It’s a pure joy making your own calendar. It’s not just about the result—it’s the glitter-covered chaos, the giggles when someone tries to sneak a peek, and the joy of creating something unique.

Deena Shinn is a freelance writer and editor. When she's not writing or wrangling her two feisty daughters, you can find her experimenting with sourdough bread or exploring northern California.

It’s hard to wait for the holidays to arrive — especially when you’re a kid. But Advent calendars can be a fun way to count down as a family, while sprinkling in small bits of whimsy along the way. In ...

If you've been shopping on the high street recently, you'll have spotted Christmas jumpers and festive decorations already taking up space on the shelves. And if your child hasn't yet done their ...

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 ...

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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 ...