Advent calendar ideas for 13y/o DD?

[MommyAllison]

This is the first year that I’ve picked up LEGO advent calendars (for DS and DD2) and now I’m trying to think of an equivalent-ish option for DD1, who just turned 13. She loves dark chocolate but we don’t have Trader Joe’s or World Market anywhere near our city, any other ideas of a place to get a good quality chocolate advent calendar? Or other ideas? She is into artsy/craftsy stuff, her ears unfortunately are super sensitive so she can only wear $$$ earrings. Nail polish, squishies and tinted lip balm are all fun but I think 24 of any one of those is a little more than she’d want. I’d prefer to stay at or under $30. Any ideas welcome though!

[jgenie]

You can make your own using Godiva, Lindt or other high end chocolates or a mix of all the above!

[ahisma]

Does she like Harry Potter? It's a bit over your limit at $50, but there's a Harry Potter Funko Pop advent calendar that is on par with Lego, I think.

[jawilli4]

It's a long shot, but last year I bought chocolate advent calendars at IKEA. I can't remember if they had dark chocolate, though. If you have one of those locally, you might be able to get one there.

[baileygirl]

Might be too late, but I always order European candy ones from amazon. Like Cadbury or Haribo. They are about $15-20, but ship from UK.

[essnce629]

Might be too late, but I always order European candy ones from amazon. Like Cadbury or Haribo. They are about $15-20, but ship from UK.Yes, I've done the Haribo one from Amazon too! But what about just doing one yourself? We have a hanging one with pockets that I got on clearance one year and I just fill it with 2 little candies a day and my kids (9 and 15) share it! It's actually kinda fun to find candies that actually fit the pockets and my kids get excited if I find something new!

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[fauve01]

Godiva has an advent calendar, $25. https://www.godiva.com/chocolate-advent-calendar-2018/12847.html

[fauve01]

Here's a Lippie advent calendar from NYX https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/lippie-countdown-advent-calendar/800897124717.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItbjekt_P3gIVBb vsCh3FGQqcEAQYByABEgKOIvD_BwE

[SnuggleBuggles]

Divine makes a really yummy one. You can usually find it at 10,000 Villages or maybe Whole Foods. http://shop.divinechocolateusa.com/Dark-Chocolate-Advent-Calendar/p/DIV-004180&c=DivineChocolate@Christmas

[essnce629]

Does she like tea? Cost Plus World Market has a tea advent calendar that I've always wanted to get for myself! My 9 year old DS2 loves tea too. It's only $13 on the website but it doesn't seem to be available online, only in stores. Amazon has it too but for $35!

https://www.worldmarket.com/product/the-english-tea-shop-advent-calendar-24-count.do

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[fauve01]

My teen would LOVE this jewelry advent calendar from H&M https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0699830002.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI--yM-ODP3gIVkeNkCh3hFADDEAQYASABEgK4mvD_BwE&CAWELAID=120032800000450108&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI--yM-ODP3gIVkeNkCh3hFADDEAQYASABEgK4mvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!860!3!295524545992!!!g!367116978840!

[AnnieW625]

They have an Essie nail polish one at Costco.


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[calebsmama03]

Does she like tea? Cost Plus World Market has a tea advent calendar that I've always wanted to get for myself! My 9 year old DS2 loves tea too. It's only $13 on the website but it doesn't seem to be available online, only in stores. Amazon has it too but for $35!

https://www.worldmarket.com/product/the-english-tea-shop-advent-calendar-24-count.do

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Thanks for posting this. I've been looking for an inexpensive tea advent calendar for DD. I was going to buy a Stash tea sampler on Amazon and do one myself (can't justify $40+ for most of the ones I"ve seen!) but may go check this out instead.

[klwa]

I'm guessing they aren't the highest quality stuff, but how about one of the advent charm bracelets?
https://www.amazon.com/Mouttop-Calendar-Bracelet-Christams-Calendars/dp/B07H9781J4/ref=asc_df_B07H9781J4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241898949815&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14697512977727798187&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009740&hvtargid=pla-722216817512&psc=1

[jawilli4]

To add to the list for anyone it might help, I bought some chocolate ones at Tuesday Morning a couple of years ago when we lived near one.

[gymnbomb]

Aldi had a few Chocolate options when I was there today. One milk chocolate, the other assorted chocolates and truffles.

[marinkitty]

Does she like tea? Cost Plus World Market has a tea advent calendar that I've always wanted to get for myself! My 9 year old DS2 loves tea too. It's only $13 on the website but it doesn't seem to be available online, only in stores. Amazon has it too but for $35!

https://www.worldmarket.com/product/the-english-tea-shop-advent-calendar-24-count.do

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Not OP, but thanks! I just ordered one for my mom. She'll love it!

P.S. I was able to order it online.

[MommyAllison]

Wow, so many great ideas, thank you all! Unfortunately she so far isn’t interested in Harry Potter, and isn’t much of a tea drinker, but I am definitely going to follow up on some of the other suggestions. We are seriously lacking on b&m shopping options - we have target and Costco, but very few others, but I didn’t realize places like World Market offer online shopping for some of their merchandise - so thank you thank you!