The countdown to Christmas is always so special for little ones, but busy parents often find themselves scrambling at the last minute to pick up festive details for around the house. Before the Elf situates himself on the shelf, and before the shopping is done and the gifts tied up with string, do yourself a favor and shop early for your child’s advent calendar this year!
Whether you choose a candy themed advent calendar that gives them a sweet treat every day of December leading up to Christmas morning, or one filled with toys and other trinkets, there are so many ways to ring in the season. And lots of this year’s most coveted advent calendars are in stores now, so get on today and check this item off your holiday to-do list.
The tradition of advent allows you to slow down as a family, discuss the season and your many blessings in life, and enjoy little surprises during an exciting time of year. On our list are also a couple of options that do not come pre-filled; these are open canvas advent calendars that you can load up with meaningful and special treats, toys, or activities for your little ones yourself, and then hold onto and reuse again in the years to come.
Here are our favorite advent calendars that you can buy now:
Photo & To Purchase: FAO Schwartz Another build-your-own Christmas advent-ure! This precious, pocketed piece from Crate & Barrel is ready for twenty-five days of seasonal of fun and features an adorable knitted gnome to help mark off each day. Photo & To Purchase: Crate & Barrel There are so many options for sweets if your kids would love a candy or chocolate advent calendar this year. The one from famed New York shop Dylan's Candy Bar is affordable, cute, and offers up a great selection of treats for the littles. Photo & To Purchase: Dylan's Candy Bar They're all the rage on the playground these days, so give the kiddos what they really want - a whole advent season's worth of fidgets! Best of all? It will keep them occupied while you bake, wrap, and make all the other holiday magic happen. Photo & To Purchase: Amazon LEGO never disappoints with their amazing selection of advent calendars. This particular set (370 pieces) includes loads of items to build and includes five mini-figures and a cat and dog. But no matter which one you buy, they are all satisfying and enjoyable to unpack, build and subsequently play with. Photo & To Purchase: Target West Elm's adorable, Christmas-tree shaped wood advent calendar contains 24 little houses that are actually drawers your tot can pull out each day to discover a small treat or toy. Fill it up with chocolates, crayons, ornaments, tiny dolls or cars, and anything else that will make them smile! The packaging and contents of this gender neutral advent calendar for kids make it just so special and adorable. We always love toys and activities that can be reused to reduce our carbon footprint and enforce the value of avoiding waste. Once the season of advent is over, your child can use this puppy themed suitcase for carrying toys, small books or coloring, and other fun items in the car or just around the house. Each day of December they'll receive a paper puppy to amass a large and fun collection by Christmas Day. Add your own special items to this beautiful canvas advent calendar that comes in many color schemes and can be personalized with your child's name. It folds down easily for storage throughout the year and will become one of those sweet family heirlooms that your child looks back on and remember throughout the years. Photo & To Purchase: EtsyBarbie Advent Calendar
Gnome Fabric Advent Calendar
Candy Bar Advent Calendar
Cookie Making Advent Calendar
Fidget Advent Calendar
Harry Potter Funko Pop Advent Calendar
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar
Little Tree Of Houses Advent Calendar
Photo & To Purchase: West ElmMagna-Tiles Advent Calendar Structure Set
Photo & To Purchase: MaisonetteMeri Meri Dog Suitcase Advent Calendar
Photo & To Purchase: MaisonettePersonalized Advent Calendar
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