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Ditch the Chocolate! 5 Advent Calendar Ideas Your Kids Will Actually Love

Episode 41

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Ever found yourself staring at those chocolate-filled advent calendars in the store and thinking, "There's got to be a better way"? Well, you're in luck! In this episode, I'm spilling the beans on how our family does advent calendars - and trust me, it's way more fun (and less sugar-filled) than the store-bought ones. I'll walk you through some awesome alternatives that'll have your kids bouncing with excitement all December long. Plus, I'll share some of our family's favorite Christmas traditions that make the season extra special.


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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • 2:00 - How traditions look in our family

  • 8:34 - My Christmas pet peeve

  • 9:32 - The Splurge Advent

  • 11:51 - The Shared Advent

  • 15:07 - The Connection Advent

  • 20:31 - The Blessings Advent


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