Melea, I bought $20 of the 5/$5 items at Ulta! Then, I put them together in sets, and put them in festive stemless wine glass and wrapped them up with a bow. Cute and budget-friendly!
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Cute!
@jennyjenjen827 жыл бұрын
JoAnne Andrade where is ulta
@ChaBlaque51816 жыл бұрын
Omg! Great idea I'm going to do this also
@nicoledaly67788 жыл бұрын
the whole time she was talking i kept thinking of the mom in good luck charlie,you sound just like her! loved the video,helped alot :)
@katyhamilton91728 жыл бұрын
Nicole Daly same here!! ❤
@graygray6787 жыл бұрын
Nicole Daly she even looks kind of like her!
@dancerocks94817 жыл бұрын
GrayGray ikr!!
@trippysavv98277 жыл бұрын
Omg yasss
@trippysavv98277 жыл бұрын
Amy was her name
@brookelucia11228 жыл бұрын
I thought that she would buy 200 things with only 2$! I'm like😱
@daisyray68637 жыл бұрын
She could, she could buy 200 nerds
@h4rmony6006 жыл бұрын
Reanna hall and you’re Albert Einstein lmao girl stfu
@AnaReyes-uq4lh3 жыл бұрын
@@h4rmony600 i think she meant the candy nerds....
@lizalou1008 жыл бұрын
I was totally stumped this year about stockings and this helped a ton. I loved the stuff for teenagers and men.
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
So glad it helped!
@lovecaleb4858 жыл бұрын
me and my brother have a big sack from santa
@hollyfisher88118 жыл бұрын
I always loved giving my Kiddos the chocolate "gold" coins in the bottom of their stockings, along with walnuts and oranges, as my own Sweet Parents did, lol:) Your videos are awesome and enjoying all the ideas!!!
@marybrewer62448 жыл бұрын
stocking stuffers are what I struggle with the most. I usually end up with candy. so thank you for opening up my eyes to a Ton of ideas
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Glad they helped!
@aliciacerna72998 жыл бұрын
Every year since me and my siblings were kids we would get chocolate coins in our stockings, we would play poker and use them instead of real money.
@maddy58427 жыл бұрын
Alicia Cerna omg we get chocolate counts and we have since I can remember
@kyandi237 жыл бұрын
Good idea to use for lotteria instead of real money
@laurendavey94485 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@michelevelazco52068 жыл бұрын
omg girl, you just saved my Xmas lmao, thank you so much for sharing these ideas with us! :)
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@kylamitton61788 жыл бұрын
So many ideas I never even thought of!! Hopefully we can fill stockings this year with these cost effective ideas! We always start with an orange down in the bottom to take up some space first
@emmagrace63747 жыл бұрын
you look like Amy from Good Luck Charlie and sound like her
@rainbowunicorn41888 жыл бұрын
Haha I am using dollar store ear buds right know
@sophiav75176 жыл бұрын
Rainbow Unicorn do they work good
@sophiav75176 жыл бұрын
Rainbow Unicorn also that's good you don't spend like a million dollars on beats bc those are overpriced things you don't need in your life
@Tony-rh3pu6 жыл бұрын
@@sophiav7517 Did you know beats only cost around $15 to make? They are super overpriced because they spend tons of money on advertising, and need to make a profit.
@avriescothern38998 жыл бұрын
Loving the ultra 5 for $5 for myself! I now have tons of ideas for my husband. Thank you!
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
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@jessicakeck8898 жыл бұрын
I am heading to Ulta RIGHT NOW to grab those deal! Thanks girl!
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
YAY!
@alishaprice28516 жыл бұрын
This was maybe the best stocking stuffer video I have every seen. Practical. Not a bunch of junk. Awesome ideas. Thank you so much.
@nousheenlavaka74658 жыл бұрын
I love the starter dollar section at Target, the dollar tree and also CVS has a dollar section. Loved your ideas thank you so much!! Loved the toothbrush and computing books idea.
@BBaby11118 жыл бұрын
I liked the ulta stocking stuffers! You could also go to bath and body works and get their hand sanitizers or look for deals. They usually have 5 sanitizers for 6 dollars. And sometimes they have foaming hand soap for like 3 dollars!
