10 Stocking Stuffers under $10 at Dollars and Cents Langley and Coquitlam

Christmas comes but once a year, so we know you want to find just the right presents for everyone. Check out these 10 stocking stuffers under $10 and you’ll get great gifts without breaking the bank.

 1. Quills: $6.99 each

Quill pen stocking stuffers

Do you know someone who loves to write? A beautiful quill pen will perhaps inspire them to compose the next bestseller, or at least encourage them to do some journaling in the new year.

  2. Now Spatula: $9.99

spatula stocking stuffers

‘Tis the season for lots of baking! This spatula will delight those who enjoy making Christmas cookies, and have a soft spot for cute kitties.

 3. Swedish Dishcloths: 2 for $10

dishcloths stocking stuffers

After baking and cooking during the holiday season (and every other day of the year), we need to clean up. So, why not do it in style, with these pretty Swedish dishcloths?

4. Aromabotanical Candles: $5.99 each

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Bring the scent of Christmas indoors with these Aromabotanical candles. Mistletoe and cranberry or Balsam forest will get anyone in the mood for the festive season.

5. Flask: $9.99

Flask stocking stuffers

Someone on your list will want to store their favourite beverage in this attractive plaid flask. It’ll keep them warm all winter long.

 6. Wine Buddy and Topper: $9.99

wine stopper and wine charms stocking stuffers

People who enjoy entertaining will adore these unique wine charms and bottle stopper. If you want to make them part of a larger gift, pick up some wine, and then they’ll really be set for their next party in 2020.

 7. Ring Holders: $7.99 each

Ring holders stocking stuffers

Know somebody with lots of bling? Stuff their stocking with these cute animal ring holders, and they’ll always have a place to store their favourite pieces.

8. Eco Games: $9.99 each

Eco Games stocking stuffers

Many people spend time playing games on their phones. Give those you love an eco-friendly alternative to screen time with these brainteaser bamboo puzzles.

9. Paw Patrol TY Stuffies: $3.49 each

Paw Patrol stocking stuffers

Toddlers LOVE everything Paw Patrol, so they’ll be delighted by these adorable little stuffies. They can clip them to their backpacks on their way to daycare, preschool, or their next big adventure!

 10. Felt Friend Kits: $1.99 each

Felt Friends kits stocking stuffers

For kids six and up that love crafts, a Felt Friend Kit makes the perfect stocking stuffer. It comes with thread, a plastic needle, and everything a child needs to create an endearing felt friend.

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10 Stocking Stuffers under $10 at Dollars and Cents Langley and Coquitlam

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Ring in the new year and enter to win our $1,000 CASH GIVEAWAY! Yes you heard us right, $1,000 cold hard cash! Here’s how to enter:

Step 1

Enter in store: Fill out your ballot entry at either Dollars & Cents location in Langley or Coquitlam. (No purchase necessary)

Step 2

Like and share us to win! Like and share the Dollars & Cents page on Facebook.

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That’s it! In addition to the $1,000 cash grand prize we also have 3 runner up prizes for a total of 4 winners! Prizes include:

Grand prize: $1,000 Cash
First runner up: $300 Spa package to Opal Spa
Second runner up: $250 Spa package to The Parlour Spa
Third runner up: 4 Vancouver Giants Hockey tickets

Rules
Contest closes December 31st, 2017 at midnight. Winners announced January 8th, 2018 on our Facebook page. Must complete both steps in order to qualify. Limit 1 entry per person, must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Only 1 in-store ballot entry required. 

Winner will be picked from Facebook Like & Share participation with Ballot entry validation. Winner must prove they have liked and shared the Facebook page when collecting prize (on mobile or tablet device in store). Winner must pick up prize in person from either Coquitlam or Langley Dollars & Cents Stores. Runner up prizes are not redeemable for cash value. Vancouver Giants tickets are for January 13th home game.

 

10 Stocking Stuffers under $10 at Dollars and Cents Langley and Coquitlam

With only 5 days left until Christmas, there’s likely a million things you have on your to-do list – including picking up those last minute gifts (gasp!). Save yourself the hassle of crowded malls with these quality and affordable gift ideas available at your local Dollars & Cents store in Langley or Coquitlam.

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10 Stocking Stuffers under $10 at Dollars and Cents Langley and Coquitlam

Nothing like the holiday season to get us all in the baking spirit! We’ve put together 3 organic recipes all with dry ingredients you can find right here at Dollars & Cents Willowbrook, Langley in our new grocery aisle.

