I love the idea of starting a countdown to Christmas. I used to have a calendar growing up that had a different ornament each day to put on a small tree. It made me so darn excited each morning! It also incentivized me to be nice so I could pick the ornament and place it on the tree 🙂 This year I’m starting up the tradition for my family, but instead of just ornaments, I’m adding in festive and sweet ideas to make every day a surprise!
This one from Target is adorable! I also like how the numbers are out of order and the kids have to find the next one. Send me pics if you’re using too!
Love this one from Target!
IDEAS FOR EACH DAY
- 2 tickets to watch a show before bed!
- Make Cookies with Mom today and deliver to a friend
- Christmas Wreath Craft – here’s a link, include the image!
- Sing a Christmas Carol and record it for a family member
- Hot Chocolate for snack today – put in a packet of hot chocolate in the box
- 2 tickets to the aquarium or children’s museum
- $5 to purchase a holiday bookmark at Blue Manatee
- New crayons!
- Holiday DVD (Grinch, a Christmas Carol etc.)
- Family dinner with fancy candles!
- Write letters to Santa
- New Christmas Jammies!
- Fill the rest with these small ornaments to add to a small christmas tree
Perfect for adding ornaments in the kitchen or the kid’s playroom!
Cute ornaments to surprise the kids each day!