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Here’s a gift for crafters, young and mature This DIY ornament Advent calendar includes all the bells and whistles for designing their own felt Christmas tree ornaments. Kids of all ages will craft 25 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In my house, advent calendars are a big deal. Last year, we had six advent calendars going at one time.

In our advice column, “Ask the Strategist,” we take your most burning shopping questions and survey friends, call up experts, and draw on our own personal experience to answer them. If you have an ...

Help Barbie get ready for the holidays! This Advent calendar includes Barbie plus 23 stylish surprises so that kids can play dress-up with their doll and create lots of different looks! The fun starts ...

This year, government officials used the pandemic to curtail Thanksgiving traditions and family get-togethers. One governor asked citizens to do a very uncharitable thing -- turn in their neighbors ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Advent calendars are a fun and visual way for kids to keep ...

In the Velasquez family, we have learned that the more fully we prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus, the holier our Christmas celebration becomes. Advent helps push back the creeping ...

If you are looking for an Advent calendar that is packed with tons of chcolatey goodness and delicacies, then this list is for you.

Most of the time, Advent calendars involve opening a little cardboard window and devouring a piece of candy in one quick bite. And that's great but it's also fun when there's a longer interactive ...