The holidays are rapidly approaching. And if you’re anything like me, the days leading up to the most wonderful time of year are almost as exciting as the actual festivities.
The most popular way to escalate the excitement as Christmas approaches might be the beloved Advent calendar. The idea is simple: Count down the days in December leading up to Christmas Eve. Growing up we always had advent calendars and it was one of my favorite traditions. We had the old school chocolate ones, but now there are so many options!
I did some research to find some of the best advent calendars out there! Be sure to order soon so they can arrive by December first!
For the beer lover
This is the advent calendar I went with this year. The Illinois Craft Beer Advent Calendar. This advent calendar consists of 24 exclusive Illinois craft beers for 24 days of holiday cheer! Each beer was made exclusively for this Advent Calendar. You will not find these beers anywhere else! I love how this advent calendar supports local breweries. Two Brother’s Brewing also has their own beer advent calendar as well!
For The Wine Lover
What’s better than sipping a new wine every day leading up to the holidays? Not much. It’s The Most Wonderful Wine Of The Year Wine Advent Calendar from Total Wine is the perfect way to count down to Christmas. Try 24 different wines from different US wine regions! This fun holiday addition won’t disappoint! I know Sams Club and Costco also sell wine advent calendars!
For The Candle Lover
Yes, candles can indeed be a part of your self-care this holiday season. This calendar features 12 of Voluspa’s bestselling fragrances, like Santal Vanille, Panjore Lychee, Goji Tarocco Orange and (our current favorite) Spiced Pumpkin Latte.
For The Foodie
This limited edition Bonne Maman is ideal for foodies and bakers alike. Each door reveals a 1-ounce jelly, fruit preserves or honey jar, including exclusive holiday flavors like Cherry with Hibiscus Flower, Sweet Orange and Passion Fruit and Wild Blueberry with Lemon Balm.
For The Tea Lover
Savor 24 unique blends of soothing, finely sourced tea every day of the season. Each of the 24 teas is unique to the day, ranging from Chinese black tea to Scandinavian tea with cranberry and elderflower. All they’ll need is a favorite mug, a comfy perch by the fire, and maybe a gingerbread cookie for dunking.
For The Beauty Lover
If you’ve been thinking of expanding your beauty and skincare collection, this advent calendar is perfect for you. It features all the products you’ve been thinking about trying, from an eye mask to lip liner and nail polish. Oh, and did I mention it’s worth more than $102 but only costs $45?
For The Spicy Food Lover
This is the hottest advent calendar of 2021…literally. It comes with 12 bottles of hot sauce that will be sure to heat things up this holiday season. Some top-rated flavors to look forward to are Habanero Green, Carolina Reaper, Extra Hot Hot and Wasabi. BRB, my mouth is already on fire.
For The Self Care Goddess
Why take a boring old shower when you can turn it into a spa-like experience? That’s what this gift is all about. For 24 days, you (or the person you’re buying it for) will find a new shower steamer that’s meant to transform your shower into a holiday-scented experience.
For The Cheese Lover
Run to your local Aldi to get your hands on their famous cheese advent calendar! They go quick, so don’t walk on this one! You can also order it on Amazon here! Enjoy 24 of highly crafted European cheeses. Contains cheeses that range from basic, sweet cheddars to a more complex array of Goudas, some with a nutty bite and others with a fiery kick. If you’re lucky you can also swipe Aldi’s Wine advent calendar too!
For Your Furry Friend
Don’t forget about your pup this holiday season! This Advent Calendar for Dogs features 35 delicious, all-natural treats for them to discover every day. The treats are all natural, 1-2 ingredients per treat, and 95% pure poultry and beef!
What advent are you treating yourself with this December!?
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