This year we are all really lucky and have some fabulous advent calendars that are that little more special than your run of the mill chocolate one. I did feel a bit sad for the hubby though as he didn't have a special advent calendar. A quick google search for mens advent calendars brought up very little and the only thing that appealed to me was a beer advent calendar but it was too pricey at £75!
Well, you know me, I thought I'd just make one!! Asda had beer and ale on offer with four bottles for £5 the beer only cost me £30. I don't know much about beer and ale and I just picked a different bottle for each day - I hope he likes them!
I used a laundry basket wrapped in Christmas paper for the box. We wrapped the individual bottles in brown paper and tied white tags on them with the numbers written on. I had a little helper for that and she also made a great sign to stick on the front of the wrapped basket.
We then jumbled up the bottles so he has to hunt for the correct number every day.
We were so excited for Daddy to come home from work to see what we made. There's something so special about a homemade gift.
The diy beer advent calendar went down a treat with the hubby and I think he was really touched we took the time to make him something special. He can't wait for the 1st to open his first one!
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Kim Carberry
What a fab idea....I saw one of the expensive one's online but never thought of doing this! I hope your hubby enjoys it x
Catstello
Oh wow, that's a lot of beer! Haha my boyfriend would like this too
Working mum Blog
What a brilliant idea! I bet he is looking forward to having the beer for Dec 1st today. I wouldn't mind making one for myself hehe 🙂
Sarah Bailey
Haha that is awesome what a great idea for an advent calender for a beer calender. x
Natasha Mairs
I absolutely love this idea!! This would be something my husband would love
Helen @ Fuss Free Living
This is such a fun idea! There are so many really great beers available in the supermarkets aren't there?
Stella Kashmoney
This is so creative. Advent calendars are way too pricey. Never had one.
Andreea Samoila
That's such a great idea for an advent calendar! My friends would love this.
Nayna Kanabar
This is such a wonderful idea and I am sure hubby must be thrilled to get his own advent calender.
Ana De- Jesus
Such a unique idea for an advent calendar I love it! You should make it a business lol!
Emma Page
This looks like a fantastic idea for people who like beer. Sadly my other half is going to have to make do with a Star wars one 🙂
whatlauraloves
What a fab idea, definitely better than chocolate advent calendars! xxx
Ickle Pickle
Well done you - what a lovely idea. I bet hubby was really chuffed! Kaz
Jenni - Odd Socks and Lollipops
This is a great idea, and so much cheaper to make it yourself too! We are doing a book advent calendar this year for our daughter and putting it together was so much fun
Rachel
This is such a lovely idea and I was going to do something similar for my mister but forgot ha x
Charlotte
This is such a good idea. if I remember I will spoil my husband next year. x
Whitney
such a good idea, who doesnt love a good beer x
Agata
This is rather clever idea. I get my OH would love a calendar like this!