We always had the paper advent calendars when I was growing up and I remember that every third day (since I alternated with my siblings), getting to open the little box was so exciting. And it was just a photo inside! I have been wanting to have a pocket calendar for Linden ever since she was born (because I’ve long since love this one) and this year I finally got around to making one.
I didn’t do anything fancy—I simply found fabric that I love and sewed on little strips, then used decorative stitching to make seams—and some of my edges might still be unfinished. But there are hits of metallic thread and the pockets are big enough for small treats. And it adds a bit of holiday fun in the dining room, which is nice to see everyday.
Here are a few things that I tucked inside:
a bag of beads for us to string into a necklace
box of raisins
a roll of washi tape (so far, her favorite!)
tiny dark chocolate bars
a little ruler (because she likes to use the ones at school to make straight lines)
little colored pencils
holiday socks
a stamp (so we can make her teachers holiday cards)
activities like going to the nutcracker, making cookies with mama, or going to the library
And the one in the bigger pocket for Christmas Day? Bunny treats! I figured she would enjoy her absolute favorite treat on the most special of holidays.