@MichaelaMahar8 жыл бұрын
Yea I live in Canada... this prices would NEVER happen 😭
@ashleygoddard71097 жыл бұрын
MichaelaMahar honestly. I also feel like the stores in this video have way more variety.
@caisleeandalexa4777 жыл бұрын
MichaelaMahar saf
@cowboylike_zoe7 жыл бұрын
MichaelaMahar the dollars stores here have items for like 4 plus dollars it depends where u go
@izisanimalkingdom54497 жыл бұрын
I FEEL THE PAIN
@fairykoo63757 жыл бұрын
Ikr! I FEEL THE PAIN😫😫
@daturarose8 жыл бұрын
this was great! every other video has the same lame things in it but you found a lot of good ideas.... seriously everyone else's video: hot chocolate in a mug, diy sharpie mug, diy bath bombs, candles, sugar scrub, cookies... lol! But you did really good!
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks so much!
@maridazzle8 жыл бұрын
I love adding snacks and socks and anything cute the kids love! It's so exciting to see them so excited about the little things!
@Syd-cc7 жыл бұрын
I love the travel/trial section idea for stocking stuffers , I never thought of that! Especially for women it has great stuff to just throw in your purse or keep in a backpack or desk drawer. Great idea !
@Phlenin8 жыл бұрын
Answer: Play doh! I picked up the 60th anniversary Play doh sets from Walmart yesterday. It was 60 of the mini containers for just under $10. I grabbed a set for my 5 year old (who is getting a couple of Playdoh playsets for Christmas) and 3 sets to donate to Primary Children's! Great stocking stuffer idea!
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Those are my favorite!
@gayunkim99328 жыл бұрын
Cosmetic stuff!!! Ulta stuff!!
@leahhitz71838 жыл бұрын
FINALLY a real ideas video Thank YOU!!
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Aw, thanks Leah!
@lindsayquirk70598 жыл бұрын
I just came across your channel and have now watched a ton of your videos!! I subscribed and love everything I've seen! This one def gave me some ideas! Thanks
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing Lindsay!
@leylaaras33578 жыл бұрын
My favourite stocking stuffer idea was everything from Crayola, all the arts and crafts items because I had been wondering for a while what sorts out low prices items I could put in stockings for my younger sister and cousins, so thank you for all the help it's always appreciated xx
@jennaszoke38628 жыл бұрын
I liked that you went through the whole store to find little things in each section. There were ideas here for everyone!
@love2fur8 жыл бұрын
Omg that's amazing 😉 I love ur intro ❤️️🎉😘 New subscriber 💕💯
@BrooklynLauzon8 жыл бұрын
So many good idea's, good job girl!
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brooklyn!
@madisonday57678 жыл бұрын
Brooklyn Lauzon v
@alexsandrachavez8 жыл бұрын
Going shopping on the weekend and found this SO helpful☺️👌🏼
@alexsandrachavez8 жыл бұрын
I loved the travel size aisle and the target dollar section the most 🎅🏼💛
@marianelachance40678 жыл бұрын
Alexsandra C where i live we don't have target im so sad! Omg they closed like 2 or 3 years ago!😭😩
@angela13156 жыл бұрын
rovk
@RenaeOlivia6 жыл бұрын
this is such a great video and so helpful right around this time of year! yay! thank you 💓
@jenandjerm11168 жыл бұрын
Love, Love, Love this video!! So many awesome ideas!! Last year I bought a small black lined Journal for my son who cooks a lot and I wrote down all of his favorite recipes that I make, and little memories associated with it. I did it thinking it would be great when he serves a mission. He loved it! Also my husband and I write letters to each child to make it really personal!
@rusticbaker34658 жыл бұрын
i really like that ulta has 5 for 5, THANKS!!!!
@maceyokeefe30388 жыл бұрын
Playing. Secret santa family edition this year and had a budget so this was so helpful
@ashleygoddard71097 жыл бұрын
Macey Okeefe me too!!
@jcb241467 жыл бұрын
same!!
@MCVAN138 жыл бұрын
Santa stuffed our stockings with Poo-Pourrie for the girls and Poo-tonium for the guys! That was a funny year!
@MCVAN138 жыл бұрын
PS - I love the car fresheners! EVERYONE can use that!