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Classic Coconut Cake with Frosting

INGREDIENTS

Batter

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 tbsp Everland Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Everland Sea Salt
  • 2 cups Sweetcane Organic Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Everland pure vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 1 Everland Organic Large Coconut Flakes
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 cups Sweetcane Organic Coconut Sugar
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ tsp Everland Sea Salt
  • 2 tsp Everland Pure Vanilla ExtractDIRECTIONS

Servings: 16 / Prep Time: 1 hr 15 minutes

  1. Prepare batter first. Let eggs, butter and milk stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 ° F. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Butter three 8 x 8 x 2” square or three 8×1½” round cake pans; line bottoms with waxed paper. Butter waxed paper and lightly flour; set aside.
  2. In large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups sugar and 1 tbsp vanilla; beat 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beating on low after each addition until just combined.
  3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool layers in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove the cake layers from pans; peel off waxed paper and discard. Cool on wire racks.
  4. To make frosting: Let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In medium saucepan combine 2 cups sugar, cream of tartar, and water. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover, bring to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove cover and let simmer at 240 ° F for 5–10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium to high until frothy. Add ¼ tsp salt and beat just until stiff peaks begin to form.
  6. With the mixer running on low, slowly pour in hot syrup. Beat in the 2 tsp vanilla. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until light and fluffy and a dollop of whites lifted off the beater holds its shape (3 to 4 minutes).
  7. On a serving plate or stand arrange first cake layer on 2-inch-wide strips of waxed paper. Spread top of each layer with frosting, then sprinkle generously with shredded coconut. When cake is completely frosted heap with additional coconut, pressing gently with your fingers to bed the coconut.
  8. With a broad knife or spatula gently lift base of cake and slide waxed paper free. Repeat on all sides of cake.

 

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Organic Oats & Banana Cookies

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large banana, mashed (½ cup)
  • ½ cup Everland Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter
  • ½ cup Everland Raw Honey
  • 1 tsp Everland Pure Vanilla
  • 1 cup Everland Organic rolled oats
  • ½ cup Everland Whole Wheat Flour
  • ¼ cup non-fat dry milk powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Everland Baking Soda
  • ⅔ cup Everland Organic Cranberries

DIRECTIONS

Servings: 20 cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Lightly coat two cookie sheets with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together banana, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, milk powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir the oat mixture into the banana mixture until combined. Stir in cranberries.
  2. Drop dough by a rounded measuring tablespoon 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Flatten dough mounds slightly.
  3. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.​

 

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Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground flaxseed meal
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • ½ cup Everland brown flour
  • ½ cup Everland quick cooking oats
  • 1 tablespoon Sweetcane agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon Everland baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Everland baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • about ¾ cup almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Everland organic coconut oil, melted
  • about 1 cup blueberries
  • ​Everland ​maple syrup, to serve

DIRECTIONS

Servings: 8 / Yield: 16 pancakes / Prep Time: 25 minutes

  1. Mix together the tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons warm water and set aside until gooey.
  2. In a measuring cup, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice then top off with almond milk to make ¾ cup. Stir and set aside until curdled.
  3. In a blender, add oats and blend quickly until almost forms a flour. Add remaining ingredients, except for blueberries, and blend until smooth.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Spoon pancake batter on, about ¼ cup per pancake, and place about 5-7 blueberries on top. Cook until bubbles form and burst on the surface. Flip with a spatula and press down to cook evenly. Cook about 3 more minutes, or until cooked through. Serve with maple syrup.

 

All recipes courtesy of  Everland Natural Foods.

10 Stocking Stuffers under $10 at Dollars and Cents Langley and Coquitlam

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It’s December tomorrow, can you believe it?! The best month of the year brings ample excuses for baking, shopping, and time spent with friends and family. If you’re looking for something new this year, try checking out one of the amazing events in your local community.

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10 Stocking Stuffers under $10 at Dollars and Cents Langley and Coquitlam

With only 5 more weekends left until Christmas, you may be feeling antsy to get out there and start your shopping (unless you’re one of those keeners who christmas shops in August!). Though the holiday season is full of great food, activities and family time, it can also be stressful financially and daunting to plan gifts for everyone on your list. Many families, friend groups and workplaces now choose to do Secret Santa gift exchanges to make gift buying a little easier on everyone. Long gone are the days of throwing your name in a hat  – with plenty of online resources like Elfster making it easier to plan secret santa gift exchanges via email. Only one problem – you have NO idea what to get! Here are 5 simple gift ideas inspired by our Willowbrook Langley gift headquarters.

  1. Santa Baby

Did you draw an expecting or new mom/dad to be? This baby santa outfit is sure to please your secret santa recipient as well as get multiple “Awwwwe’s” from the crowd.

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  1. A picture is worth a thousand words

Pictures may be the obvious choice, but it’s a timeless gift that adds a personal touch. Include a recent photo of the two of you together, or change it up with an old throwback in black and white.

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  1. Soothing Soaps

Who doesn’t love bubble baths? Why not make a luxury bath kit complete with beautifully packaged soaps and candles.

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  1. Cozy Tea Time

Loose leaf teas are all the rage right now. Package a small gift basket complete with tea, tea steepers and a personalized mug.

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  1. Forget the tea, I’ll take wine

You can never go wrong with wine. Jazz up your wine gift with a rustic holiday sleeve, a cheeky wine tag, and a holiday decorative block for the wine cabinet.

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