10 Affordable Advent Calendar Filler Ideas That Everyone Will Love
If your December isn’t looking quite busy enough, why not get crafty and make your own advent calendar this year? For those brave enough to play Santa Claus, we’ve put together our favourite festive advent calendar fillers for both adults and children. Let’s unleash your creativity on a budget with our fantastic ideas for the merriest December mornings!
What to Put in an Advent Calendar
Creating a DIY advent calendar can be a challenge when it comes to finding 25 miniature gifts or treats. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Our range of affordable advent fillers includes everything from lip balms and festive eyeshadows for the beauty lover to chocolate and bath bombs for a little festive self-care. Think about what would delight your recipient during the chilly months, and don’t forget to include a few fun surprises that will make them smile!
10 Advent Calendar Filler Ideas You Need to Include
Whether you’re looking for advent calendar fillers for adults or toddlers, fend off any fears of filling 25 days, with our top advent calendar filler ideas...
1) Ferrero Rocher Chocolates
You can’t have an advent calendar without chocolate – even if it’s a DIY advent calendar - it’s simply not the done thing. Go for a Christmas classic and tuck Ferrero Rocher chocolates behind the doors (or within pockets) throughout the month. Our Ferrero Rocher Gift Box allows you to spread them out and fill 8 out of 25 days with just one purchase!
2) Vitamin C Hydrogel Collagen Face Mask
If you’re DIYing an advent calendar for an adult, try our Vitamin C Hydrogel Collagen Face Mask. This moisturising gel treatment energises dull skin, making it perfect for December. Picture a cosy evening in front of the fire, face mask on and PJs ready – it’s the ideal festive treat! What could be a better fit for an advent calendar for her?
3) Kids Alien Bath Bombs
No bath is complete without a little novelty bath bomb, and our Kids Alien Bath Bombs make the perfect advent calendar fillers. Available in Star and Planet designs, and scented with a fresh green apple fragrance, simply drop in the bath, crank up the Christmas tunes, and let the fun begin!
4) Christmas Elf on The Shelf Decorated Cookie
Bring Santa’s little helper into your home without the hassle! Our Christmas Elf on the Shelf Decorated Cookie is a sweet treat that’s easy to enjoy. And if you’re preparing for some elvish antics, don’t forget our Elf on the Shelf Arrival Outfit. To the parents managing a DIY advent calendar and 25 naughty elf scenarios: we salute you!
5) Body Stories Oh Honey! Lip Mask
We defy anyone to get through December without a moisturising lip treatment. Combat dry, flaky lips with our Oh Honey! Lip Mask, just £1.50. This overnight mask will rejuvenate lips and make sure you’re ready for all those mistletoe moments.
6) A Selection of Men’s Aftershaves
What man doesn’t love a new aftershave for Christmas? Whilst fragrances are typically a safe choice for the man in your life who has everything, they can be super-pricey. That’s why we’ve made affordable dupes for the most beloved aftershaves on the market – no prizes for guessing which… Try tucking the Scentalis Him Pour Homme Eau de Toilette or Mighty Pour Homme Eau de Toilette behind one of the advent calendar doors to treat him to a stunning scent, this December.
7) Christmas Milk Chocolate Sprouts
For every non-edible advent calendar treat you include, there should be an equivalent sweet treat. They’re the rules. No one wants a healthy advent calendar, so stock up on novelty Christmas chocolate, like our Christmas Milk Chocolate Sprouts, to make their mouths water! Whether they start the day off with chocolate or save their advent calendar treat for a nighttime snack, make your cash go further and scatter the sprouts throughout the month.
8) Terry's Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate Bombe
Three words: Terry's Chocolate Orange. While an entire chocolate orange might be too much for one day, the Orange Hot Chocolate Bombe is the perfect addition to your DIY advent calendar. Leave a clue behind the door and hide the hot chocolate treat somewhere in the house for a little extra fun!
9) Mini Christmas Craft Set
Craft-loving kids will adore a mini arts and crafts set! It’s the perfect activity for the Christmas half term, our Christmas Craft Set includes everything to spark kids’ creativity – and will keep them busy for at least an hour, whilst you try to get their Christmas Cards written!
10) Christmas Cookie Cutter Stampers
Our Christmas Cookie Cutter Stampers will ensure any December bakes look festive, with Christmas trees, snowflakes, gingerbread men and Santa Claus shapes featured in the pack of 8. Include a different shape per day, and nail 8 out of 25 days, with one buy. Simply prep your cookie dough, stamp and bake, to create cookies worthy of Christmas Eve. Yum.
Make the Christmas Magic Go Further with Poundland
At Poundland, we’re all about making the magic go further this Christmas. Whether you’re shopping our Christmas range online or in-store, making a DIY advent calendar has never been easier. Choose from Christmas stationery, chocolate, beauty and more, to treat your advent calendar recipient to a jolly memorable December!
