I have officially over-committed myself this week, and am already behind with our advent calendar (not to mention with housework, Christmas present making/ shopping etc etc).
My husband often reminds me not to turn enjoyable things into a burden. So, I refuse to become a slave to our advent calendar! Instead, I'm showing myself some grace. We can always catch-up, and even if we don't, whatever we do manage to do will help our kids to focus on Jesus this season. (Note: this applies to you too!)
Even if you haven't started an advent calendar, you might want to try some of the ideas below (without becoming a slave to the "perfect" calendar). Someone wrote on Facebook recently that a 25 day countdown is over-rated, especially for those with little kids. You could always do a 12 day, or 10 day countdown. Here are some lovely advent ideas online. (Thanks for those who sent me these links):
Cara sent me this link with lots of advent calendar ideas.
Allison has some more ideas for the wonderfully crafty among you
And, here is another cute idea that Allison's family are using this year. Can't wait to see how they go with it.
Erin is using a book/crafty advent calendar. It is similar-but-different to ours.
Here is Deb's calendar over at Home Life Simplified. This one involves sewing.
And, Debbie at Aspiring Mum, had a really simple advent calendar idea.
Finally, some of my Facebook friends posted these pictures of their calendars:
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How is your advent going this year?
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