Our Favorite Advent Calendars

The Holidays are Coming! The Holidays are Coming!

Can you believe that hot cocoa, sugar cookies, caroling and gift giving are right around the corner!

We actually just set up both of our Christmas trees the other day! I know, super early for most, but it’s a tradition in our family.

Why two trees you ask? Well, one of them we use as an Advent calendar. Years ago, I created canvas bags with holiday designs and numbers in a fun way to count down to Christmas. The bags are stuffed with little trinkets like stickers, coins, fun pens or other small treats that they get excited for!

For those of you who are looking for easier ways to celebrate Advent, there are many great calendar options out there! Some are already fully assembled and all you have to do is set it out on a table, and others are ready for you to fill with little gifts of your choice! Here are a few of our favorites:

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Kindness Calendar

Featuring a daily countdown marked by 25 easy-to-do, self-reflective activities that the whole family will enjoy - $25

World Market

Piece together a special holiday puzzle one piece at a time - $20

Dog Advent Calendar by Williams Sonoma

A pooch favorite with daily treats to count down to the holidays - $51

Godiva

Counting down with delicious chocolate - $40

Arteza Box

Filled with art products and tools for creative inspiration - $34

Lego

Building with friends is fun for everyone - $24

Pura Vida

Filled with accessories that any trend-setter would be excited about - $98

Pipsticks

Surprise stickers that bring a little bit of joy - $25

Lip Smacker

Lip smacking fun flavors - $10

Pottery Barn Kids

Customizable wall hanging that you can fill with goodies galore for your kiddos - $89

Lights4fun

Carved wooden book that lights up with LED lights and drawers to fill with special treats - $48

Anthropologie

Nostalgia in artwork with colorful illustrations from Susannah Garrod - $20