Quick and Easy: Last Minute Home Prep, Gift & Stocking Stuffer Ideas

[@kelleyhawk6595]

This video really really makes me miss my mom so much more. She ALWAYS loved the Xmas hunting unusual gifts. She made it so magical without spending very much at all. Now it’s no one really left. PAINT THE GRAY CHAIR!!!!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Kelley, I understand how you feel. My mom passed five years ago. I miss her everyday but especially at Christmas. No one replaces your mom. I have never painted upholstery, but I’m always up for a challenge.

[@RabittsGal]

Me too. 😢

[@rhondavanmeter5015]

I've seen tutorials on painting fabric, but have never tried it. I always wondered about transfer at a later time or cracking.

[@linw5302]

Today's video felt especially warm, personal. Sharing your stocking stuffers for family was delightful. You are delightful, authentic and inspiring. Thanks for the visit.

[@dustywest9316]

You’re like me! My kids are 27; 25; 24 and I still feel such joy filling stockings for them ❤

[@SD-nh5yr]

Mine are 39 and 40...lol..the stockings get expensive!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

When they were both in college, I asked if they still wanted stockings, and they said, “Absolutely”)!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yes, they can!

[@marlysshields144]

I look forward to your videos each week and this one was extra special! I need to make a trip to dollar tree! Thanks for sharing your gift and stocking stuffer ideas!

[@friendlyfeathers7641]

If your boys got all that, I can only imagine what grandkids will get when they come along!

[@CanterburyCottage]

As long as I have had to wait for grandkids, it is going to be ridiculous! 😜

[@sandraford4235]

The green chair is lovely , the tiered stand is for serving cakes for tea time .

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank You! It would be fun to have friends over for tea and cakes!

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

I love the 3 stars on your Christmas tree. It's really beautiful

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Rose!

[@karengoldie6801]

Thanks, Sherry. I've only recently found your channel and I have binged watched your videos! You have such wonderful ideas. You make decorating look so easy. When I look around my house, I have so many items that fit the English cottage style but I really haven't had the skill to curate them properly. Watching your videos has given me the impetus to take my decorating to the next level!

[@CanterburyCottage]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying my channel, Karen! The more you play around with your decor, you will figure out what looks best. 😊

[@sandispady9058]

Wow! The green chair is so pretty.

[@gary-rr7jp]

Thanks for your creative ideas all year long! Have a wonderful holiday season, Sherri!🎄🥰

[@CanterburyCottage]

You’re so welcome! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, too!

[@nycmermaid3158]

How thoughtful you are! Your family is Blessed to have you! As we, your audience are!!! Love you! Merry Christmas!!!

[@hillbillyheart217]

I wait all week for your videos!❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, that is so so sweet! Thank you! ❤️

[@kimcat7320]

My son is 36 and I still love filling a stocking for him, and he enjoys getting it. Merry Christmas Sherry, to you and your family.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! My boys let me know when they were in college that they still wanted Christmas stockings!

[@loumac]

That shelf looks so pretty with the wreath and candles.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you!

[@debsia8005]

You are such a sweet genuine person! Merry Christmas ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you, Deb!🎄

[@marlenomahony8649]

The unknown wood piece is a cake stand that folds up by the sounds of it. Used for afternoon teas where a selection is offered. The bar allows it to be carried. I see them quite a lot here in Ireland. X

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you! A cake stand-I would never have thought of that!

[@britgirlRN1973]

So many creative and unique ideas!

[@bethahern3180]

I loved this episode especially because of your excitement of all the stocking stuffers you found for your family. You were clearly just “winging it” and your personality shone through! Thanks for this unique view of your family! And thanks for all your great ideas throughout this season. Have a merry Christmas !!

[@maryellenyork2819]

I used to finish most of my shopping in October. I went to the mall in December just to enjoy the hustle and bustle without any stress. I am not doing any decorating or traveling, but I am content to remember a few happy times I have had and now enjoy peace.

[@CanterburyCottage]

That sounds like a great plan, Mary Ellen!

[@mistyharriman2398]

Your videos are just delightful. I love the lens cleaners, those undies were hilarious. I am sure they will bring lots of laughs

[@CanterburyCottage]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I told my hubbie not to watch today’s video, so hopefully he will be surprised.

[@brenyule]

Yippee it’s Sherry day!

[@lilblonde111]

You have the best Goodwill stores! ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, I love my local thrift stores! 😊

[@janice5309]

merry Christmas, Sherry, and all the viewers!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Janice!

[@Cherie5353]

I agree about being done with gray. I LOVE the green chair. ❤❤❤❤

[@lanet9442]

Food is always a good gift at Christmas, I make gift baskets for my family. Great gift ideas also from Dollar Tree!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Food baskets are always a wonderful gift idea!

