https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:22:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859277 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:37:54 +0000 snowjewelz 2859277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rattles: Ahh this is amazing! Thanks for sharing! I love the acts of kindness ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859222 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 01:14:47 +0000 rattles 2859222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I have a few extra because I suspect some of the outings I would otherwise do during Advent we’ll wait to do this year until the week between Christmas and New Years when my in-laws are visiting. None are in order yet, but some are for specific dates marked.</p> <p>’Tis the season to give<br /> * Take hot coffee or hot chocolate to the school crossing guards<br /> * Create a snack basket for our mail carriers<br /> * Arrange a hot chocolate and cookies gift basket and leave it on our neighbor’s front porch anonymously<br /> * Purchase a gift for the MOMS toy drive<br /> * Make a bird feeder for Carl and fill it with seeds (side note: there’s this random, crazy cardinal that has been flying from the fence into the playroom window for MONTHS, and my girls have named him Carl :silly: )<br /> * Do something helpful for each sibling<br /> * Write a thank you note to someone in our community who helps you</p> <p>Baking and making<br /> * Bake cookies for Santa<br /> * Make a paper plate wreath for your bedroom door<br /> * Make paper snowflakes to decorate our entry<br /> * Bundle up for a backyard chiminea and make s’mores<br /> * Make and pray an M&amp;M rosary (Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 12/8)<br /> * Make jingle bell jewelry<br /> * Make Christmas waffles for breakfast (red and green funfetti)<br /> * Write a letter to Santa</p> <p>Seasonal outings<br /> * Take a nighttime walk to look at Christmas lights<br /> * Visit Santa<br /> * Visit the tree farm and cut our tree<br /> * Visit the model railroad Christmas village at &lt;local institution&gt;<br /> * Zoo Lights</p> <p>Cozy at home<br /> * Enjoy a candy cane while we begin listening to The Cinnamon Bear (this’ll be 12/1 - it’s an old radio show with an episode each day in December that’s a family tradition)<br /> * Sip hot apple cider by the fire and read the Christmas story from the Bible<br /> * Christmas camp out! (their fave family tradition - they camp in the living room with the tree lights on and Christmas movies)<br /> * Put shoes out for St. Nicholas and read his story together (12/5)<br /> * Have an indoor snowball fight (I bought some fluffy faux snow balls)<br /> * Decorate your room with Christmas lights<br /> * PJ brunch while watching The Polar Express </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859205 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:32:01 +0000 wrkbrk 2859205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They have a bunch of cute tiny crap errr I mean toys at Barnes and Noble for the holiday season! Also yes to stickers and bandaids and maybe even a couple of folded up homemade coupons for things? Like a movie night, ice cream, going out to see the Christmas lights? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859192 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:27:55 +0000 PinkElephant 2859192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I just use a sturdy decorated gift box I bought at Homegoods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859187 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:31:32 +0000 looch 2859187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am doing small games, kinetic rocks, magic tricks, some candy, socks, books and activities. When it doesn't fit in the bag, it goes right next to it, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859155 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:14:24 +0000 snowjewelz 2859155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Aww that's a cute idea too! Maybe next year! </p> <p>@rattles: Uhh share pretty pleaseeee :happy: </p> <p>@PinkElephant: Ohh the Christmas box is a good idea to store things that don't fit there (which are most things lol) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859110 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:48:04 +0000 periwinklebee 2859110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buy your LOs a mini christmas tree and then put in small ornaments to decorate the tree with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859109 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:45:27 +0000 rattles 2859109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I put activities in ours. I split it into giving activities, baking/making activities, seasonal outings and seasonal home activities . I’m actually just finishing this year’s list today! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859108 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:45:12 +0000 PinkElephant 2859108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Besides what’s been mentioned, I’ve done pennies, shopkins (break up a large pack), and slips of paper noting an activity we will do or to open the Christmas Box, where I can stash larger dollar spot items like sticker books, balls, socks, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859097 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:32:52 +0000 snowjewelz 2859097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Ooo! That's cute! I'd do that for the weekend days for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859095 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:28:35 +0000 Mamaof2 2859095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: you could also do activities - like bake cookies or decorate a gingerbread house or go see Christmas lights </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859090 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:25:16 +0000 snowjewelz 2859090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: I wonder if a chapstick fits; need to check! </p> <p>I found some ideas on Amazon too - Cute erasers, stamps... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859089 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:24:00 +0000 catgirl 2859089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>temporary tattoos, stickers, fun chap stick, hair clips, headbands, fun bandaids </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-put-in-the-little-advent-calendar-drawers#post-2859082 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:19:35 +0000 snowjewelz 2859082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can only think of chocolate coins and hershey kisses that would fit, but I don't really want to put much sweets so I'd only fill maybe a couple of days worth... </p> <p>I'm also looking on Amazon for small figurines that I could put in... Any other ideas? </p>