Early Advent Countdown Ideas [Christmas Prep 101]

Count down to Christmas! Yes, you can start now if you want. ([Try our easy printable countdown board tutorial.]()) Here's the running countdown.... # Plus, you can start now to prep an advent calendar for Christmas, to start December 1st. Anticipation is part of the fun and joy of the holiday! (Really, it's science -- look it up!) TIP: Use our [printable holiday activity planner](=) to start your December planning now! [[click here to download the PDF](] Whether you have a simple numbered countdown, or a small gift or activity each day, this is one of my favorite easy holiday traditions (as long as I plan ahead!) 🔨 Our Favorite DIY Advent Calendars - ​[Christmas Ornament Countdown Advent]() - build an easy advent calendar to hold 24 ornaments + a star to put on the mini painted Christmas tree - ​[Easy Pallet Wood Tree Advent Calendar]() - just flip the card each day to count down - ​[Farmhouse Ornament Advent Board](=) - build an ornament display board for 24 ornaments, and make 4 easy farmhouse ornaments - plus [80 fast fun and frugal DIY advent calendars](=), [30 advent calendars to make or buy](=), and [11 DIY Christmas advent calendar garland ideas](​ ​ (also a great alternative to let the kids decorate and redecorate this tree instead of the real tree!) ​ 🛒 The Shortcut: Just Buy It If you enjoy handmade, then taking the time to make things (especially ahead of time like right now!) is worth it. But if it brings you less joy or just doesn't work with your schedule, go ahead and purchase that advent calendar! Now until October is actually a great time to purchase an advent calendar early -- many of last year's calendars are on mega sale to clear them out (and they're not dated, so who would know?) and the new ones are just hitting the shelves so grab one before they sell out. Tip: If it's showing out of stock, check back in a couple of days as stock changes quickly. Here are some that we love: For Magical Fans - ​[Harry Potter Funko Pop Advent]() (on sale!) - ​[Harry Potter Holiday Magic Advent]()​ - ​[Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up Book Advent]() (sale) For Pets and Their People - 😻[15 Days of Cat Socks Advent]() - cats + socks is always a win! - ​[Dog/Cat Treat Fillable Advent Calendar]()​ - ​[Pop-Out Dog Advent Calendar Suitcase]() - and [there's a cat version]()available now, too! - ​[Cat Toy Advent Calendar]() - or... my cat can't read the calendar, so a [pack of assorted toys]() may as well be an advent... For Kids & Family - ​[Wooden Roller Coaster Toy Advent Calendar]() (sale) - this is SO darling! - ​[Family Movie Marathon Christmas Countdown]() - ​[Sock Advent Calendars]() - we love these, so watch for more in stock beginning in mid-September typically - ​[Sew Your Own Felt Advent Calendar Kit]() - great for crafters! - ​[12 Days of Christmas Puzzle Advent]() - darling mini puzzles for some together (or alone) time! ​ Don't want any more early Christmas ideas? [Just click here.]( ❤️ Cassity P.S. These are a few of our favorite things… Also check out #ad [these building plans](=), [our shop](), [handmade favorites]() and [THE Best painting resource ever](). Want to see more DIY projects? To get an email whenever I post a new article, [click here](=) - or - [click here]( to get the weekly digest of new posts. You're receiving this email because you made a purchase or signed up at Remodelaholic.com. You can [Change Email Preferences](=) or [Unsubscribe]( at any time Remodelaholic LLC | 224 S Main ST #223, Springville, UT 84663