Everyone loves a good advent calendar during the month of December! The traditional calendars you get at the store are often full of plastic and excess packaging… So buy a reusable calendar and fill it up with new goodies each year! See my suggestion...
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Sweet Treats
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Jewelry
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Sweet Treats
Your advent calendar doesn't need to be without a bit of sugar… Choose these more eco packaged alternatives!
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Source some treats from the bulk bins in your area OR shop for some candy/cookies at local bakeries!
Bulk Goodies
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This candy avoids most plastic - make sure to save the foil wrappers and recycle!
Hershey's Kisses
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Who doesn't love some mini jams in glass jars? Make sure to reuse them or recycle!
Bonne Maman Preserves Sampler Pack
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Buy small boxes of Nerds or Milk Duds for your advent calendar… Don't forget to recycle the boxes after you enjoy!
Nerds Mini Boxes
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Love that Altoids are still in metal tins!
Altoids Arctic Strawberry Mint Candies
Beauty
The holidays are a time for extra self care - include these goodies in your advent calendar this year!
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Ethique makes the best lip balm… And the peppermint flavor is perfect for the holidays!
Ethique Pepped Up Nourishing Lip Balm
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Perfect for trying new hair products AND a more sustainable alternative to bottled products
Shampoo + Conditioner Bar Sampler Set
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These are my favorite scrunchies… And they will fit in almost any advent calendar!
Plastic-Free Scrunchies
Jewelry
Small pieces of jewelry make for the perfect addition in any advent calendar. And it doesn't need to be expensive jewelry either - support a small business and get something super cute!
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These are such cute studs that are perfect for any ugly Christmas sweater party!
Christmas Tree Studs
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Such a perfect holiday season earring!
Bow Tree Mini Dangles
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This necklace is such a dainty gift for an advent calendar!
Dainty Baguette Birthstone Necklace
Garden Related
Small things for the garden are perfect for an advent calendar.
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Seed packets are a great addition to any advent calendar… And they can make your yard (or neighborhood) look so beautiful during the warmer months!
Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden Wildflower Seeds
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Seed shakers are great to easily entertain young ones and get some seeds out there!
Save The Monarchs Wildflower Seed Shaker
Toys & Games
The holidays are a time for enjoying life and having some fun!Â
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These temporary tattoos are made by Tatteco and they strive to make them as sustainable as possible. Plus they have a TON of great designs
Santa Claus Temporary Tattoo
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Card games or smaller games make for great gifts in an advent calendar.
UNO Card Game
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Blind boxes are so fun! To be more eco-friendly, choose ones that are packaged in cardboard boxes not plastic bags
Disney Mini Muchlings
Around the Home
Who doesn't love a small trinket? There are plenty of fun advent calendar sized things for your home…
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Small candles are a great way to get the scent of the holidays around your house!