@cherylbigbie-schaffner17388 жыл бұрын
OMG! You are so creative with all these ideas. Thanks! I really liked the Dollar Tree part. I was blown away by all the options that they have there. I will be checking them out for sure. When I was growing up when only got oranges and mixed nuts in our stockings lol. It is nice to see all the really cool, unique, personal and affordable ideas that you shared.
@TheBMW0707078 жыл бұрын
I find it super easy to find inexpensive items for my kids, but I struggle with my husband. I really liked when you suggested things like car cleaning wipes. That's a GREAT way to fill up his stocking with something he would definitely use. Thanks!!!
@snicklesful8 жыл бұрын
my favorite stocking stuffer would be the play dough.
@oliviakarau68387 жыл бұрын
This is a huge help every one watch this video
@amberslilrose39548 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Thank you!
@amberslilrose39548 жыл бұрын
I subscribed:)
@babeysimba8 жыл бұрын
I never thought about a lot of that stuff. I feel like I just had to stick in the stocking stuffer area. I never thought about making it more practical and toothbrushes! AWESOME
@sheriahstephen67658 жыл бұрын
The stocking stuffer ideas that I liked most were the art supplies and camping stuff. Thanks for all the great ideas!!!
@heatherwhite73568 жыл бұрын
Dollar tree has good makeup too
@caisleeandalexa4777 жыл бұрын
heather white sometimes 😍
@karmstrong65666 жыл бұрын
Ok really you shouldn't use that take it from me a few years back i got a bunch of makeup from my dollar store and it all gave me a rash thing that wouldnt go away for months
@LastHeartStanding238 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I'm a new subbie just because of this video
@samantha-sj3nq8 жыл бұрын
LastHeartStanding23 me too
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!! :)
@pugvilla66838 жыл бұрын
Those dollar store earbuds do not work well
@brittanyallen97138 жыл бұрын
You're amazing!! Thank you so much for all the ideas. I'll have to watch this video again a few times just to write all the ideas down. Thank you!! Growing up my parents always did at least 2 pieces of fruit in our stocking so we've carried on that tradition. As a kid I hated getting apples, oranges, bananas, etc but now as a parent I can see why they did that.
@hollyfisher88118 жыл бұрын
My other very FAV stocking stuffer, growing up, was a SLINKY, which I used for years, up and down stairs!!! My own Kiddos loved theirs as well, and used so much:)
@marissagoodman49048 жыл бұрын
This video helped me so much!
@kasualbeauty3097 жыл бұрын
Wal-Mart does price match too for those who dont know
@Froggiez19958 жыл бұрын
Ulta 😍
@ibeleevinfairies8 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of the tooth brush. I always stick bath pouffs in the stockings! They're great because they're lightweight, but can take up a lot of room, or they can be squished if you need extra room.
@jessicagoodrich71068 жыл бұрын
I love the splitting idea that you've shared in a couple of your videos now. I've never thought about getting a bigger pack to split up for multiple people, so like the chapstick, that is a brilliant idea!
@sadafsameni58528 жыл бұрын
this video helped sooooo much
@dylanmathiasmartinez10818 жыл бұрын
Stars Above08 - 🎿
@maryamsirajeddine7508 жыл бұрын
my favorite stoking is a 5$
@maryamsirajeddine7508 жыл бұрын
stocking
@pinaywifeineurope73508 жыл бұрын
mery siraj sub #19 i hope you can sub me back thanks
@caterpillartitz7 жыл бұрын
maryam siraj what?
@xoxoilovemakeup8 жыл бұрын
Anyone else notice how often she said "and even..."
@brittanyhenslee57628 жыл бұрын
I really liked seeing all the cheap idea for cars. I never really thought of getting air fresheners or window cleaner for my husband's stocking but this year he'll definitely be getting a stocking with more variety.
@diana17008 жыл бұрын
I love the travel and trial sized products ideas as stocking stuffers! They are so handy for overnight stays and guests!
@jasmineewert40758 жыл бұрын
you live in Canada don't you
@Peoplehatethetruth8 жыл бұрын
Jasmine Ewery no Canada doesn't have dollar tree, nor target..
@shymar088 жыл бұрын
Zanya Carey they have dollar tree in Canada. This other lady I follow on YT lives in Canada & she shops there. Might not be in a lot of places there, but they do exist.
