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Advent Calendar Tree {SaS Day}

December 9, 2011 by Chris

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.

Kids Advent Calendar

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.

advent

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.

advent activities

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.

Christmas advent treats

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.

Advent Idea

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.

Advent Ideas

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.

Christmas advent

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.

advent calendar

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Filed Under: Holidays, kids, Tips/Tutorials Tagged With: advent calendar, Christmas advent, kids

About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Hollie says

    December 9, 2011 at 7:04 am

    Love your advent calendar, thanks for hosting!

  2. Trish@MomOnTimeout says

    December 9, 2011 at 7:16 am

    What a fantastic advent calendar! Love it! Thanks for hosting!

  3. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    December 9, 2011 at 7:27 am

    I love your advent tree, and especially the Wishmas Tree idea. Lovely!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

  4. Rebekah Greiman says

    December 9, 2011 at 7:50 am

    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!

  5. Emily says

    December 9, 2011 at 7:54 am

    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

  6. HouseTalkN says

    December 9, 2011 at 8:48 am

    My kiddos would eat a shoe if they thought candy was hidden inside!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

  7. cassie {hi sugarplum} says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:19 am

    I love all advent calendars…so fun! thanks for hosting the party…I got a little piggish and linked quite a few! 🙂

  8. Emily says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:43 am

    Thanks for sharing this great idea! You are our blog fav this week @ http://www.ourlittlegems.com/

    Enjoy your weekend!

  9. Krista@TheGatheringPlaceDesign says

    December 9, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I love your little advent tree…such a great idea and those dollar store tins are so cute! Thanks for hosting:)

  10. Taryn@Design, Dining + Diapers says

    December 9, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    I love this idea for an advent calendar! So creative and so fun for the kids. Thanks for hosting 🙂

  11. Emily says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    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.

  12. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:10 am

    The advent tree is a great idea! Thank you for hosting Chris!

  13. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:12 am

    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!

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