The best advent calendars for adults–because yes, we deserve daily treats, too

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Remember the excitement of opening those little cardboard doors each December morning as a kid? Well, who says the fun has to stop just because we’re all grown up?
This year, we’re flipping the script on advent calendars. Sure, we love watching our kiddos’ eyes light up as they discover tiny treasures each day, but let’s be real—we deserve some holiday magic too!
From luxe beauty finds to mouth-watering treats (and even some ahem adult-only options), we’ve rounded up the best advent calendars that’ll have you sprinting out of bed faster than your coffee maker can brew. Also, if you just rip into the whole thing on day one, that’s fine too. You’re a grown up. You make the rules.
The best part? These aren’t just momentary “I need a little treat” dopamine hits—many of these advent calendars for adults are packed with full-sized products or high-end goodies that’ll last well beyond the holiday season. Who doesn’t love that kind of bang for the buck? (Because we know you’re already stretching that holiday budget like a champion.)
So whether you’re into pampering your skin with the iconic Liberty London beauty calendar, satisfying your sweet tooth with gourmet chocolates, or spicing things up with a certain toy-filled countdown (wink, wink), we’ve got something for every mom who’s ready to treat herself.
After all, you’ve spent the whole year being someone else’s Santa. Isn’t it time you got to unwrap a little something special each day too?