@TheMeleaShow8 жыл бұрын
Im in Utah. :)
@fairykoo63757 жыл бұрын
NOOOOOO!! Canada is MUCH more expensive than the US!! Nothing would be under $2 in canada😂😂
@fairykoo63757 жыл бұрын
Zanya Carey well we do have dollar trees, but sadly target closed down a few years ago
@paolacalva14097 жыл бұрын
I liked the video but..... 5:53 sexist. Girls can have that stuff too.
@juliapappania59928 жыл бұрын
she probably just found things that were under $2 and recorded it
@zoenixon73638 жыл бұрын
Julia Papp yeah that's exactly what she did thanks mr obvious 🌚😂
@macyadams95668 жыл бұрын
Julia Papp no shit.
@torikelley8 жыл бұрын
Julia Papp But they actually are things people do buy for stockings. I love that she grouped it together by the type of person that would want it.
@pamelapittenger32948 жыл бұрын
I love giving flashlights as stocking stuffer gifts. You can always use one in your purse, coat pocket, or in the car glove compartment.
@nbub64738 жыл бұрын
my favorite stuffer is flashlights and my kids would love the hotwheels. I never thought about doing kitchen gadgets before.
@ashli5228 жыл бұрын
Everything for kids was my favorite! Plus a few small things like the microfiber towels. Never would have thought about that!
@michelleearl52518 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the ideas. I always love finding stuff to put in the stockings. Growing up that was my favorite part! I like to put sippy cups & puzzles, & my toddler's favorite snacks in her stocking that she normally doesn't get.
@jenross41508 жыл бұрын
I did a Target stocking stuffer run for my 5 year old daughter. I grabbed littlest pet shop pets, candy, a Barbie doll - all of them were less than $2. Great Video.
@cgambler81978 жыл бұрын
I LOVED the ulta ideas that you gave! I never knew that they had specials for the holidays! Thanks for the amazing ideas!
@heathertaylor64628 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh these ideas were brilliant! I've always struggled for guy stocking stuffers but the car cleaning and ball pump and needle are brilliant!!! Thank you!
@TessiWood8 жыл бұрын
Loved the air freshener and golfing ideas! Also some of the dollar store ideas I hadn't thought of before. Thanks for those ideas!
@whitneyhendershot15588 жыл бұрын
I love the Ulta stocking stuffers for the girls at work!!! The video was super helpful because I struggle with cheap stocking stuffers and always overspend, but there are so many great ideas! Thank you!!!
@melissapace11588 жыл бұрын
I loved the idea about the silly string, I think my teenage kids might actually have a lot of fun with that! One of our favorite stocking traditions is: a can of Pringles. We all love to have our own can! Thank you!
@devanbradshaw97058 жыл бұрын
Loved the ideas for men, especially the flat tire repair kit! I love to put oranges and ritz with pepperoni and squirt cheese in my stockings! Thanks for all your hard work helping us out!
@lauracharchenko67488 жыл бұрын
We always got a toothbrush in our stocking too! I love that tradition & have made sure my kiddos have one every year....along with the customary orange!
@kaitlynnverhoeven30008 жыл бұрын
My favorite that you shared was kids gifts and the men's gifts! Never knew there was so much for under $2! Thanks!
@eldonryder63858 жыл бұрын
I got some ribbon candy one year when I was a kid. I wanted it to last forever. I had not thought of that in years but you brought it back! Thank-you!
@Latriciat258 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the bath paints because it is something my kids will enjoy and it would make bath time easier for me. Also the flash card and the playing cards for the kids
@CoffeeQueen907 жыл бұрын
Cute stocking stuffer ideas. I remember when I was little, and I used to get the suckers (that spin on the battery operated part), stationary, crayons, or so forth.
@jordannicole92847 жыл бұрын
This was honestly a huge help! I loove the makeup and the kitchen utensils ideas!
@aleeciamews2908 жыл бұрын
Art supplies is such a great idea! My kids use this type of thing sooo fast. Definitely stocking up on those items for my kids stockings!
@theashmommy8 жыл бұрын
I love the play doh, make up, and sports accessories! Thanks for helping me think outside the box. Great ideas
@ashleypatching48428 жыл бұрын
I always do "clear toy" suckers from the Startup Candy Company in Provo. They are definitely a fun tradition that my parents did, and now I do!