[@dorothybunot5994]

Sherri, that stand is for those big basins that they used to have in the 1930s and 40s.You can see Then in the good will.Sometimes they have a picture they have the bowl and then sometimes they have a little dish that on the third shelf for soap or shavers I

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Dorothy!

[@evekankam6744]

Lovely ideas as always,you could make a silk purse out of sow’s ear as they say in northern England.Thank you for all the wonderful ideas you have shown us this year ,may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Eve! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, too!

[@kimcarpenter8528]

Lol she certainly could!

[@shelly1224]

I love your tree! The stars are beautiful. Your boys' stockings are a lot like my boys' stockings. I have 5 sons! I also have 4 daughters too! My kids never get tired of the stockings. Now with spouses and grandkids we have quite the crew. With the 12 grandkids we have gotten back to playing games. I think they would love the pom pom game! I always look forward to your videos every Monday. I have been watching your older Christmas videos to help fill my long Christmas list. We all agreed that thrifted gifts are fine. I think it has been more fun since I can shop year round. Thanks for your videos

[@terryciavola5962]

Fun stocking stuffers Sherry! I love the “new” chair! You lucked out on your finds! 👍❤️

[@BarbWaltz]

Just ordered my son in law a coaster for the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team stadium! Thanks for that great idea! He will love it!🎉

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yeah! I’m so glad you liked this idea! 😊

[@d__extraordinary175]

You remind me of my Mother’s way of doing our Christmases and they way I’ve always done for my son. Thank you for your warm spirit every video ! Happy Holidays 💚❤️🌟🌲❄️ ⛄️

[@shannonjosephs6413]

Love your gift ideas! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, and happy holidays to you and your family, too!

[@suebatchelor6082]

Your decorating is absolutely amazing!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Sue!

[@patriciarobinson5909]

Love your channel!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Patricia!

[@BettyRobinson-gg5tz]

I absolutely love the green chair!!!!!! Paint the grey one!!!!! I love your ideas!!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘😘😘🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐💐💐😀😀😀😀💕💕💕💕💕💕😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks, Merry Christmas to you too! I have never painted upholstery before, but I might give it a try!

[@MsJet1]

I bought the desktop vacuum for our sil! I hope it works well because I would like to have one.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yes, I hope it works, too!🤞

[@leesasmith1666]

You have the best ideas!!!!

[@serenakoleno9338]

TFS. Merry Christmas. 🌲🎄❄️

[@trudyfelty9149]

I always look forward to your videos. Good ideas for stocking stuffers.

[@SarahAnnGornik]

As usual great thoughtful gift ideas.

[@tracyjacobson4012]

Love the video and gift ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisadannaker8063]

Great ideas! My kids are in their 30's and still love receiving a stocking!

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Thank you Sherry, for the great ideas and gift suggestions.

[@CanterburyCottage]

You're welcome! Glad you liked them!

[@trishdoughty1965]

Hi Sherry, the folding "plant stand" is a tea tray, common in very posh hotels here in England, so you're in good company for your English country cottage theme. Afternoon tea is served on them, usually sandwiches on the bottom, pastries such as sausage rolls on the middle tier then cakes on the top. It folds up for storage and the top bar is for carrying it. I wish you and your family a wonderful and happy Christmas and a healthy New Year xx

[@kimphilpin1062]

I really enjoyed checking out your buys for your families stocking. I wish here in UK we had some of your shops and I note how good your good wills are. I must say I love the new cottage print you got. X

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you! The print looks very English cottage to me!

[@kimphilpin1062]

@ I agree totally. It’s a perfect reminder of the UK countryside. X

[@barbkenas5663]

Great, fun gift ideas! LOVE the green chair, I'm with you, goodbye grey! Tfs!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks! I was so excited to find that chair! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, too!

[@1963Jellybean]

Your stand is a pie stand. Thank you for sharing your gift ideas.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Jelly Bean! I rarely bake more than one pie at a time, so I only need one shelf! 😜

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

The stocking stuffer ideas were helpful. I’m almost done shopping except for the stocking stuffers.

[@PatriciaValentini-r9w]

Thank you for the great stocking stuffer advice for the guys. All grandson🤷‍♀️♥️

[@pegeen6634]

I love your holiday finds❣️🎄🕊️

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you!

[@ceceliadunfee4985]

Put a wreath over the top of the tree to add stems to the top of the tree. They stay in much better.

[@j.rinker4609]

I would suggest "Grabber" Hand warmers as a gift for people who live in cold climates. You can stick them inside mittens, or between socks and boots if your feet get cold. Putting them in your pants pockets will warm your legs, but you might get a temporary "heat rash" type mark.

[@gloriaguzman729]

Great ideas Sherry!Happy holidays,for you and your family too!

