Cheat's Advent

  Christmas snuck up on me this year. 

 I knew it was coming but I was so busy with the craft show that time for anything else kind of fell by the wayside.

Last year I made a cute advent calendar which the kids enjoyed, but I didn't have time to make one and I didn't want to buy one (make that 3)

So I cheated!! 

Here's what you need:

A chalkboard sticker, a Christmas gift bag, candy and chocolate

 

  Literally, cut out the sticker, peel and stick on and write a message - I did the countdown to Christmas.

I divided all the candy and chocolates into bags (3 items in each bag) and dropped them in the gift bag.

Seriously? Could it be any easier???

  And.. the kids are so, so excited to countdown and receive a treat...

 

I may still make an Advent next Christmas but so far this has been way more popular than last year's one. 

It worked out to be about the same price as having to buy 3 cheap Advent calenders and the kids like that they get a variety of treats in the bag.

And it was a quick, easy project...gotta love that!!!

Take care everyone,


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xxx

 

Linking up to some or all of these great parties 

and

http://www.threemangoseeds.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/its-party-time-12-2-12.html

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/12/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-129.html 

http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/12/making-the-world-cuter-14/#more-10770

http://www.sewcando.com/2012/12/craftastic-monday-link-party-trim-tee.html

http://clarescraftroom.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/under-christmas-tree.html