Christmas Stocking Stuffer - The best job ever

I was my family Christmas Stocking Stuffer Journal in 1967. My father had died, and my biggest fear was that Santa would forget to come to my two little brothers.

I learned to do something from the secret sadness of excitement (and fun) for someone else can be compensated. The astonished looks on the faces of my brothers convinced me that the essence of Christmas Stocking Stuffer is the best job ever.

Here are some tips and ideas for those of you who are new to theChristmas Stocking Stuffer task of the veterans and you also need inspiration.

1) The right shoes: Some families have their stockings and you have only got what. However, if you are just starting or have the opportunity to start a new tradition, here are some things to consider when choosing a stocking to keep the filling:

Size: I discovered that a dimension of density, 20-24 inches from the wrist to the tip, the ideal size.Remember you must STUFF storage and a big budget could ruin Christmas.
Material: Make sure the stocking is well constructed and consists of solid material. Socks course in both directions. Rethink your finances.
If your family depends on the socks sure that the cycle is strong enough to hold several pounds without breaking.

2) Where to buy a Christmas Stocking Stuffer: To save money, shop for items for sale all year round use to saveGood. Many stores have their own coupons available in store or on their websites. Here are 101 ideas proved more Stuffer bring smiles on Christmas morning:

Office Supply Store: Memo notebooks, pens, erasers, pencils, pencil sharpeners greeting cards, binder clips, staples, pens, push pins, rulers, scrapbooking supplies, pencils, notes, mini-stapler, hole punch
Drug Store: sweets, dried fruit, film, disposable cameras, cheap toys, coloring books, Cologne,Lotion, nail polish, bath balls, toothbrushes, batteries, jewelry, lip balm, hair clips, comb, razor, hairbrush
Book Store: books, journals, bookmarks, book lights, magazines, coffee mugs, CDs, DVDs, stuffed animals, puzzles, coffee, tea, gourmet cakes
Hardware: hammer, screwdriver, pliers, can opener color, work gloves, padlocks, spare keys, tape measure, flashlight, Gadgets, brushes, sponges loop, vegetables and flower seeds
Craft Store: beads, silk thread, sewingNotions, scissors, paint sets, art paper, stamps, stickers, fabric, buttons, jewelry, drawing pencils, glitter, how-to kit, fancy sewing thread, knitting, crochet hooks
Grocery: candy, fruit, kitchen gadgets, cookies, small boxes of cereal, bags of snacks, beer or wine, olive oil, vinegar fantasy, snack cakes, puddings, jerky
Restaurant Supply Store: wooden spoon, candy thermometer, turkey, Baster, HotPads, pliers, Chinese strainer, pouring, spurtles, spoonulas,Garlic press, potato peeler
Auto Supply Store outlet of oil, magnetic parts bowl, telescoping magnet, air fresheners, paint pen, tire gauge, car wax, car wash, chamois cloth
sports: tennis balls, golf balls, tees, wristbands, predators, fishing line, hooks, weights, pedometers, compasses, skipping ropes, sports nutrition bar, socks
craft shows: ornaments, jewelry, stuffed animals and dolls, art, wooden toys, aprons

Other winning ideas: jigsaw puzzleCard games, card games, racing games, photo frames, harmonica, first aid kits, blankets, small photo album

3) To wrap or not wrap: This is a personal preference. Since I love stocking Stuffer for wrapping gifts as much as I love Christmas, it's a no brainer. "Every Christmas stocking stuffer, a small gift - if the last pack of chewing gum. Some gifts will be a slow extract of a child and make the magic of Christmas morninga bit '.

4) The Art of a Christmas Stuffer Stocker:

The foot: do something for the tip, an orange, a ball or a ball of popcorn wrapped in cellophane. Toss in some nuts, still in their shells. Add some candy wrapped.
The Body: The body of the sock keeps most of the goods. Survey your stuffers and select jewelry pieces and treasures that can be overlapped. The body of the sock is a long box perfect for a Christmas Stocking Stuffer of dominoes, a cribbage board or a rolled up magazine. Do not forget that adults like toys. Take your time and ready to pack and repack.
The view: You really have something great in the above discard shoes, stuffed about 30% visible. This is what the receiver at the same time, his 15th trip to the bathroom looks.

5) How Your Family Christmas Stocking Stuffer Official Start a tradition our family has put in an orange tip> Christmas stocking with walnuts and at least 50 years. If you give each child a special ornament each year is expected in the sock.

Satisfy their hobby. My brothers are still playing cards sport. I have a girlfriend, which always includes a magic trick stupid shoes of his father. I know a man who always hides the big ticket item (diamond earrings, pearl necklace, bracelet tennis) shoes in his wife.

6) Who can be a Christmas presentStuffer? Stocking Christmas Stocking Stuffer The success is someone who is: a good listener, attentive and think that love is in the details. He or she is organized and can think outside the box.

And do not forget the three stages of life:

During the first phase - believe in Santa Claus.
In the second phase - I do not believe in Santa Claus.
While three of State - You are Santa Claus!