Beer lovers, listen up. If counting down the days until Christmas with candy or chocolate isn’t your thing, we found one of the best boozy Advent calendars for bringing breweries from around the country straight to your door. The GiveThemBeer Advent calendar offers a little something for everyone from IPAs to stouts and ales. This is the cutest Advent calendar ever. We won’t give all the surprises away, but a bevy of forest friends gather to celebrate the holidays in snowy, tree-lined woods. With a slim footprint (and price tag!) this paper calendar will easily become a treasured holiday decoration. Plus, it’s one of the most earth-friendly options on our list. Each calendar is 100% recyclable, and the brand plants a tree for every product sold. I’m not usually one for IPAs, but this countdown expanded my palette in the best ways. My partner and I loved hosting our own happy hour during the 12 days leading up to Christmas, and I know you will, too! In the Christian tradition, Advent is four weeks and is intended as a time of preparation for the arrival of Jesus Christ.

Tip- In hindsight, I wish my number squares were smaller. I should have used the 1-1/4″ punch to make the larger squares and cut the smaller squares 1″! As a crafter and budding crocheter, I love The Woobles,” shares Senior Shopping Editor Katie Bandurski. “This social media-famous brand makes a new hobby accessible to everyone with simple instructions and high-quality yarn. The Woobles Advent calendar isn’t quite as beginner-friendly—you need to know some crochet basics—but it’s a great way to practice and conquer small projects.” But, as I walked around the store looking at all the beautiful Christmas decor, I realized I could make it for so much less than buying it! If you’ve never had one, you might be interested in learning its history. What is an Advent Calendar

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I grabbed two bags, assuming they were the same, but when I opened the second one, it had a snowman instead of a house. Crocheters, this one’s for you. If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your craft every day in December, you can’t go wrong with The Woobles Advent calendar. This well-constructed calendar has everything you need to keep calm and stitch on as part of the Most Yarn-derful Time of the Year Bundle. For nights when the holidays get stressful, we found just the countdown to get you in the holiday spirit. It’s the GiveThemBeer liquor Advent calendar filled with 24 nights of everyone’s favorite spirits. Think tequila for Christmas margaritas and Bailey’s for creamy espresso martinis. Last, adhere the wood cutouts to the top of the calendar box with hot glue. Enjoy Your New DIY Advent Calendar

The boxes are 2″ X 2,” but they are a bit crooked, so I added 1/8″ to the height of each square (you’ll see why in a minute).

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If you're anything like us, you already started shopping for the best Christmas decorations, are brainstorming festive recipes and hunting for the most popular holiday presents this year. But, it isn't until December 1st rolls around that the Christmas countdown truly begins — and that's where a Christmas advent calendar comes into play. Whether it's for your little ones, your boyfriend or yourself, these DIY advent calendars make every day of December feel a bit more special.