Picture this: a beautifully crafted calendar, each of its 24 doors guarding a childhood memory. Fried Eggs that conjure days of mischief and mirth; Fizzy Cherries that burst with a tangy surprise; Watermelon Slices that aren’t your typical fruit, but a taste of pure, unbridled joy. Carrie Honaker is a food writer who loves surprises, especially when they are chocolate. As a restaurateur and avid home cook, she has made her fair share of chocolate confections for the holidays. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Bon Appetit, Allrecipes, and Wine Enthusiast. SoSweet isn't just providing a product; we're offering the fabric to weave your family's Christmas memories. As the little ones squeal with delight at a Gummy Meerkat or a Friendship Ring, or as grown-ups find solace in a classic like Rhubarb Custard, these moments become the threads of joy that Christmas memories are made of. Within our wide range of wholesale chocolate advent calendars, you will find something to cater to every taste. There are options to cater for every chocoholic, with a selection that includes the Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar, and the Galaxy Smooth Chocolate Advent Calendar. You’ll also find favourite Ferrero and Cadbury advent calendars alongside the exciting range of new kids’ advent calendars. So there are Christmas advent calendars for every chocolate lover. Puffy paint ( this set includes classic, metallic, glitter, neon and glow-in-the-dark—just split it up and give your child one or two bottles per day!)

Bookmarks (for added fun, buy a set of scratch art bookmarks that your kids can decorate themselves!) While there are lots of advent calendar gift ideas in this article that DON’T involve candy, we thought we’d start with the classics.Makeup remover pads (you can buy regular disposable ones, or even reusable ones if you’re looking for a more eco-friendly alternative!) Perhaps you’re not a fan of the ingredients that go into the tiny chocolates in store-bought calendars (or your kids have food intolerances like ours do, and they can’t eat them anyway). Cupcake liners (consider getting ones with colourful designs, Christmas-themed ones that you can use for your holiday baking, or a set of zero-waste silicone liners that can be reused again and again)

By the way, if you’re getting ready for Christmas, you may want to read our guides to the best Christmas hampers and the best artificial Christmas trees next.) Board game pieces (spread out the pieces and play the game together once all of them have been collected) Magnetic letters (include a few different letter-shaped magnets and make your child decipher the secret message!)What do you fill a DIY advent calendar with? Chocolates and candy, of course—or perhaps some healthy alternatives like nuts or herbal tea sachets! Do you have an artistic kiddo at home? Here are lots of fun crafty things you can put in their advent calendar to encourage their love of crafts—and a lot of them are available for cheap at the dollar store! Explore our fantastic selection of Advent Calendars, each filled with a scrumptious assortment of sweets and chocolates: 1. Lindt Chocolate Advent Calendar Washable paint (split up the set and give your child one bottle per day—you can even plan a specific craft to make with each one!)

Whatever the reasoning, if you’re sitting there wondering, “What can I put in my homemade advent calendar?” and no ideas spring to mind, we’ve got you covered. The magic, however, doesn’t end at taste. It's in the very act of discovery. Whether one's heart beats for chocolate, yearns for the vivacity of fizz, or holds a soft spot for jelly or foam, there's a moment of enchantment awaiting every day of December. Peppermints (for a bit of extra magic, place them in cute little bags and call them “candy cane seeds”)If the Advent calendar has 12 slots, you can either start 12 days before Christmas (on December 13th) or follow the traditional Christian 12 Days of Christmas, which spans from December 25 to January 6. It includes items for every budget, ranging from handwritten notes to inexpensive dollar store ideas to cheap (and not-so-cheap) electronics for teenagers and adults. Both of Moo Free’s chocolate alternative advent calendars contain their much-loved free-from chocolate, which is made using organic cocoa beans and, you guessed it, no milk or dairy products! Their milk and white chocolate alternatives are a real treat, that will only add value to your shelves. We've observed the evolution of advent calendars, where tiny trinkets, beauty baubles, and aromatic essences have made their mark. Yet, at SoSweet, we believe in celebrating the profound joys reminiscent of simpler times. When the allure of a single sweet could light up our faces, making the anticipation of Christmas a thrill in itself. At SoSweet, we pride ourselves on offering a unique, high-quality selection of Advent Calendars that cater to all tastes. Here's why you should choose us: