We like to start decorating on the 1st December so I have made a start on a few baubles and trims. The tree will go up next week as I have to fit it in between birthday parties and BBQs on the weekend plus L is super keen to help trim the tree.
I do have our Advent Calendar up, which the boys love, probably because it has a sweet or two in it, OK it has quite a few sweets in it, after all it is Christmas and I rarely give them junk food throughout the year.
I had planned to make our Calendar this year, but time got ahead of me plus I stumbled across this beauty above at our local Op-Shop for $5.00.
Despite my find I still did a quick scout around the Internet and found some great ideas for Advent Calendars:
A fun creative version
You can buy these here, but I think you could easily make them using these found at your local $2 Dollar shop
So how do you like to countdown to Christmas?
Have a happy day.
What a fab pick up from your Op shop. Bargain of the season!
ReplyDeleteSome great ideas there. I think the book idea is excellent and I think I might do the envelope one next year.
Can't believe your great Op shop find!! I have some of the above advent calendars saved in my 'to make' folder for when Grace gets a bit bigger - we must have similar taste :) I used to love Advent calendars as a little girl.
ReplyDeleteGreat find, just your style! We're using the lovely one you gave us last year, the boys love opening the drawers each day to find little cookies :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my. i love love love your finds here. So many great ideas! Is it too late to put one up for my boys do ya think? xo
ReplyDeleteOh what a great, and inspiring selection. I love the Christmas story each night idea - how cool is that!
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