| Let's just get one thing straight – there is nothing | | | | It's never too early to get the little ones interested in |
| wrong with giving someone a pair of mittens for | | | | plants and organic products – not only is it |
| Christmas. In fact, children are lucky in that they can still | | | | educational, you might find that you'll have a little help in |
| get away with that wonderful piece of ingenuity – | | | | the garden too. Rather than handing them the keys to |
| the length of wool that holds the mittens through the | | | | the garden shed, however, it might be better to start |
| coat sleeves – why don't they do that for adults? | | | | them on something a little bit smaller such as the 'Mr |
| Perhaps that might seem a bit too naff for the kids of | | | | Grasshead - Grow your own'. With his big eyes and |
| today but then that's hardly surprising when they have | | | | smiley face, it won't be long before his hair needs |
| so many wonderful things available to them. | | | | cutting, so these trendy little Stocking Fillers might just |
| The ideal stocking fillers are those gifts that are small | | | | double up as a training ground for those budding hair |
| enough to fit into the Christmas stocking, don't | | | | stylists too. We all know that growing plants and |
| necessarily have to be wrapped up, and will provide at | | | | flowers can be quite time consuming which is why it is |
| least one hour's entertainment on Christmas day, if not | | | | important to ensure that the end results will be |
| more. Here are just a few ideas that might help… | | | | something worth waiting for. The 'Grow It-Gift Box' |
| Stocking Fillers for the Techno whiz | | | | stocking fillers mean that you can choose from a |
| You'll know if you have a techno whiz on your hands | | | | variety of plants including daises, sunflowers, cacti and |
| as they're the type of child that likes their gadgets and | | | | even next year's Christmas tree. |
| gizmos as well as taking things apart for the sake of | | | | Stocking Fillers For The Juvenile Joker |
| putting them back together again. The techno whiz is | | | | Most young children will go through that phase at |
| bound to appreciate any stocking fillers that bleep or | | | | some point – where practical jokes and being |
| lights up and there are plenty of possibilities including | | | | mischievous become their biggest source of |
| the 'Mo-Pod'. This special little device lights up and spins | | | | amusement – luckily most of us grow out of it |
| when a mobile phone receives an incoming call – it | | | | though there are a few who would still claim that the |
| may sound like a redundant idea given that phones | | | | 'Whoopi Cushion' was the best invention of all time. If |
| have ring tones anyway, but the kids will love them, | | | | you have any cheeky cherubs who like nothing more |
| particularly as the designs come with a variety of | | | | than a joke, then Christmas is probably the best time |
| novelty figures including Santa Claus and Rudolph. For | | | | to indulge them. If the 'Jolly Roger Toilet Roll' doesn't |
| those budding scientists in the family who prefer | | | | appeal to their particular tastes, then perhaps the 'Skid |
| something a little more hands on; then you could | | | | marks loo roll will'. If they're more than likely to get over |
| challenge them to build the 'Dino robot Making Kit' – | | | | excited at the dinner table then it might be worth |
| officially endorsed by the London Science Museum | | | | investing in a 'Splat Stan' – an unusual and utterly |
| – this monster-making kit is ideal for those little well, | | | | tasteless coaster and drinks holder – they'll love it! |
| monsters! | | | | They may well be something that you'll wish you hadn't |
| Stocking Fillers for Creative Kiddies | | | | bothered with come Boxing Day, but the 'Flying Pig |
| For the more creative children, try looking for those gift | | | | With an Oink' and 'Flying Monkey with Cape' make for |
| ideas that will enhance their artist skills. For younger | | | | some real entertaining treats and are perfectly sized |
| children, then 'the Very Hungry Caterpillar Colouring | | | | for those Christmas stockings. |
| Book' should keep them busy – at least until you've | | | | Stocking Fillers for A Bath time Baby |
| got the Christmas dinner on the table by which time | | | | At the end of what always promises to be a very |
| they'll no doubt be very hungry caterpillars themselves. | | | | long day, ensure that the kids have a last bit of fun |
| For something a little more messy, then the 'Glow in | | | | before bed time with a choice of amazing Rubber |
| the Dark – Mould and Paint Dinosaur Kit is sure to fill | | | | ducks. Whether it's a 'Ducktor Who', 'Space Duck', or |
| a gap – these stocking fillers are a great way of | | | | 'Pink Duck', these unique bath time gifts are bound to |
| keeping the younger ones entertained for hours, and | | | | put a smile on their little faces, make perfect stocking |
| you'd be surprised at how addictive they can be for | | | | fillers, and are a sure way of encouraging them to |
| the grown-ups too! | | | | have a bath a little more often too! |
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