 7:25 am

    We do both stockings and secret Santa. I fill stockings with items I’d love to receive… lottery scratch tickets, chocolates, gift cards, hand creams, perfumes, books and words of inspiration and gratitude.

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  212. Brad Kinchen

    January 10, 2018 at 8:09 am

    Best stocking stuffer ever was a scarf from HBC.

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  213. Tammy Dalley

    January 10, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Santa stuff ours stockings :) My best ever was a ring :)

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  214. Irene

    January 11, 2018 at 6:39 am

    Yes, we do stocking stuffers…the best I ever received in my stocking was a $100 winning pull tab ticket….

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  215. LUZVIMINDA Gunter-Smith

    January 11, 2018 at 7:04 am

    Yes we so stocking stuffers. The best I ever received is the handy manual sporalizer so to my and so.cute that I can use forgetting creative in the kitchen.

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  216. Tooth Fairy

    January 12, 2018 at 2:09 am

    I found a pair of pearl earrings in my stocking once upon a time long ago and it was a surprize!

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  217. Joyceln Teno

    January 12, 2018 at 11:43 am

    I love all the little treats that make up stocking suffers.

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  218. M

    January 12, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    I love receiving chocolates in my stocking

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  219. Mark Shannon

    January 12, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    I love Secret Santa. Usually whenever I get a bottle of wine, it’s a good day.

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  220. Tanis

    January 13, 2018 at 2:18 am

    We do a few stocking stuffers. The best was my engagement ring… we don’t normally spend that much ;)

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  221. Tracy D

    January 13, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    We do stockings, but we draw for them, so you only do one. It gives you the chance to do something fun.

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  222. josephine evans

    January 14, 2018 at 5:07 am

    We do stocking stuffers and we also have secret Santa at work. This year I received a bottle of wine and wine glasses from mine.

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  223. Caroline

    January 14, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Stocking stuffers! The stocking is always my favourite part. My favourite stocking stuffer I have received is a pair of earrings.

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  224. Allen Gibson

    January 14, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    We’ve always done stocking stuffers. We would stock up on stuff from the dollar tree and usually add in a few $1 scratch off tickets and open them on Christmas Eve to keep us busy. Never really did secret Santa unless you count just marking gifts from Santa. 8)

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  225. Elizabeth Matthiesen

    March 23, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    What great ideas you’ve gathered together and a reasonable prizes too.

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