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Whether you're choosing for yourself or a loved one, or seeking inspiration for homemade calendars, take a look at some of our faves
It’s a cold, dark, December morning and you’ve just stumbled out of bed… then you remember you’ve got a little gift waiting for you in your advent calendar. We can’t think of a better way to start the run-up to the big day.
Whether you’re a beauty guru, a gym worshipper, or a hot drinks enthusiast – discover our favourite advent calendars, plus the best advent calendar ideas to treat yourself or a loved one to this Christmas.
Our favourite vegan advent calendars
Homemade advent calendar ideas
We all love to start a cold December day with chocolate, but many people are turning to advent calendars as a more personal affair – or even a substitute for one big present on Christmas Day.
The great news is that you can make an advent calendar as personal as you like, as well as stick to your own budget.
There’s so much fun you can have with a homemade advent calendar. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking:
Homemade self-care advent calendar
For a beauty lover, there’d be nothing more exciting than revealing a new beauty product to try out each morning
This could make a wonderfully creative main present for someone who’s too eager to wait for the big day.
Self-care is so personal, so make sure you know exactly what they’d like. You could mix some of the following to make a personalised advent calendar that suits them:
- nail polishes
- mini perfumes
- lipsticks or lip balms
- travel-sized skincare products
- individual eyeshadows
Homemade food and drink advent calendar
Chocolate advent calendars have stuck around for a reason. But there’s no reason you can’t use your favourite chocs instead.
Try choosing a few packs of individually wrapped sweets and save one for each day in December. And who knows – you might even allow yourself a bigger treat on Christmas Eve.
Or maybe you’d prefer to switch things up? Satisfy the savoury fan in your life with crisps and nuts or pop an assorted flavoured teabag behind each door.
Homemade advent calendar for men
Want to surprise a man in your life with an advent calendar?
Maybe they’ve got some favourites:
- drinks
- grooming products
- mini colognes
- collectors’ items (like cards or mini figures)
- gym snacks or energy boosters
Homemade advent calendar for kids
It’s a pretty safe bet that your child will enjoy a chocolate advent calendar. But if you’re looking to do something a little different this year, there are all kinds of fun themes to follow like:
- stickers
- snacks
- accessories (like hairbands, earrings, or socks)
- stationery
If you’d prefer not to accumulate “stuff” (or you’d rather spend your money on a main Christmas present), you could fill their advent calendar with notes containing jokes, challenges, or “IOUs” of fun family activities.
The final say
It goes without saying that advent calendars are such a fun part of the run-up to Christmas. So, make sure that you and your loved ones don’t miss out this year and pick them up the perfect festive treat or make your own today.
Looking for more gift ideas? Have a read of these articles for some more inspo:
