Last year I came across this adorable advent calendar from Twig and Thistle. We were already well into December and it was too late to make one. This year I’m bringing my ‘A’ game to Christmas and I knew I had to make one! I picked up a pack of Wilton 2″ favor tins months…
Halloween Countdown
I’ve made it a tradition to make an advent calendar for my favorite holidays and events. I’ve been making custom designed magnetic favor tins with a fun surprise each day inside the tin. Each day there is a different activity, treat, or something special to unveil. Check out the other countdown’s I’ve put together: Christmas…
Birthday Countdown
It all started last Christmas when I made a tin advent calendar to countdown to Christmas. My kids loved counting down the days and having a special activity and treat to look forward to each day. After Christmas, I made a Valentine countdown and an Easter countdown. Because the kids had so much fun with…
Countdown to Easter
Are our house, we are always looking forward to the next party, event, or get together. When my kids know it is getting close to a birthday or holiday they will anxiously and relentlessly ask, “How many more days until _____?” One way I have managed this is by downloading an app for my phone…
Valentine Countdown
The clock is tickin’. Only a couple more weeks until Valentine’s day. I was really happy with how my Christmas advent calendar turned out and decided to give it a Valentine make-over. During Christmas, my kids loved opening each tin to see the activity we were going to do and enjoy a little treat. Celebrate…