Counting the days to Christmas with an Advent Calendar

Today’s post is inspired by something I got in the mail today! One of my sisters sent us my son’s Christmas present early because the present is an Advent Calendar. We love the one we received today, and I know we will have such fun year after year as we count the days to Christmas together. This is such a special and memorable way to remember the days of this season (I still remember the old felt one my sisters and I loved so much back in the day), and this gift prompted me to help you find the perfect Advent Calendars for you and your loved ones.

The Advent Calendar we received from my sister is really one of the best I have seen, and I can affirm its high quality and excellent design. The 24 ornaments, toys, and Christmas icons rest in pockets until the day comes for each to be added to the tree by way of Velcro. This is a great choice, so check it out here at Orvis where it sells for $39.99.

Here is something really different: an Advent Calendar from LEGO. Think of the fun that children (ages 5-12) will have checking behind a window each day to find pieces of a whole new LEGO set! You can find this option, which costs $24.99, here.

I like this Jumbo Stocking Advent Calendar that can be monogrammed. You could get one for the family or one for each child. These are from Pottery Barn Kids and cost $39.99.

Here is another stocking Advent Calendar, but this one is made up of 24 small stockings rather than one jumbo stocking. Offered at FAO Schawrz, this String of Stockings Advent Calender would be great fun throughout the month of December. (It could be made even better with small trinkets or pieces of chocolate in each stocking!) This Advent Calendar sells for $45.

Last but not least is a Gingerbread House Advent Calendar from Harry & David, and each day you will open a part of the house to find mint chocolates. Made of wood, this Advent Calendar sells for $99.95.