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Christmas is my favourite time of the year. From the baking to the cooking to the decorating and wrapping, I love it all. I even love the shopping because I truly enjoy the giving part of the season and nothing makes me happier than finding the perfect gift for every person on my list. With the majority of my big purchases done and less than two weeks until the big day, I’m on to my favourite part - stocking stuffers. Buying stuffing stockings is fun because that’s when you can pick up a collection of little items perfectly selected for each person.
While I do buy typical things to stuff my kids' stockings, socks, toothbrushes, chocolate and candy, I also like to pick up a special DVD for each of them. My children love movies as much as I do but because we have a big family we don’t get out to the theatres often. DVD’s are an affordable alternative. In fact, at our house we turn the family room into a home theatre and have movie night at least once a week.
If you’re not sure what DVD’s you should pick up for your family, here is my Top Ten DVD list for the holidays. Now while you’re at Walmart picking up socks, toothbrushes, chocolate and candy for your stockings, you can pick these up for under $25 each!
For The Man In Your Life
1. Salt – This action packed thriller features none other than Angelina Jolie which means of course they’ll love it.
2. Inception – Starring Leonardo DiCaprio this movie is supposed to be all kinds of awesome! A twist on the typical crime drama, your significant other will love seeing it sticking out of his stocking on Christmas morning!
For The Kids
3. Toy Story 3 – I got this one up for my youngest son but know the entire family will enjoy it. It’s the perfect movie for a weekend movie night snuggled up at home! And for under $25 it’s way cheaper than renting it every weekend!
4. Despicable Me – Just out on video this is a great selection for kids and adults. Featuring the voices of Steve Carrell and Russell Brand it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!
For The Teen
5. Step Up 3 – OK I put this in the teen category, but it would also serve well in the ‘Grown woman who still thinks she’s in high school’ category (that would be me). This movie was a huge hit in the theatres and I can guarantee your teen will love to see this in their stocking on Christmas Morning!
6. Scott Pilgrim Vs The World – At a loss for what to get that teen son of yours? Based on a comic book, this hysterical movie stars Michael Cera (Superbad, Juno) and will definitely score you cool points.
For Her
7. Eat Pray Love – Women across the globe fell in love with the book and now you can drop those hints to your significant other for him to buy you the movie. The visuals alone in this movie are stunning and it's a perfect film for a snowy Sunday afternoon when the kids are watching Toy Story 3! Oh....and it stars Javier Bardem – enough said.
8. Twilight Saga: Eclipse – Really, I know a lot of you out there might be buying this for your teenage daughter, but let’s face it – it’s really for you. I don’t think there’s a Twilight fan that wouldn’t love to see this movie in their stocking on Christmas morning.
For The Entire Family
9. A Christmas Carol – This remake of the old classic stars Jim Carrey and is a great addition to any home theatre. The perfect movie to watch on Christmas Eve with the whole family. Add in hot chocolate and candy canes and you've just created a new tradition!
10. How The Grinch Stole Christmas – Young or old, this classic Christmas movie is the perfect stocking stuffer for any age. Or better yet, buy it as a pre-Christmas gift for the whole family. Nothing gets you in the giving spirit like sitting down and watching The Grinch's heart grow three sizes!
So as you’re out trying to find the perfect stocking stuffers for everyone on your list don’t forget to drop by Walmart to get DVDs. With new releases under $25 they’re so affordable you can get one for everyone. And let’s face it – finding that one movie your child will watch over and over again is priceless.
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