Remedial xmas help needed - Page 3

3894 · 12-21-2006, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

Secondly, what's up with stockings? When do you get the stuff in them?

This is why God made the dollar section at Target.

Betty · 12-21-2006, 06:34 AM

I'm going to second the vote for the air hog. It has my husband and kids under it's spell - pretty easy to fly - although it's a tree magnet so bring yourself and pokin' stick to make the tree let go of it. Oh - and I hear that if the base runs out of batteries the plane will just continue to fly.... away....

BarTopDancer · 12-21-2006, 09:30 AM

I highly suggest you also take this time to educate yourself in after xmas sales (for stuff).

Target after xmas sale = wrapping paper, ribbon and bows for >$1, boxes xmas cards for >$3. You can find neutreal paper (for birthdays and other events).

katiesue · 12-21-2006, 09:37 AM

I had a similar problem with Maddy one year. After her visit to Santa, in which she whispered in his ear what she wanted, I asked her what she'd requested. All I could get out of her was "you'll find out".

Our stockings were usually put out on the ground by the fireplace after stuffing, too heavy to hang. We always had an orange and ribbon candy. Then other misc smaller stuff. My mom ususally still sends me little things to put in mine.

Strangler Lewis · 12-21-2006, 09:42 AM

Stockings are for after shave samples, soap-on-a-rope and Esquire. (Or is this no longer the '80s?)

I walked into our local hobby shop, and my jaw dropped. You can buy planes and helicopters that have fuel tanks and that they make you take classes in order to buy. I went for the balsa wood gliders. They lasted two days, which is about how long Christmas enthusiasm generally lasts.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-21-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

I had a similar problem with Maddy one year. After her visit to Santa, in which she whispered in his ear what she wanted, I asked her what she'd requested. All I could get out of her was "you'll find out".

I thought Santa had a quick whisper with Mom once the young'n was off his lap. Otherwise, how would you not go crazy?

katiesue · 12-22-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I thought Santa had a quick whisper with Mom once the young'n was off his lap. Otherwise, how would you not go crazy?

Nope - it was kind of a problem till I finally convinced her to make a list.

Jughead P. Jones · 12-21-2006, 06:03 PM

You know, stocking stuffers don't have to be limited to fruit and holiday chocolates. They're perfect for gift cards, or, for me, since I'm a huge creative writer and love crafty things, markers and notebooks were great things to find too.

Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a personalized stocking, after all...one that no other kid has!

€uroMeinke · 12-21-2006, 07:34 PM

I heard this great story about the real Santa Claus AKA Noel Baba this morning on NPR. His birthplace is in Turkey and they are capitalizing on the Western Christmas connection by doing such things as replacing the bronze statue of Saint Nicholas

With this:

innerSpaceman · 12-22-2006, 02:41 PM

I miss filling the stockings. It was at once one of the most charming things to do for our daughter, and one of the most romantic things to do late at night with her mom.

Le Sigh.

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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	I'm going to second the vote for the air hog. It has my husband and kids under it's spell - pretty easy to fly - although it's a tree magnet so bring yourself and pokin' stick to make the tree let go of it. Oh - and I hear that if the base runs out of batteries the plane will just continue to fly.... away.... __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I highly suggest you also take this time to educate yourself in after xmas sales (for stuff). Target after xmas sale = wrapping paper, ribbon and bows for >$1, boxes xmas cards for >$3. You can find neutreal paper (for birthdays and other events). __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I had a similar problem with Maddy one year. After her visit to Santa, in which she whispered in his ear what she wanted, I asked her what she'd requested. All I could get out of her was "you'll find out". Our stockings were usually put out on the ground by the fireplace after stuffing, too heavy to hang. We always had an orange and ribbon candy. Then other misc smaller stuff. My mom ususally still sends me little things to put in mine. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Stockings are for after shave samples, soap-on-a-rope and Esquire. (Or is this no longer the '80s?) I walked into our local hobby shop, and my jaw dropped. You can buy planes and helicopters that have fuel tanks and that they make you take classes in order to buy. I went for the balsa wood gliders. They lasted two days, which is about how long Christmas enthusiasm generally lasts. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Jughead P. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 404	You know, stocking stuffers don't have to be limited to fruit and holiday chocolates. They're perfect for gift cards, or, for me, since I'm a huge creative writer and love crafty things, markers and notebooks were great things to find too. Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a personalized stocking, after all...one that no other kid has! __________________ "I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy!"
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I heard this great story about the real Santa Claus AKA Noel Baba this morning on NPR. His birthplace is in Turkey and they are capitalizing on the Western Christmas connection by doing such things as replacing the bronze statue of Saint Nicholas With this: __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I miss filling the stockings. It was at once one of the most charming things to do for our daughter, and one of the most romantic things to do late at night with her mom. Le Sigh.
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