OT: Advent calendar ideas

[Yoli]

I finally purchased the Kaiser Advent Calendar (http://www.kaisercraft.net/blog/your-cr ... calendars/). I've been wanting one of these for awhile. This is Diego's first. I have some ideas as to how I'm going to decorate the calendar. Of course I would never say no to pics you submit of your own calendars. But the reason I'm posting here today is to get some ideas for activities/projects we can do during the Advent season. I've done a google search and found a few ideas and/or daily activities we can enjoy. Everyday he will get a little treat but the central idea for our calendar is about giving to others. He likes the idea of collecting can food around the neighborhood to donate to a local food pantry. Another idea is to make cookies and donate them to a shelter. Looking for other ideas along these lines . . . especially small scale ideas since the food pantry and the shelter I consider those a little bigger projects. The activities have to age appropriate for a 6 yr old though. Your help is greatly appreciated.

[ChristyB]

maybe make a few cards and take to elderly housing. I know where my Grandmother is every time we go to visit they all come around and love to visit with the kids.

[Ruth Ann Landry]

1. put out bird food for the wild birds
2. take newpapers, clorox, or another supply to a local ASPCA
3. take a walk and pick up litter
4. use a recycled object in an art project
5. elderly neighbors? sweep their walk, walk their dog, etc
6. donate used toys and books to needy organizations or children

[Yoli]

Thank you ladies for your ideas. I think I'm making the projects more complicated than they need to be.

[fuzzylover]

Ruth - fabulous ideas each and every one of them!!