Counting down........

Counting down the days to Christmas is a tradition in our family. However, the way we go about it changes yearly. The problem is we just haven't found the one for us. 

We have had an advent tree, a visiting angel (think elf on the shelf) and hidden stockings. The tree was good for one child but not for two. The angel lost her appeal after a week.  The stockings, although a favorite of  the girls, wasn't easy when I work third shift.

 

So I set out to see what I could find. I found ones that hung on the wall, ones that used premade boxes, ones that used all gifts, ones that used candy.....you get the picture there was a lot. Finally I stumbled on this one.

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It was perfect!!! This one would all me to incorporate all my ideas. I wanted to be able to included a few gifts, a few crafts, a few activities but most things that spread the holiday cheer. Spreading the cheer was important as I feel that seems to be lost lately. While I was searching for ideas for spreading the joy, I stumbled upon a this 

Sorry, I am unable to find the original source
 

Again this was perfect it would allow us to leave treats with a nice little explanation attached. The last thing I need was numbers for the package. Thanks again to pinterest I found these numbers.

 

Once I had everything wrapped and in the bucket I realized I need a way for the girls to select the random acts. I typed up a list and posted it on the fridge.

 

 

Now with the bucket in place the only thing left to do is count down the days.

 

 

Does your family have a count down tradition?