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Prepping DIY Advent Calendars

Only a week to go until 1 December, which means time to get the Advent calendars ready. There are so many options these days for shop bought ready filled Advent calendars filled with chocolate, sweets, stationary, toys and more, for

24 November 2025
Lifestyle

How to celebrate Christmas Like a German

Earlier this week, I was chatting with someone about how we celebrate Christmas in Germany, and they were surprised at how much it differed in some ways from Christmas in the UK. My lucky boys of course get to grow

28 November 2019
Books

How to Create a Book Advent Calendar

To finish off this week's focus on Advent Calendars, I have another slightly different idea for you, that will especially appeal to all book lovers - how to create a Book Advent Calendar! Instead of getting chocolates or toys every

23 November 2018
Entertainment

Activity Advent Calendar Tips & Template

Whether you are looking for an alternative to chocolate Advent calendars (anyone else still working their way through the Hallowe'en candy?), are tired of those pre-filled toy calendars that just add more plastic tat to your house, or are simply

21 November 2018
Entertainment

Advent Calendar & Stocking Fillers for Kids Age 4+

With just over ten days to go until 1st December, it's time to get your Advent calendars organised! When I was kid, we always got Advent calendars filled with little gifts each day. My calendar was a cross-stitch sampler with

19 November 2018

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Welcome to The Bear & The Fox, my little corner of the web where I share family-friendly recipes, crafts, travel tips and book reviews, along with my life as a writer in Edinburgh.

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