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DIY advent calendar for yourself - what small things would you put in it?

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Seziah · 02/10/2026 13:43

A bit early but I’m thinking of getting one of those reusable cardboard or wooden advent calendars to put some little treats in for myself that I will forget about by Christmas. What would you put in yours? Issue is they have to be small things to fit in the little drawers and not cost a fortune if there’s 24 to fill.

So fair I’ve thought of:
Favourite lip balm,
Good highstreet cream blush and lipstick,
Split a box of Heroes or Celebrations and put the best ones in random drawers,
A very tiny craft kit,
Bookmark,
Small perfume - maybe solid perfume?,
Bauble for the tree,
Little affirmation cards.

That’s it so far!

DIY advent calendar for yourself - what small things would you put in it?
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Username7258 · 02/10/2026 14:21

Nice jewellery, posh salt pot, fancy tins, chilli jam or chutney, chocs, tea bags and accessories, tiny puzzles, seeds.

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