How many more days until Christmas? I know we’ve all heard that phrase said at least 10 times today. And it happens more and more the closer we get to the big day. Well mama’s, I’ve finally figured out an easy way to let the kids complete this countdown on their own. Advent calendars… A prize, candy or craft that the kids get every day that helps them figure out how many days are left until Christmas. It puts the counting in their hands.. Literally. So put those traditional calendars away, because I’m about to show you the best advent calendars for the entire family.
Advent Calendars for Toddlers
Play-Doh Advent Calendar
What kid doesn’t love Play-Doh? This is such a fun advent calendar for toddlers and really kids of all ages. With 24 mini cans of Play-Doh, they have lots of a fun with this one! Get it here.
Melissa + Doug Countdown Calendar
This cute Christmas ornament advent countdown is a great way to generate excitement about Christmas for kids! Get it here.
Disney Princess Advent Calendar
Is your toddler Disney princess obsessed? This Christmas countdown is full of enchanted pop ups to delight your toddler each day! Get it here.
Dino Advent Calendar
This dino advent calendar will give your toddler so much joy! With every day they’ll pull out a new dino! Get it here.
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Advent Calendars for Kids
Ever since we started doing these advent calendars with our girls the mornings have been more exciting. They wake up happy and ready to see what today’s number will bring them. Will it be candy or will it be something to play with? Open up and see.
Encanto Advent Calendar
This was a huge movie in our house this year. We were singing all the songs, and I’m pretty sure we had every word memorized. So this calendar was a HUGE hit in our house. Get it here.
Lego Countdown Calendar
No matter how old you get lego’s never get boring. I think Scott and I even caught ourselves wanting to help the girls build these every day. Get it here.
Coloring Advent Calendar
Getting an advent calendar that is interactive and keeps my girls’ hands busy is the best. I love the idea of a Christmas countdown that isn’t a small toy to be lost, or a sweet treat so early in the morning. But something that sparks the creative part in them! Get it here.
Advent Calendars for Tweens
24 Days of Nails Calendar
When you live in a house with all girls, makeup and nails are a must. My girls loved this fun advent calendar. There wasn’t a clear nail in the house..Even dad had his nails painted! :) Get it here.
DIY Ornament Advent Calendar
I love a good craft. This advent calendar was so interactive and all 3 girls loved it. Every day you get the supplies to build a new Christmas tree ornament. Which is perfect, because each of the girls’ rooms has their own Christmas tree. Get it here.
Advent Calendars for Teenage Boys
Exit Game Advent Calendar
This advent calendar is a home escape game, such a cool concept! The whole family can have fun with this game every day during the holidays. Get it here.
Marvel Socks Advent Calendar
These Marvel socks make a great countdown to Christmas for teen boys! I love that these advent treats are practical and can be used for a long time. Get it here.
Buddy the Elf Advent Calendar
Buddy the Elf loves candy and I bet your teenage boy does too! They’ll love unwrapping a new sweet each day. Get it here.
Hot Sauce Advent Calendar
This could work for teenage boys or your husband! If they enjoy spicy food and like to challenge their tolerance, this would be fun! Get it here.
Tacklebox Advent Calendar
This is another one that could work for a teenage boy or husband (or a teenage girl who loves fishing!). Get it here.
Sweet Advent Calendars
I love to incorporate other things into the holidays than something sweet every way you look. But sometimes getting a little treat to count down until the big day is fun. And with these your kids will look forward to opening them every morning…or afternoon if you choose. :)
Classic Chocolate Calendar
There’s something too be said about a classic advent calendar with a piece of chocolate in each window. Get it here.
Advent Calendars for Men
Let’s not forget about Mom and Dad. We shouldn’t let the kids have all the fun counting down to Christmas. And my girls always get so excited to help us open up our designated day as well.
Best Advent Calendars for Women
Elf-Care Advent Calendar
Calendar full of self-care (“elf-care”) tips for taking care of yourself during the holidays. Each day has a unique elf ornament with the relaxing idea or tips. Very cute and necessary! Get it here.
24 Days of Baking Calendar
This one could have definitely gone in the kids section, as my girls love to help out in the kitchen. But mama’s the one doing what feels like an endless amount of baking during the month of December. Such a cute idea! Get it here.
Voluspa
I love this advent calendar idea! Enjoy a new mini scented candle each day and work your way through each scent that Voluspa offers. Get it here.
Embroidery
Women who love embroidery will find this advent calendar relaxing and satisfying! What a fun idea to stitch a new Christmas design each day. Get it here.
Wine
12 mini bottles of wine – need I say more? If you love wine, this is a lovely advent calendar to have a little wine tasting at the end of your busy holiday days! Get it here
Custom Wall Hanger
We love this classic, custom Advent wall hanging. Perfect size for a note and a small treat! Get it here.
Tree of Drawers
This tree is basically built for our printable! Each box can fit one of the experiences plus a candy or two! Get it here.
Leather Wall Hanger
Now this is the ultimate calendar, as it’s large enough to hold substantial items. Great for families of multiples! Get it here.
Organization Goodies
This is for the organized (or striving to be organized) girlies. 12 Days of Organization! Get it here.
Voluspa Candles
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love a Voluspa candle. So here’s 12 of them! Get it here.
Book Lovers
For book readers, this calendar has days filled with book accessories like bookmarks and highlighters! Get it here.
Metal Fidget Puzzles
These metal fidget puzzles are fascinating and likely to get the whole family involved if he can’t figure it out! Get it here.
25 Days of Jokes
For all the dads out there, this has 25 days of terrible jokes and random trivia that is sure to have everyone rolling. Get it here.
Fishing Lure
The weather doesn’t matter to a fishing enthusiast, and these fishing lures are perfect daily surprises. Get it here.
KiwiCo
KiwiCo is such a great year-round activity for kids, and I’m super excited about their advent calendar. Daily builds to create a Christmas village. Get it here.
24 Days of Family Games
This is really for the whole family, but kids will love unlocking a new family game each day! Get it here.
Lego X Disney
We post about this every year, but the LEGO and Disney advent calendars are always a hit. Don’t sleep on the Star Wars one, too! Get it here.
Burts Bees Chapstick
No matter the age, there’s never enough chapstick…where do they all go?! Well, here’s 12 days of them for your tween girl. Get it here.
Escape Room
This Escape Room style advent calendar is so intriguing. Each day leads you closer to solving the mystery and escaping! Get it here.
7 Days of Hair Accessories
This is a shorter advent calendar, but 7 days of hair accessories sounds like a winner to me. Maybe pair with another advent calendar of treats! Get it here.
12 Days of Beauty
Beauty advent calendars are always huge and ULTA’s 12 Days of Beauty one is no exception. Get it here.
My World Crafts
For the whole family, but we’re especially excited about this one because it’s 24 days of global crafts! Get it here.
Tis the Season Advent Book
This sweet book would be so fun with littles! Each day is a new Christmas story, song, or poem! Get it here.
Really hope that we added some value to your Christmas countdowns this year. The holiday time is such a hectic and crazy time for parents, and I hope that some of these advent calendars can make it a little more manageable.
More Christmas Magic
If you’re looking for a little more Christmas magic I’ve got plenty to spread around. Go look at my post about Christmas pajamas for kids, you’ll love all of them. I’ve also got a few gift guides for 5 year old boys and girls.
Or if you’re looking for something more hands on with the kids, I’ve got a post about Christmas sensory bins that I know you’ll love. You could also create your own “advent calendar” with a bunch of new Christmas books.
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