Attitude of Gratitude
Today is the day we start our Advent Calendar tradition.
Advent Calendar
It is a simple way to remind us what this time of the year means to us. This is also an excellent learning experience for your little ones year after year. We do not do every day of December, which gives us a chance to complete the tasks.
1 small toy won’t hurt, make it fun!
Also, among the mission of kindness, try and sprinkle in some new ornaments, little toys, and candy to make it fun.
Need a little help with what to add to your advent tradition? Check out the list below:
Donate gently used toy
Donate a new toy
Pajama day
Movie night with popcorn
Donate money to a non-profit
Boardgame night
Bake cookies
Make hot chocolate
Pay it Forward
Make Christmas ornaments
Send Christmas cards
Leave a treat for your mail-carrier
Play Christmas Music all-day
Wrap gifts
Donate canned goods to a food bank
Have other fun ideas for advent your family enjoys? Share below.
Write down a task for the family to complete that day!
Can't find an advent calendar? Just create your own.
Grab any box that has a top and bottom that is easy to open and close. Then glue smaller boxes inside that box. Paper mache boxes work great and available at any craft store. Decorate the top of your boxes as you wish, and don't forget to add numbers. Use some pretty festive paper to write down the task.
The goal is to have an attitude of gratitude and make it a family tradition your family looks forward to every year.