Counting down the days until Christmas? Why not do it in style? Now there are advent calendars for all ages and tastes. Join the latest craze and take a look at these fun options (sans chocolate–because that’s so normal–and alcohol).
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For Kids
Charm bracelets. Add a charm bracelet for every day in December, and the cute young ladies on your holiday list will be thrilled. $19.99
Wooden magnets. Made by Melissa & Doug, these calendar pieces won’t break in little one’s hands. Enjoy for several years, with several kids. $17.99
Hot Wheels. My youngest would love this one! Keeps little dudes busy every day in December. $20.99
Paw Patrol. Of course–once again popular with the little guys on your list. $35.98
Disney’s Frozen. Winter/Christmas–it just goes together. $19.99
Fisher Price Little People. A Christmas dream for a child who loves hands-on play. $34.99
LEGO Star Wars. May the force be with you at Christmastime. $48.99
Disney socks. Yesssss! There’s an actual purpose for this gift. $15 at Target.
Thomas and Friends. Do you have a train lover in your house? This Advent calendar is going to save Christmas for my friend, Heather. She has a special needs son who can’t wait for the train he’s going to receive on Christmas Day. He asks every day, 50 million times a day if it’ Christmas yet. Come December 1, he’ll get a mini train every day–until the grand finale on the 25th. Brilliant!
For Adults
Cheese advent calendar? Yummm! As my friend said, “Cheese is my love language.”
The Strike before Christmas. A variety of 10 meats, including rootbeer beef, and deluxe sweets. Think eggnog taffy and peppermint nougat. $49.99
Merry Piggin Christmas: Pork lovers unite! Order now. This one ships from the UK.
Christmas beard oils. Got a bearded loved one on the list? He so needs one of these! $40.00
Beauty supplies. Here are 7 calendar options perfect for ladies.
Harry Potter socks. It says these are for women, but I’m sure the kids would be thrilled to wear big socks.
Awesome round up! My daughter is a little too young this year, but next year I will be referencing this!
Yes, save it, and I’ll update it next year.
Thank you for writing this!! I appreciate seeing all of the different options, as we have twin 16 month olds. This helps me figure out what we can do for them, this year and years to come!
We’ve done simple chocolate advent calendars for years. My kids love them. But these are over-the-top fun–for adults too.
These are great ideas! Thank you for gathering them up!
You’re very welcome!