Tartuflanghe has created their first advent calendar and we are lucky to be able to get it here in the States. Tartuflanghe was created by two chefs in Alba, Italy, the home of Italy’s finest truffles (the kind the pigs dig up). In 2005, they expanded their truffle line with the introduction of Trifulòt – […]
Advent Calendars
Funky Frights Squish-O-Ween Countdown Calendar Review by Staff Writer George Gensler! @NeeDohOfficia #Halloween @schyllingtoys @TheToyAssoc #ToyFairNY #adventcalendar #gifted #AFF
It’s October and that means it’s officially Halloween month! If you are a member of the growing community of Halloween lovers, we have a delightful countdown advent calendar for you! Schylling Toys NeeDoh Funky Frights Squish-O-Ween Countdown Calendar has a crazy box. The neon colors and fun cartoons have a nostalgic element that parents (maybe […]
Jack Rabbit DIY Advent Calendar Review by Staff Writer George Gensler! @jrctoys @NY_Now #NYNow #diy #woodentoys #sustainable #womanowned #adventcalendar #gifted
We have a delightful advent calendar for you this week! Jack Rabbit Creations’s Winter Woodland Match-box Advent Calendar is a first for us. This is a DIY advent calendar. Well, mostly. The calendar frame and windows are fully crafted and decorated. The DIY part is the treats. You get to fill the box yourself! There’s […]
Diamond Art Club 12 Days at the Sparkling Gift Shop Advent Calendar Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! @diamondartclub #diamondartclub #diamondpainting #adventcalendar #ChristmasinJuly #Christmas #gifted
Our final Christmas in July advent calendar review is of the largest advent calendar in the series. Diamond Art Club, who also created an annual calendar (which we reviewed last December: https://www.gaynycdad.com/2025/12/diamond-art-club.html), also has an advent calendar: 12 Days at the Sparkling Gift Shop. And it is huge! If you haven’t experienced diamond painting […]
Plus-Plus Advent Calendar Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! @plusplususa @TheToyAssoc #ToyFairNY #jigsawpuzzle #puzzle #ChristmasinJuly #adventcalendar #gifted
Our next Christmas in July advent calendar review covers the Plus-Plus Advent Calendar. Plus-Plus makes building blocks that are all the same shape (two sizes, though – one for 5+ and a larger piece for 1+), essentially, tessellation tiles, but LDPE plastic, not ceramic. There are millions of ways the Plus-Plus pieces can be combined, […]
Diamond Art Club 2026 Calendar Review by Guest Writer George Gensler, @chocophilenyc @diamondartclub #diamondartclub #diamondart #calendar #2026 #Affiliate #gifted
Have you heard of diamond art? It’s a paint-by-numbers craft, but, instead of paint, you affix colored “diamonds” to the canvas, creating a sparkly effect. It’s not quite 3-dimensional, though they have 3D kits, but it does add a nice texture to the picture. For the 2026 Calendar, Diamond Art Club has created an adorable […]
Christmas Around the World Jigsaw Puzzle Advent Calendar Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! @RavensburgerNA @TheToyAssoc @toyfairny #adventcalendar #christmas #jigsawpuzzle #Affiliate #Gifted
It’s only fitting to complete our 2025 advent calendar coverage with Ravensburger’s Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar. Ravensburger is one of the world’s premier puzzle makers!! Their puzzle images are top-notch, and they use recycled and recyclable materials for their puzzles and packaging. They are a great gift for any jigsaw puzzle fan and/or […]
Meliora Forever Whiskey 12 Day Advent Calendar Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! #melioraforever #BossMollyBourbon #adventcalendar #christmas #whiskey #bourbon #gifted
Meliora Forever Instant Cocktail Cubes are the brainchild of Jessica Stephens, an entrepreneur who found a way to make fancy cocktails accessible for everyone. And, now, she has advent calendars! This review is of the Whiskey Advent Calendar, but there are also Vodka and Gin or Champagne advent calendars, if you prefer. TOP TIP: If […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas, Christmas Town Advent Calendar by Insight Editions! Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! @InsightEditions @TheToyAssoc @toyfairny #adventcalendar #nightmarebeforechristmas @disney #disney #christmas #InsightEditions #affiliate #gifted
The Nightmare Before Christmas, Christmas Town Advent Calendar by Insight Editions! We have another advent calendar for you! This one is from Insight Editions and is based on one of Disney’s most popular franchises: The Nightmare Before Christmas! As with the other Insight Editions advent calendars that we’ve covered, this one is book style and […]
Lakrids by Bülow Advent Calendar Review by Guest Writer George Gensler, @chocophilenyc @LakridsbyBulow #adventcalendar #licorice #gifted #Affiliate
Our next advent calendar is from Lakrids by Bülow. Before we go any further, I’m going to translate, just in case. Lakrids is the Danish word for licorice. Lakrids by Bülow is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is widely recognized as one of the top licorice makers in the world. Lakrids by Bülow advent calendar […]
