Holiday It

Holiday time, and I am looking forward to the Advent calendar season, aka “December Adventivities” as I like to call it. My obsession wih Advent calendars started with LEGO and toy calendars for my kiddo, but now that my kiddo is “not basic anymore,” I’ve moved on to adventivities for the adult. This year I am out to find the best calendar for coffee and tea lovers.  Here are my favorites for tea and coffee. To see all of the advent calendars I uncovered, visit my blog here.

COFFEE...  Keurig 24 Cups of Cheer Advent Calendar is a fun calendar with an expected mix of hot and cold coffees, like the Keurig Iced Refreshers. You will also find some hot cocoa mixed in, which gives a more accessible option with K-Cup pods for daily surprise brews. 

• List price (company website): $23.99, plus shipping
• Amazon list price varies starting at $39.99, shipping included

TEA...Twinings North America Tea Advent Calendar features not one but TWO tea bags per day with a joyful message or recipe made for tea lovers. There is a mix of black, green and herbal teas to enjoy. The website implies there may be some duplicates on days, but this is a calendar you can share! Caffeine levels will vary by tea.

• List price (company website): $24.00, plus shipping
• Staples in-store price: $22.00 (8% off as of 11/12/25)
• Walmart online price: $26.10, including shipping

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No more making new rags with stained shirts. I have used this for chocolate, dirt, turmeric, spaghetti sauce stains, and more. It works best when applied immediately after the stain gets on a shirt. At the time of purchase, this was $12.59/ 12 fl oz bottle. Worth every penny!

(Available on Amazon as of 8/22/25.)

It took a 12-story stationary store in Tokyo, Japan to find this cute little invention. This clever little car has two brooms to sweep up mealtime crumbs. If you can't tell by the picture, this fits in the palm of your hand and is similar to the size of a Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. Bring a little fun for the kiddos (and adults) by leaving this to help clean-up! 

(Amazon listing as of 4/28/25.. #notasponsoredpost)

Looking for the perfect shopping bag, well look no further. We discovered this brand of bags during our trip to Tokyo, Japan. This clever shopping solution fits nicely in your purse but opens up to fit all that you need when it is time to checkout. It is available in small, medium and large sizes, and there is a pattern or plain color bag to fit your style. More details about the Ito-Ya Shupatto Compact Bag here: https://www.shupatto.com/en/.

(Also available on Amazon as of 4/28/25. Note, this is a global seller and there are additional seller details you need to know about before buying, like the different return policy. #notasponsoredpost)

Stop the bunnies from eating your flowers or plants with this plant cover. The removable top is great for taller plants too! 

(Available on Amazon as of 8/1/25.)