Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Advent Calendars Ideas


I have to start getting my Christmas decorations ready but the one that I have to really get going is my advent calendar. There are two types of advent calendars: one is the one that counts the days until Christmas starting on December 1st going all the way to the 24th.


On this one you fill the pockets with either sweets or little presents, then each day you open a new pocket and say a prayer or a "thank you"...


The other type is the one that counts the 4 Sundays until Christmas {of which I already missed one day} and it's a bit more religious because on every Sunday you light up a candle and say a prayer to celebrate the upcoming birth of Jesus... even if you missed one day already you can catch up with this calendar.



Have a great day and enjoy making your calendar with your family!!!
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35 comments:

  1. Jessi LaRue (Jessi Haish)November 29, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    how cool!

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  2. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I love the first advent calender! i can't wait for christmas
    AImee
    www.new-yorkdoll.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  3. A Life Un-StyledNovember 29, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    That's such a great post, and informational too, I learnt a bit reading through it :) Can't wait to see what your Calendar looks like!

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  4. Saskia {SaskiaLikes}November 29, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I'm going to spend my day off making a cute advent calendar for me and my boyfriend. I think i'll make one with the little pegs like the top one!
    Saskia x

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  5. Closet FashionistaNovember 29, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Usually we do the advent wreath but since I'm not home this year I don't have one.
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  6. Couture CarrieNovember 29, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Lovely ideas, darling!
    Especially smitten with the first one :)

    xoxox,
    CC

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  7. meeschNovember 29, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    These are so fun! I've never had an advent calender but I think this year it's time - and no kitschy drug store ones either, I'm going all out like those!

    -meesch
    http://www.aperfectkindofday.com

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  8. Audrey AllureNovember 29, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Such wonderful ideas!

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  9. MalNovember 29, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love the one with the clothes pins, such a wonderful idea!

    http://chicgeekery.blogspot.com/

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  10. Hilliary MeisnerNovember 29, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    We do both kinds of advent calenders in my household! My mom just picked up our chocolate filled advent calendar! I am so ready for the holidays!

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  11. paisleaNovember 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    i love that first one with the clothes pins!! it's so cute!!

    ♥ allister bee blog

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  12. roothNovember 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I'd really like one of these - I love those chocolate advent calendars too. Except I might get greedy and just eat them all on day 1. Oops

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  13. amy b.s.November 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    i've been meaning to put together a cute advent calendar for years and never seem to get around to it. perhaps tht will have to be my new years resolution!

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  14. Tiffany KadaniNovember 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    So fun! I have always wanted to do an Advent calendar but December 1st comes and I'm like "Oh yeah!" So glad you put an early reminder out.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    What great ideas!! I'm loving the fabric house shaped one...

    Would it be wrong if I was the one who put little treats in for myself? I don't have children but I can't imagine going through a Christmas without an advent calendar!

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  16. AlexaNovember 29, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    That top advent calendar is super cute and creative!

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  17. Tamra {ever swoon}November 29, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks for reminding me, I've got to make one or go get one! Great ideas!

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  18. awhiteNovember 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    On a whim, I put my Christmas decorations up on Sunday night (totally at like 10 pm). Now my house is all in line with the holiday spirit! :)

    Thanks for the swinging by the blog- don't be a stranger!

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  19. Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect!November 29, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    LOVE these ideas! I'm partial to the 1st one so that I could make the hubby buy me a daily gift. That's the whole point of an advent calendar--right?!? :)

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  20. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful ideas. The first one is so easy to make!

    ♥
    Camila Faria

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  21. A Crimson KissNovember 29, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    What darling ideas-can you believe I've never had an advent calendar?!

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  22. Megan J. CuadradoNovember 29, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I have never considered creating my own advent calendar until now. Thanks for sharing!

    www.aussie-blue.com
    tweet @_MeganJoy

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  23. LVNovember 29, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Very beautiful and inventive ideas!

    http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

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  24. Kathy November 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I was on a calendar hunt, right now. What a coincident. xoxo
    http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/

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  25. his little ladyNovember 29, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    umm, this idea is just so perfect! i already pinned that first advent calendar. adore!!
    xo TJ

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  26. Priscilla JoyNovember 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    So lovely. Really getting into that christmas spirit.

    xx Have an exquisite day

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  27. MNovember 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    can't believe it's that time of year again! yay!

    xx.M

    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  28. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFENovember 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    We used to always have an advent calendar but I haven't had one in years. Funny enough, I was considering making one this year :) xoxo

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  29. Jaime @ laviejaimeNovember 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love the clothespin idea...too cute! my bro and i always did an advent calendar growing up- i should do my own now!

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  30. JessNovember 29, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love that first one! So creative.

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  31. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I especially love the last one! DO IT! :)

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  32. heatherNovember 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    these are cute! i really like the last one!

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  33. honey my heartNovember 30, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    this is great! i really like the clothes pins one.

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  34. A Very Sweet BlogNovember 30, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    And I love both! I think it's so special! Thanks for sharing these. :D
    http://sassyuptownchic.blogspot.com/

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  35. NikkiNovember 30, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Love the first one! My Mom does a similar one where she cut up a huge shipping tube and made it into a christmas tree. Then she slips little gifts in.

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