I know, December 1st is only a few days away so really… We should have been on this already. But come on, life is crazy busy, and if you’re anything like me you probably still need a few things to fill your advent calendar with. I mean, I was ahead of the game and totally made one family of friends an advent calendar gift, and even got it hung up in their home so it’s ready to go for them. However, I need to do the advent calendar at my house now. I decided to share my list of Advent Calendar fillers with you, in case you need ideas. The best part? Many of these can be picked up at the store easily, or you can order them on Amazon Prime and get them with 2-day shipping before the first. However, if you’ve got something interesting in mind like some Fashion Cool Socks or personalized jewelry then you can give yourself some more time to get them and slip them in on a later advent day when the kids or your partner is in bed, they won’t suspect a thing!
Your Advent Calendar
First, you have to figure out what kind of advent calendar you’re going to do, and what it will hold. For instance, if you have a child who loves their online games or card games, then you may want to put in gaming figurines, game codes, pokemon cards from websites like Pokeflip, and others similar to it, you could also think about putting in a game they have asked for on the final day so it’s like an extra present.
Pre-Filled Advent Calendars
At this point, I wont judge you if you just purchase an advent calendar you like and set it up. You can go as simple as those basic chocolate advent calendars or you can pick out an amazing pre-filled advent calendar you love and set it up with little hassle. Especially when you have little-to-no time left… Like this week. I’ll share some awesome pre-filled calendars for each age rage below as well, to help you if that’s the route you decide to take.
Fillable Pre-Made Advent Calendars
If you want to skip the hassle of making an advent calendar, you can always order yourself an pre-made and fillable advent calendar. Target and Michaels both had a few this year when I went in, but here are a few you can still get with Amazon Prime shipping.
Making Your Own Advent Calendar
Another simple options is to just make your own advent calendar. There are TONS of DIY Advent Calendar options out there, but I opted to just do a simple Kraft bag Advent Calendar for my friends. I bought some Kraft bags in a couple of different sizes, though Kraft wrapping paper would work just as well. I then decorated them by drawing on them and using stickers on them, and labeled each one for each person on each day. I then used some twine and hung them up on their wall. It wasn’t super perfect for a first try, and I had to use existing nails in their wall since they’re selling their house soon, but it turned out pretty nice still.
Why I Chose the Kraft Bag Advent Calendar
I had decided that I wanted to put together a unique advent calendar with a lot of different things throughout the month. There’s nothing to expect, my friends have zero idea of what is inside each little kraft bag each day, and that’s exciting. One day does not give a hint for the next day. While I did do many days with some candy in them, there are lots of days with no candy. Plus, this family has 6 people, so 6 people with 25 days each equals a lot of different gifts and gift sizes that needed the option to be more flexible than single-sized boxes/drawers.
Advent Calendar Fillers for Everyone
Okay, so it’s time to start filling those Advent Calendars. It can be hard sometimes when you have kids of different ages and tastes, but here are some ideas for each one of them. Plus, as promised, ideas for pre-filled calendars too.
Advent Calendars for Babies and Toddlers
Babies and Toddlers might just be the hardest to fill for. I really had to think on this one, and honestly-it was great because I need to pick some out for Amelie to enjoy this year and she’s right between these two stages.
Pre-Filled Advent Calendars for Babies and Toddlers
Here are a few fun pre-filled baby and toddler Advent Calendar options you can still get with Prime 2-Day Shipping:
Advent Calendar Fillers for Babies
Here are some great fillers you can still get in time for your homemade Advent Calendar for babies, the ones not quite to todderl age, but old enough to play and enjoy things.
- Teething Toys
- Little People Figures
- Mini Wooden Toys/Cars
- Baby Safe Small Cars
- Bath Toys
- Rattles
- Baby Socks/Mittens/Gloves
- Mini Soft Books
- Soft Alphabet Cards
- Baby Headbands
- Bibs
- Texture Balls
- Sensory Toys
Advent Calendar Fillers for Toddlers
Here are some ideas for those little ones who are in the toddler stage, but not quite old enough for regular kids toys yet.
- Alphabet Magnets
- Toddler Level Flash Cards
- Sensory Toys
- Mini Board Books
- Toddler Cars
- Wooden Blocks
- Socks/Mittens/Gloves
- Bath Toys
- Waffle Block Figures
- PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 Figures
Advent Calendars for Younger Kids
For those kids who want to be big, but just aren’t quite yet…
Pre-Filled Advent Calendars for Young Kids
Here are some fun ideas for calendars you can just order and set up…
Advent Calendar Fillers for Young Kids
Here are some great fillers for those pre-school to around 2nd or 3rd grade.
- PLAYMOBIL ® Figures
- Lego Duplo Figures
- Disney Doorables Figures & Blind Bags – One great thing, the blind bags have two figures so I opened them and split them into different days…
- Disney Tsum Tsums
- Hot Wheels Cars
- Kids Card Games (Old Maid, Go Fish, etc.)
- Change/Cash (Some quarters, dollar bills/coins, etc.)
- Mini Stuffed Animals
- Flipazoo Plushes/Toys
- Play Doh
- Sticker Sheets
- Littlest Pet shop Pets
- Socks/Gloves/Mittens
- Plastic Animals
- Barbie/Doll Accessories
Advent Calendar Fillers for Older Kids & Pre-Teens
Here are some ideas for those kids who are definitely older than their pre-school-aged counterparts, but not quite a teenager yet. Older kid to pre-teen.
Pre-Filled Advent Calendars for Older Kids
Advent Calendar Fillers for Older Kids
- Mini Mochi Squishies
- Hot Wheels Cars
- Funko Blind Bags & Mini Figures
- Cash ($1-$5)
- Lego Figures & Blind Bags
- Fun Playing Cards
- Card Games (Uno, Phase 10, etc.)
- Travel Games
- Kids Jewelry (slap bracelets, emoji jewelry, etc.)
- Gems/Stones/Crystals
- Socks/Gloves
- Robux for Roblox
- Lip Smackers
Advent Calendars for Teenagers
Teenagers get a little harder, but not impossible. Here are some fun ideas for the teenagers in your life.
Pre-Filled Advent Calendars for Teens
Advent Calendar Fillers for Teens
- Chapstick
- Mini Nail Polish/Nail files
- Low Value Gift Cards ($5 to restaurants, mp3 downloads, etc.)
- Keychains
- Cash
- Jewelry
- Fun Playing Cards
- Fidget Spinners
- Socks/Gloves
- Travel Games
- Mix Tapes (if your kid still has a place to play a CD, burn them one with music you like for them)
- Books
- Popsockets
- Earbuds
Advent Calendar Filler for Adults
Need ideas for an advent calendar for your partner, friends, parents, or someone else? Here are some great ideas:
Pre-Filled Advent Calendars for Adults
Advent Calendar Fillers for Adults
- Beauty Products/Samples
- Bath Salts/Bombs
- Socks/Gloves
- Mini-Bottles of Alcohol/Wine (buy mini bottles at the liquor store-except in Utah) or fill your own
- Shot Glasses
- Chapsticks
- Mini Candles
- Mini Hot Sauces
- Mini Jams
- Ornaments
- Gift Cards
- Jewelry
- Fancy Chocolates
- Playing Cards
- Adult Card Games
- Charge Cord Protectors
- Spices
- Cooking Utensils