[@Judy-p9b]

My Son in laws and grandsons love getting the Slim Jim’s boiled peanuts and clementines those are their favorites in the stocking ❤

[@jefferymorris4644]

You really know how to make the holidays fun and memorable. Money is always nice but you really make what you give so much better and nicer. Merry Christmas and happy new year to all of you from Anchorage Alaska at near zero degrees, icy roads with snow on the ground. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. I can’t imagine Christmas in Alaska; I’m sure you always have snow. In Illinois, it is uncommon. Most of our snow comes in January and February.

[@debbie931]

Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the fun ideas.❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you, too!

[@jackieo8693]

I love summer sausage! I love your stocking stuffer ideas

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks, Jackie!

[@tracylonghenry228]

Thanks for some great ideas!

[@CanterburyCottage]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed them!

[@stacia6655]

Great ideas for stocking stuffers, and yes boys love meat, I always put jerky in their stockings because it is so expensive and they love it and candy,lip balm and car stuff. I'm going to have to see if my dollar tree has the sausage's, they would love that too! The girls gifts are great too, I like that you have thought of everyday items that you can actually use, those are the best things to get.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much, I’m glad you found some inspiration! The Hickory Farms sausage is from Walmart. It is in the section with the Christmas candy. Hope you can find it!

[@stacia6655]

Thank you 👍

[@brenyule]

That was a fun one! Thank you!!!❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are so welcome, Bren! Hope you’re ready for next week!

[@j.rinker4609]

My mom's friends send summer sausage as a Christmas gift nearly every year.

[@thechickincharge1073]

Barefut essential oils has a scent that is perfect for winter called Winter Wonderland. It smells just like a winter walk in the evergreen and pine trees with a crisp edge to it! And another is their Mind, Body and Spirit one that smells like frankincense and myrrh much like a holy temple and the two scents together are too incredible for words!

[@dixiegelinas3531]

A lot of what I want, thanks.

[@CanterburyCottage]

You’re welcome, Dixie!

[@sherrymckibbon5265]

Really really enjoyed

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked it, Sherry! 😊

[@patriciavavra7375]

I have seen other creators use the gunk from Dollar Tree and she said it was just as good as the one she purchased from Amazon. Beautiful chair!

[@hollymerchant9550]

So many great ideas! Thank you so much!

[@CanterburyCottage]

You’re welcome, Holly!

[@marybellis-vf2hu]

Your videos are always great but I especially like your sweater!! adorable!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it! It reminded me of Edgar.🐕‍🦺

[@sherrymckibbon5265]

This was a really good one

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Sherry! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@djreg4]

Delightful - once again! Have a wonderful Christmas!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! You too!

[@LisaWaschko]

Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Merry Christmas, Lisa! ❤️

[@marywiggins7411]

LOL We actually have a long standing tradition of giving my son a large summer sausage!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yeah! If I didn’t give my son one, he would be disappointed!

[@dorothybunot5994]

And the rod across the thing is to hang the towels

[@margaretbeard6564]

I love watching you make all of your fun projects even if I don't need any more in my house I still learn something each time I watch one of your videos

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, thank you, Margaret! What a kind thing to say!

[@roygarcia4176]

I ordered the stadium coasters for my son in law… 👍😄

[@CanterburyCottage]

So clever and made by a small business! ❤️

[@susanjackson6228]

That was a great video Sherry! All the best to you and yours!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! You too! Wishing you a wonderful holiday!

[@j.rinker4609]

I would recommend iced tea spoons to go with the root beer float kit.

[@everyonehasone7818]

You have yourself a pie stand! I know you can find a cool way to display it in your kitchen!

[@CanterburyCottage]

A pie stand! Thanks for letting me know! Now, I guess I need to bake some pies.

[@marciglover9766]

Merry Cristmas

[@CanterburyCottage]

Merry Christmas, Marcia!

[@maryowens9179]

Happy Holidays,Sherry❤❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Mary! Happy holidays to you, too!

[@constanceblair6625]

Loved the stocking stuffer ideas, as a Mom to an adult son, my only child, I still send him a stocking.You gave me some great ideas to include this year. 🎄

[@CanterburyCottage]

I’m so glad you liked these ideas! I asked my boys when they were in college if they still wanted stockings, and they said “Absolutely!”

[@victoriaguckian8578]

Thanks

[@thepennycrafters7616]

Sherry! I also put beef jerky in my sons stockings! And i also bought some of those glass wipers !! I got The Raven and Little Women , one that looks like a vhs tape and a floppy disk!! I think they will be a hit! The wooden coaster is a great idea!!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Isn’t that so funny. We have such similar tastes! I also bought a taco and a chocolate chip cookie glass wipe, so everyone gets one.

[@judyluchies2492]

Thank you 😬😬😬🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️

[@CanterburyCottage]

You're so welcome, Judy!

