How to Make a Cookie Advent Calendar

When I set out to make cookie advent calendars this year, I really did not think it was that big of a deal. The only thing I was thinking about is how good of a gift it would be, since I’m always trying to eat as many holiday cookies as possible, but would much rather prefer a slow ration of them than an all-out-sprint during the last two weeks of December. Plus, acts of service is my love language, so a homemade gift just felt right.

What this project did turn into was 40 hours of work, four trips to UPS, and only one 20-minute spell of sitting on my kitchen floor staring into space. Yet it also turned into the best gift I’ve ever given, and I think everyone should do it at least once.