Advent calendars include different things in different families. I always try to include Scriptures about the first Christmas for our family to read before they get their little goodies. Of course, kids always love getting candy but there are so many other things you can include. If you’re running out of ideas for Advent calendar fillers, just take a few ideas from the list below.
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101 Ideas for Advent Calendar Fillers
Edible Advent Calendar Fillers
- chocolate kisses
- mint flavored kisses
- starlight mints
- cinnamon hard candies
- peppermint bark
- butterscotch hard candies
- carmel hard candies
- Milk Maid Royals
- candy canes
- Christmas nougats
- Dum-Dum holiday pops
- chocolate Santas
- old fashioned hard candies
- ribbon candy
- nuts
- fruit
- hot chocolate packets
- peppermint bark tea bags
Toys
- stickers
- erasers
- glow sticks
- wind up toys
- Lego minifigs or Playmobil figures
- doll accessories
- dollhouse furniture
- Matchbox cars
- yo yo
- mini playing cards
- jacks
- rubber balls
- marbles
- temporary tattoos
- mini puzzle
- mini 3-D puzzle
- deck of cards
Advent Calendar Fillers for Crafters
- rubber stamps
- mini craft kits
- washi tape
- glitter
- pens
- crayons
- markers
- colored pencils
- novelty erasers
- tiny journal
Advent Calendar Fillers for Bakers
- cookie cutters
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- spices
- sprinkles
Sentimental Advent Calendar Fillers
- handwritten notes
- photos
- memorabilia from the year (ticket stubs, etc)
Advent Calendar Fillers for Young Ladies
- sample size perfume or makeup
- candy cane ChapStick
- sugar cookie ChapStick
- lip balm
- nail polish
- nail art stickers
- manicure set
- pedicure set
- hand lotion
- fancy soaps
- bath bomb
- bath salts
- essential oils
- hair accessories
- necklace
- earrings
- bracelet
- rings
Advent Calendar Fillers for Those with a Green Thumb
- tiny succulents
- seeds or bulbs
- air plants
- fairy garden furniture
Other Ideas
- party popper
- USB stick
- earphones
- key chain
- shoelaces
- Christmas socks
- Christmas ornaments
- magnets
- scented candle
- sticky note pad
- tiny picture frame
- sprig of mistletoe
- concert tickets
- movie tickets
- gift card to a favorite restaurant
- coupons for time together
- stamps
- silver dollar
- $2.00 bill
- foreign money
- money
I’d love to know if you have any other unique ideas for christmas stocking fillers. Leave a comment and let me know.
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
Julia Ferdinand says
Thank you for these ideas!! I fill each day of the advent calendar with a different family activity everything from making hot chocolate, baking Christmas cookies, to driving to THE neighborhood that really lights it all up and going to see The Nutcracker. This way we all have something to look forward to. It takes some planning because of after school activities so the more time consuming things happen on weekends but we spend more time together this way and really get into the season.
ducttapeanddenim says
You’re welcome! Hope you have a great Advent season!
Kathy A says
I loved this list….as I fit several of the categories–dollhouse lover, baker, crafter, I would just love to have someone do an Advent calendar for me! Another collection to look for year round–finding things on sale, thrifting, etc.!
Pam says
Just made an oragami Christmas Tree made from a one dollar bill.