@SashaStlouis8 жыл бұрын
This will be helpful for my husband since we've been together for 15 years and this will be the first year we will be giving stockings to each other since we always just have enough for the kids.
@doriedoo18 жыл бұрын
I loved the silly string idea for Christmas Eve! I'm going to start that tradition with my family this year! Thanks for all the ideas. Stocking stuffers are always so hard for me.
@khustad53678 жыл бұрын
Lots of great ideas, my granddaughter loves to color so all the coloring sets will now be in her stocking...thank you !
@krystalcastillo77678 жыл бұрын
I loved the car accessories! never thought of that ! Thank you for making this video ! I'm super tight as I wont be working for the next year while I'm in nursing school and I thought I wasnt going to be able to give any gifts this year, but this has opened my eyes to all of the cute little things I could put in a stocking ! 👏
@mrsjbagby8 жыл бұрын
Mind blown! Way more ideas that I never considered. Now I'll be hitting up Ulta for my sister and I, the car section for my brother and husband. Woohoo! You rock it again!
@navyk55528 жыл бұрын
My favorite stocking stuffer are the little masks my family put in it that cost like $1 from target it's just so nice to get refreshments
@bbailey7kay8 жыл бұрын
I never thought about going to the Dollar Store for stocking stuffers!! I'll have to go get some character puzzles from there. Thanks for all the great ideas!!
@marisolsoriano20318 жыл бұрын
My favorite stocking stuffer idea would be the chapstick ... especially around this cold weather season you could never go wrong luv 🤗🤗
@jennmoth268 жыл бұрын
LOVED the finds for men. My husband will finally have good stuff in his stocking this year. Thanks for all the ideas!
@shawnmanahan43098 жыл бұрын
Checking the fishing and sports areas are something I never thought of, now I'll definitely try those this year!
@babytab18 жыл бұрын
We have always loved giving PEZ with a fun character dispenser in our stockings. Great ideas in this video!
@scencelover18 жыл бұрын
I love all the teenager stuffing ideas, ESPECIALLY the Ulta specials!! I didnt even know they had those deals, but now for sure have to go shopping!
@anndisaster00stefani988 жыл бұрын
I loved the silly string idea! I am going to do that this year! Something that I love to put in my family's stockings is assorted candys and goodies from the Asian super market, I go to the H mart and find the cutest most unique things!
@erikaontiveros78768 жыл бұрын
Thanks Melea for all your wonderful ideas! 😙 I've never thought about getting my hubby drill bits for his stocking but this Christmas that's exactly what he's receiving and a small bag of his favorite chips! Also we have 99 cent stores and Dollar Tree around Southern California and every year I get my son a bag of Annie's cookies and or crackers and this year I even found Annie's fruit tape all for only a dollar each. 🤗 Feeling blessed!
@Cjsparkleslots8 жыл бұрын
my favorite stocking stuffers idea is the darling sock idea from targets dollar section, and the fishing gear for fishermen. would have never thought of that!
@chelsieswensen84888 жыл бұрын
I love doing the chocolate oranges in stockings! Super yummy and take a lot of space ;) So many new ideas in this video though that will be fun to add this year. Thank you!
@jackiestates7508 жыл бұрын
Love the candle idea! Candles are already such a great gift to give but under $2!?! Amazing :)
@jr63828 жыл бұрын
The travel section was my favorite stocking stuffer idea, and toothbrushes for kids. Brilliant! Also, I'm totally getting my husband the basketball pump needles.
@LadyLummox3338 жыл бұрын
I love the dollar tree for stocking stuffers, they have so many random little things to pick from, but I also love walmart. Thanks for sharing this video :)
@amandayates87378 жыл бұрын
My favorite stocking stuffers are the yummy smelling candles for teenagers, the Elf make up and the EOS stuff. I also really love the Ulta stuff. All great ideas.
@mckelstumph60098 жыл бұрын
I love the individual eye shadows for stocking stuffers and that is a great idea to check out the travel size section. Thanks
@VintageTheresa8 жыл бұрын
I think my favorite was the drill bits and small tools for men. Thank u for that idea! Loved this video!