The Advent Calendar

Friday night while the Mr and I were watching a movie at home I quickly realized that the following day was the 1st of December. Not sure how it snuck up on me! Every year I do some sort of advent calendar counting down the days till Christmas. This is a tradition I did not want to let pass. I went scrounging in the office to see what I could come up with. I had tons of these little bags and almost enough round labels that I thought could work. Inside are little notes that either call for a fun activity for the day, encouragement for the kiddos, or something we can do for others. For example...

-go ice skating

-Ellie we love you more than marshmallows. KJ we love you more than legos.

-make cards for our neighbors

I then put all the little bags up in the movie room in a shape of a tree. This may not be the most creative advent I have done, but the kiddos love it none the less.

** Today I am also sharing some of my favorite gifts over on LaLa Lovely today!!!!**

Comments

[Heather]

I really love this Advent calendar...and...stripes are my weakness! Where did you find those adorable bags?

[Heather]

I think it's pretty creative! Good for you for pulling that together at the last minute!

[Marianne]

Love it!!!! You are the best Momma. I believe it is time for a date!

[Ashley]

So fun! Can I be your third (albeit adult) child? How fun is your house!?!

[Carey Barsotti]

Not your most creative?!?! I think it is amazing, especially on the fly!

[natalie]

precious :)

[trina]

it's super cute... i love the stripes! xo . t

[Lettie]

I love this advent calendar! Such a great idea to do activities and offer encouragement. This is my first visit to your blog-I love it!