Advent Calendar Activities (10, plus 15 more)

I'm always looking for new ideas for advent calendars for the kiddos. Last year I made a calendar, but I wanted to try something different this year.  As a cruised through Pinterest, I saw an idea of using paper sacks that the kids could open each day. So, that was my starting point, and I adapted it for my kiddos (ages 8, 5, & 3).  Each sack has either a treat or special activity to do. I wrote the activities on index cards and stuck them in the sacks along with the items. I tried to make it as budget friendly as possible and use whatever we already had around the house.  I plan to stick the sacks under the tree and let them take turns opening a sack each day. Well, here's my list and what I stuck in each bag. Hope it's helpful! Have Fun! (scroll down for a few quick pics)

25 Activities 

1-M&M treat (m&m's)
2-Glow stick fun (glow sticks from dollar store)
3-Make Christmas Juice (kool-aide & straws)
4-Pick a toy to give away (Walmart sack)
5-Milky Way candy (mini Milky Ways-to remember Jesus is the way...)
6-Watch a Christmas movie (DVD we already have)
7-Balloon Fun (balloons to blow up & play with)
8-Drink Hot cocoa with marshmallows (baggies of marshmallows)
9-Make coffee filter snowflakes (coffee filters)
10-Pez candy treat (Pez candy & dispensers)
11-Write a thank-you note to someone (thank-you notes)
12-Read "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'  (Santa hat for the reader)
13-Make Tree Craft (foam tree craft from dollar store)
14-Redbox movie night (popcorn & licorice)
15-Camp in the living room (mini flashlights & batteries)
16-Make Christmas cookies (cookie cutters)
17-Make Christmas cards to give away (holiday stickers)
18-Nerf Gun battle (nerf bullets)
19-Surprise in your stocking
20-Make a snowflake ornament (Popsicle sticks & puzzle pieces)
21-Family game night (deck of cards & LRC dice game)
22-Drive around and look at Christmas lights (mini light string)
23-Candy cane treat (candy canes- to remember Jesus is the Good Shepherd..)
24-Pick a gift to open early (gift bow)
25-Read the story of Jesus' birth (board book- but we'll read kids bible as well)

**Helpful tip: make sure you write down what you've put in each sack so you can be prepared for the activity or make a last minute change if needed!

What are your favorite Advent activities?

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