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Super Quick and Easy DIY Advent Calendar

Looking for a simple and quick countdown to Christmas or Advent Calendar?  This is quick and easy!

Holiday Countdown

Materials: 
15 envelopes
White Address Labels
Decorative Stickers
25 Index cards
Step 1: Prep Materials
Fasten envelopes. Cut in half.
Step 2: Label and Decorate.
Print out or hand write the numbers, 1-25 on the address labels. Use the decorative stickers to embellish each envelope.
MATH CONNECTION: We matched the number of stickers to the number (1 sticker for Day One, 2 stickers for Day Two, etc.)
Step 3: Write out your activity cards.
Using the index cards to write out 25 fun family holiday activities (you could also use a word processor to type out and print).  Click here for holiday family fun inspiration. 
Step 4: Seal and Display
Use the address labels to seal each envelope with the index card inside. Display in a place you look at every  day so you remember to open the activity!   Clip the envelopes to a string to create a Christmas garland or store together in a box. We used a recycled greeting card box to hold our envelopes.

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