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This is my second year searching out the world's best advent calendars for kids and after testing out a ton of them firsthand, I know a thing or two about what to look for: durable toys, unexpected surprises, and themes that kids will actually respond to. You may be excited about your adult advent calendar that features luxury teas or designer soaps, but little Timmy won't be impressed. You know what'll actually get him excited about the holiday season? Uncovering a new member of the Paw Patrol every day leading up to Christmas.

Then again, maybe you're imagining a more spiritual Christmas and putting itty-bitty CoComelon characters on display in your entryway isn

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