[@bonnierose3082]

I absolutely love your videos🌺 I love all your wonderful ideas:) Thank you for sharing🌺

[@CanterburyCottage]

I’m so glad you liked them! You are so kind, Bonnie! 😊

[@missyb.623]

Sweet gift ideas. A few years ago my children and spouses got decorative wire baskets full of goodies like you described. That was fun, however, they truly prefer the grocery gift card for mom and dad and fun things for the grandchildren these days ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Gift cards are always a good idea!

[@DianeSchmidt-js4ig]

You would be so fun to go thrifting with, except we would love the same things! I love your channel!! Your Wisconsin neighbor.

[@CanterburyCottage]

I'd love to go thrifting with you! You know my brother lives in Wisconsin!

[@docsmctink]

I’ve bought those glass cleaners…they are great!

[@CanterburyCottage]

They are so cute and funny!

[@greatestever6738]

Sherry, I wouldn't probably buy it for Christmas, but my husband and I love jigsaw puzzles. We even buy them from the bins. I guess we have been lucky because the only one we found with a missing piece actually said on the box it was missing a piece. I just didn't see it until I got home with the puzzle. Thanks for all your ideas. Merry Christmas.

[@CanterburyCottage]

I recently bought a new puzzle, and the pieces were so similarly shaped that half the time I wasn’t sure if a piece fit or not. I guess I’ll risk it and try a used puzzle because at least they are well made.

[@miarenee6703]

Great ideas, and I lot the E.A. Poe Norwex cloth ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Mia! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@oksills]

I had NO idea people still used glasses cleaner!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Well, the wipes to remove smudges. Those pre moistened wipes can scratch your lenses because they are made from a paper product.

[@carolentringer8836]

We always put an orange in the toe of the stockings. 🍊

[@denselypackedfancy]

I love that you shared stocking stuffers! My mom always filled ours with items we always needed but maybe got things a little more fancy than we’d normally get…toothbrushes, toothpaste, fancy shampoo, deodorant, pens and pencils (glittery or with neat erasers), perfume/cologne plus a “book” of lifesavers. I filled my husband’s stocking the first year the same way (and now fill all 4 kid stockings the same way). He was so confused. He always got the old people ribbon candy and nuts from the dollar store and did not understand why he got toothpaste when he was expecting ribbon candy… and he doesn’t really *like* ribbon candy, but that was what you are supposed to get in your stocking😂

[@CanterburyCottage]

Isn’t it funny how families have their own traditions? When my boys were little they always got toothbrushes in their stockings-cute ones with cartoon characters! I agree that stockings should be filled with useful items.

[@margaretdillinger5090]

I love ideas. lol, I like buying different things too. My oldest grandson is in the Navy but still in training not on ship. I bought him a set to storage bowls with lids and my soon to be grandson in love. They live alone and cook food so why not.😂. I throw in odd things as filler presents too. You choose some really smart items. I gave the cleaning slime last year.😊❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

I know my boys don’t browse at stores, so I don’t think they even know some of these little items exist! (Storage bowls are always a good idea!)

[@margaretdillinger5090]

@ that’s what I thought, guys don’t expect that.

[@JennyGarza-l8u]

I enjoyed your ideas. Thank you and Happy Holidays to and your family. HOHOHO🎅🏼🎄🤶

[@CanterburyCottage]

You’re welcome! I hope you have a wonderful holiday too!

[@stephaniemeadows6796]

That’s funny they put the bird on the middle finger lol

[@laura011110]

Oh my gosh, I nearly choked on my water as I was taking a sip while watching you show your husband's eyeglass wipe. It is absolutely hilarious! Too funny... 😂🌲🌲 ~Laura, Washington state

[@CanterburyCottage]

I can’t wait for him to pull them out of his stocking! 😜

[@laura011110]

@@CanterburyCottage they are sold out of that one... rats, but there are many clever designs, like sandpaper and a dirty sock... so funny. You are the most lovely and creative person, Sherry. You are definitely one of my favorites. ❤️

[@nancysattictreasures2778]

Thank you for all of your great videos throughout the year. This video has been partially helpful. I hope you and your family have a blessed holiday season! 🙏

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! I hope your holidays are blessed too!

[@beeline22]

Good evening, Sherry! This looks like a fun installment! I'm running out of gift ideas. Merry Christmas to you & your loved ones. ❤, Bobbie. 🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲

[@patriciarobinson5909]

The little table is a server for sandwiches or sweets!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Patricia! I’ll just use it for candles and plants. I sit the food on the island and say, “come and get it!”

[@kristinacleveland1805]

Great ideas and I loved the different sections of the video. I'm wondering if that table with the shelves was for pies.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks, Kristina! Another viewer also said it was for pies, so I guess I need to get baking!

[@mucksforbucks6343]

Whoa I knew you said you live in the midwest I had no idea you are in Illinois me too!! Awesome

[@CanterburyCottage]

Small world!