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This year really is going by at the speed of light isn’t it? I have no idea how we have already pretty much reached November but here we are and if there is one thing I love about this time of year it’s all the advent calendars to choose from! It can be dull and gloomy here in the UK as the clocks change, so why not focus on all those fun festive things ahead in December and treat yourself and/or a loved one to one of these alternative advent calendars. You. Are. Welcome…
Beauty Calendar
I’ve opted for the Boots No7 beauty advent calendar for the past several years now as a little indulgent skincare treat in the lead up to Christmas but this year I spotted the MacMillan 24 Days of Joy version, which includes No7 alongside brands such as Liz Earle and Ted Baker, with a percentage of the sales going to charity and I couldn’t resist. I am so excited to open a nice little surprise each day in December.
LUSH Calendar
Speaking of skincare, LUSH have a few different options when it comes to advent calendars this Christmas but I personally love their more budget friendly 12 Days of Christmas calendar which, as you may have guessed by the name, includes 12 fantastic LUSH products behind each door. From festive themed bath bombs to special scented soaps and indulgent lip butters, this is the calendar for any LUSH fan out there.
Coffee Calendar
Buying for somebody who simply doesn’t function without a cup of coffee in the morning? You need this Beanies advent calendar! Packed full of flavoured instant coffee, with a full size treat bookending the season, this is one not to miss for coffee lovers!
The Sweetest Calendar
Oh yes, Swizzels do an sweet-filled advent calendar and my word do I want to open it right now and inhale the contents. If you are as big a sugar fiend as me (or know somebody who is), this is a great alternative to a chocolate calendar and comes with tasty treats behind each door right up to Christmas Eve.
Disney Calendar
Perfect for little Disney fans, this Disney Advent Calendar Game & Puzzle is just what you need to keep them occupied whilst they patiently count down the days until Santa comes! Each day you collect a little more until you have a whole board game ready to play on Christmas Day – what a fantastic idea.
Allergen Free Calendar
If you’re on a restricted diet or avoiding certain allergens for any reason, you’ll be pleased to hear that you don’t have to miss out on a tasty treat this advent as NOMO have a fab allergen-free advent calendar offering chocolate treats behind each door that are free from dairy, gluten, egg and nuts and plant-based (so suitable for vegetarians and vegans too). Plus I can confirm, the chocolate is super tasty – there really is no missing out when it comes to NOMO’s advent calendar!
A Twist of Date
Taking social media by storm, A Twist of Date have the perfect alternative advent calendar this year with their downloadable, print at home date night idea calendar. You can personalise it with your names, making it a sweet little gift idea for your partner, ready for 1st December.
So there you have it, several fantastic alternative advent calendars to choose from, sure to be well received as a gift for that special somebody, or as a lovely little payday treat for yourself ready for December!
Items featured in this post have been gifted for the purpose of inclusion, however all words and images are my own.
