I’ve been using the same advent calendar for a few years now, and this year I wanted to do something a little different. Simple and inexpensive—but different.
You know what that means, don’t ya? Dollar store. I bought these little buckets in the wedding section (3 in a bag) for a total of $9.00.
While I still love the activity advent, I decided to mix it up with some candy. No harm in that, right? A couple of days of candy, a couple of days of activities…everyone’s happy. I think I spent another $7.00 because I got them a couple of craft projects and puzzles too.
I just used some craft paper and stickers to tag each of them on the countdown. Oh, and I filled the bottom with some gift wrapping confetti. ‘Cause that’s how I do.
I liked the idea of our Wishmas Tree so much from last year that I decided to implement it again with this one. The rule is that every time the kids take a candy or an activity out, they have to put a wish for someone else back in.
I purchased a little tabletop tree at Lowes for $12.00. Love them. I had plenty of artificial trees around the house that I could have used, but I sure do love the look (and scent!) of something real.
I topped it off with a couple of strands of lights and some glittered ribbon I had on hand. I contemplated just wrapping the treats to save some money, but the little buckets were 1. easier 2. faster. Totally worth the money. And now I have them on hand for another year.
And here’s the true test. For as much as I said the word “I”in this post, it really is about them. I promise.
You’re turn!! Show and Share Day is up. and. running!
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Love your advent calendar, thanks for hosting!
What a fantastic advent calendar! Love it! Thanks for hosting!
I love your advent tree, and especially the Wishmas Tree idea. Lovely!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
I am pulling out all the stops on homemade gifts for Christmas. My family is very much into this-maybe yours is too!
I linked up my DIY Family Board Game that is sure to please-it’s all about YOUR family-whoever YOU are! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!
Hi! Thanks for hosting! I shared our new method of making christmas wrapping paper this week :o) I also wanted to invite you over to my blog. I’m hosting a month of Delightful December posts and have a advent linky party going all month. Would love for you to join! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com
My kiddos would eat a shoe if they thought candy was hidden inside!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
I love all advent calendars…so fun! thanks for hosting the party…I got a little piggish and linked quite a few! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this great idea! You are our blog fav this week @ http://www.ourlittlegems.com/
Enjoy your weekend!
I love your little advent tree…such a great idea and those dollar store tins are so cute! Thanks for hosting:)
I love this idea for an advent calendar! So creative and so fun for the kids. Thanks for hosting 🙂
I love your son eating the eraser! Advent Calendars are my favorite tradition. I love the part about adding a wish for someone else back.
The advent tree is a great idea! Thank you for hosting Chris!
Wow! You are a Christmas crafting genius!
Please stop by for a visit to my blog. I am currently in the midst of a Gifts to Make series.
Be Merry and Bright!