It’s that time of year again. I love the count down this time of year. It’s such a fun way to get in the spirit. So many great ideas out there too…see:
I am keeping it really simple this year, and I still don’t have it all planned out yet, I will probably do a lot of the same things we did last year. Can you believe we had snow this time last year? I’m ready for it…are you?
This year I took old Christmas cards from last year and I used my Cuttlebug to cut them into small squares to add something festive to look at inside of each box.
Today for Day One of our advent calendar, Avery and I made these Santa Claus Crackers, for an after school snack.
They were real easy (and yummy too). All you need is:
Ritz Crackers
Cottage Cheese
Pepperoni
Celery (sliced thin)
Capers
After making a couple of those, I got lazy (and hungry), so I just started eating them like this.
I left out the celery, cuz who really likes celery?! After eating about 11 of them like this (C’mon…it’s the holiday season, you can go wild…hog wild!) 
I realized that they kind of look like…well kinda like reindeer droppings on snow, on a cracker. My first thought was, “Yay, they are still festive!” and then I was like, “Wait a minute…Did I just eat those?”…Yep I did, and they were good. 
LalaLOVE your advent calendar! And, I think I’m going to have to make the Santa Claus crackers myself… looks delish!
I too love your advent calendar. Did you make it? What a fun mommy you are with your cute Santa snack.
That is funny! We see those piles all winter.
I love your advent calendar! It’s hard to find a cute one like that.
That picture of the snow from last year is making me want snow
Cute calendar. Sounds like you are kicking things off with a bang!
That is darling! So, so cute.
I love our advent calendar…micah was reminding me all last week to fill it up
We kept it simple this year: spare change and candy. Except for the 24th day then: a watch for micah and a necklace for maddie:)
Great ideas!
the calendar is adorable… and the snacks are too fun. You are such the “cool” mom!
GREAT advent calendar!
Love it.
You are the craftiest!
Soo Cute Love it. We finally put up our tree for Day 1. Can’t wait to make these santas for one of our days.
That is gorgeous and I love the old cards in the calendar. What a great idea!
What’s wrong with celery?!?!
teehee! i think i’ll try those reindeer dropping snacks! and i just love the advent!
Rosettes and Rommegrot?! I love those too; are you Norwegian perhapes?
I love the idea of having a christmas craft everyday. that’s so great. You are always thinking of great things to do with your kids. such a good mom.
your advent calender is darling. and those santa snacks are a great idea!
Hahaha! Funny! I want to make some raindeer droppings on snow on a cracker. YUM!
Love your calender did you purchase it some where or did you crafty a ready made one. THanks. Beautiful family by the way.
Yes love the advent calendar….where do I get one that doesn't cost over 50 dollars! Do I make my own? Yours is so cute. You sound like such a fun mom!
Yes love the advent calendar….where do I get one that doesn't cost over 50 dollars! Do I make my own? Yours is so cute. You sound like such a fun mom!