The calendar I was searching for had to be festive, have little pockets that could be filled with treats or notes, and something that was long lasting, so we could use it over and over again. We found this cute little Christmas tree in Myer, which the girls love and can't wait for it to be pinned up Monday.
To get you in the Christmas spirit, I've jotted down 25 ideas that we've come up with to fill the little pockets of our advent calendar.
- Write a letter to Santa {Its never too late - here you can email the Jolly Old Fella or complete a letter online!}
- Spend the day Christmas shopping
- Play Christmas carols on the iPod, keyboard and have a sing-a-long
- Wrap up Christmas presents
- Buy an ornament from the Christmas shop {Our girls love the Christmas store at Myer}
- {Special Outing} - Catch the train into the city to see Christmas tree in Martin Place and visit Santa’s Cave
- Pick out the Christmas tree & decorate it {We buy a freshly cut tree from the local RFS, who receive the proceeds}
- Make & decorate a gingerbread house
- Create a Christmas ornament out of craft
- Watch a Christmas movie with a hot chocolate
- Create Christmas cards & wrapping paper for the grandparents presents
- Get a photo taken with Santa
- Make & decorate gingerbread men
- {Special Outing} - Watch the Christmas Carols
- Make a sign for Santa and post out the front of the house
- {Treat} Christmas stamps (from art shop)
- Borrow Christmas book from the library
- Write and handout Christmas cards
- Put on a Christmas puppet show
- Send a letter to a friend to wish them a Merry Christmas
- Skype with a friend to wish them a Merry Christmas
- {Treat} Christmas stickers
- Make some Christmas craft
- Go and see the Christmas lights and displays
- {Treat} Candy cane
Hubby & I have been coming up with ideas for the calendar while the girls are in bed, so not to ruin the surprise! We hope they enjoy it.
Do you use an advent calendar?
Do you make your own or buy a licensed calendar from the store?
What ideas have you included in yours?
I LOVE all your gorgeous ideas. We do a similar thing... a treat and something to do as a family.. although I am going to be away for 10 of the days so I have included special things to tide the boys over until I return ;) xx
ReplyDeleteI hope you are bringing the boys something special back from your trip Son, enjoy your time away! I'm very jealous :)
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