When testing and selecting the advent calendars for kids we considered, opening experience, what's inside and value. They are after all completely delicious and I have been known to snaffle these up when the kids are not around.

Mostly focusing on home fragrance and sleep, as well as a few vacuum cleaners, I've tested pretty much every item you can think of that you need in your home. We can't think of a better way to countdown to Christmas – advent isn't just for chocolate (or kids). It's great for sustainability as it isn't a single-use advent calendar and can be used for many years, filling it up with different things each year.The best thing about this DIY advent calendar is that it can be personalised with your child’s name on the top of the roof, so makes a lovely keepsake for every year. In each box is something fun for your child to do such as a craft, recipe card, story book or elf challenge. Consumer Reviews We ensure an evaluation of the ratings using references all over the internet for each product. Whether it's to play a board game or put your phones in a drawer for one evening, or even to go for a romantic dinner for two. These would be great to add to an advent you have to fill yourself, like the fabric one down this page.

A great way to enjoy the countdown to Christmas while looking after your body, aiding digestion and immunity and enjoying a good ol'cuppa. The oaty bites are considered suitable from 12 months, but the jammie monsters biscuits are suggested for 18 months plus, because they are made from 2 layers of biscuit which is a bit harder to eat. The children were really excited to see what type of treat they would find behind the door but they did say “there isn’t any chocolate though”. Behind each box lies a donation to a different charity so instead of receiving each day of December, you are giving back. This year we’ve got one from Tony’s Chocoloney which I am very excited about, although I do like the look of the Haribo one and I have a (not so) secret love of Skinny Whip!Guest post If you were offered a job with long hours, demanding clients who don’t always communicate well, and a feeling of daily repetitiveness, you. The meaning of road signs allows your child to learn thinking skills, shape recognition, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills ahead of time. Countdown to Christmas with a new mini storybook featuring Peppa Pig, George Pig and all their friends. Each number on the door is clear and will be a great way to help Rex with the concept of counting and the idea and look of numbers. I have found with my daughters that they lost interest in the oaty bars when they got bigger and ate more adult targeted foods.