This year we are starting all kinds of new traditions and one of them is an Advent Calendar. I had originally wanted to do a DIY with a paper mâché box from Hobby Lobby but I was a little too late to the game so I decided to go with this one from Target. It’s super cute and definitely gets the job done for this year and many more years to come. This fun idea will definitely become a tradition we do forever.
I had plans to put little toys in it but when I was grabbing the candy, I couldn’t find any so I just grabbed some more candies and these cute Elf on the Shelf gummies. I filled each day with some candies and then on certain days, I wrote a little note that they will get to do something fun with mommy like making Santa Munch. On Christmas Eve, there’s a note that says that we will make cookies for Santa and then on Christmas Day we will all make Christmas breakfast together.
This is such a fun tradition that I can’t wait to continue and to grow into even more fun memories.
I’ve connected with some amazing Bloggers to share some blogs featuring Advent Calendars. DIY, store bought and more! Never heard of it? Head to each of their blogs to check out what they are sharing.
Cheyenne
Kimmy
Heather
Lazy Mom’s Guide to an Advent Calendar Your Child Will Love
Mai
Our family loves to do an advent calendar each year also!!
I love the idea. I saw it once in a movie.
That is a cute advent calendar! We do a book one, so each day until Christmas our daughter gets a new book!
I love that advent calendar. I may see if I can do that next year.
Such a cute idea! I am sure they will make beautiful memories for years to come!
I love having an advent calendar, and it’s one of my favorite Christmas traditions. This is a great idea to add activities to some of the days. My only problem is my daughter wants to open all the days at once!
Love your calendar! I just got my two year old a cheap chocolate one. It’s her first year knowing what it going on though and she loves it!
I have a Christmas sock calendar! So fun
I love your advent calendar is so cut! I want to get one for my kids and I am sure they will love it.
I’ve always wanted to do an advent calendar with my kids! They would love it!
I have always wanted to do an advent cleanser with my kids! They would love it!
This is so cute! We just put up our advent calendar. My kids are already fighting over who gets to put the ornament up each day. I think we might need to get a second one next year!
What a fun idea! How special to make your own. My kids love having an advent calendar and waking up to a special surprise every day.
Oh wow, this is looking so cute, thanka for sharing!