My family never did Advent calendars [1] when I was growing up, and I didn't think I was missing anything by not getting a piece of milk chocolate every day with the popping of a perforated cardboard window. But had I been privy to the knowledge of a Lego calendar that would allow me to build something small each day, I would have given the 'rents a tough time for sure. Forget the chocolate squares — these three Lego Advent calendars will eliminate the daily sugar high and give your kids something fun and productive to do every day (hopefully giving you a few minutes of much-needed me time).
See the three Lego themes available for 2018 ahead (and don't worry, we're thinking the same thing as you: it's going to be a true exercise of willpower to not pop open and build a few of these ourselves after our kids are in bed).
Lego City Advent Calendar
The Lego City Advent Calendar [2] ($34, originally $38) has 313 pieces and 24 festive little builds that come together to set a Christmas scene and is best suited for kids ages 5 to 12.
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
The Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar [3] ($34, originally $40) has 307 pieces and 24 mini builds and is best suited for kids ages 6 to 14.
Lego Friends Advent Calendar
The Lego Friends Advent Calendar [4] ($22, originally $30) has 500 pieces and 24 mini builds that come together to set a holiday scene and is best suited for kids ages 6 to 12.
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Advent-Calendars-Kids-2018-45341545
[2] https://goto.walmart.com/c/1141873/565706/9383?u=https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-City-60201-Kid-Children-s-Toy-Set-24-Day-Advent-Calendar-Holiday-Gift-Box/210314543&subId1=___psv__p_45484234__t_w__d_d_&subId3=product
[3] https://goto.walmart.com/c/1141873/565706/9383?u=https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Star-Wars-2018-24-Day-307-Piece-Kids-Toy-Advent-Calendar-Holiday-Gift-Set/271619081&subId1=___psv__p_45484234__t_w__d_d_&subId3=product
[4] https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-6213564-Minifigures-Christmas-Multi-Colour/dp/B07D4B7MZD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1542053875&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=lego+advent+calendar+2018&th=1&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Lego-Advent-Calendars-2018-45484234/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_45484234__t_w__d_d_