Our Go-To Advent Calendar Fillers (Add Yours!)
This big list of Advent calendar fillers for kids collects ideas straight from parents to make stocking your family's DIY Advent calendar easy!
If you don't have an empty calendar but want in on the fun, you can count down the days until Christmas by reading a new holiday book each day. Or buy a pre-filled calendar that's ready to go.
Add the best Advent calendar filler ideas you've tried to the list!
Bath & Body Works PocketBac Hand Sanitizers
Kelly R. said: These kid-favorite small hand sanitizers come in fun holiday scents every year. Stuff a few into the DIY Advent calendar for a little extra winter germ fighting.
Suncoat Girl Nail Polish
Kelly R. said: Surprise your kid with a new non toxic nail polish color every day, for a whole month of festive manicures.
Minecraft Nano Metalfigs
Kelly R. said: These high quality metal figures would make a great small Advent calendar filler gift for Minecraft fans!
Random Acts of Kindness
Kelly R. said: Want to think beyond traditional toys and candy for your Advent calendar filler ideas? Write down acts of kindness for kids on small pieces of paper, one for each day. Simple daily tasks like calling a grandparent or shoveling snow for a neighbor will help inspire the spirit of giving that the season is all about.
Christmas Earrings
Kelly R. said: A multi pack of Christmas earrings (divided up) will go over big as tiny Advent calendar fillers if your daughter has her ears pierced, and they'll get used for years!
Money
Sue Krawitz Tandoc said: My kids love filling their piggy banks with coins and a great opportunity to earn coins is in their Advent calendar! You can make it special by adding in the unique States quarters, a dollar bill, collectibles and brand new shiny coins from the bank!
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