Moms in Tech Holiday Advent Calendar Picks

By Moms in Tech·September 26, 2025

How is it already time to start thinking about holiday shopping? Believe it or not, it is, and our Moms in Tech community is already talking about one of our favorite holiday traditions: advent calendars.

There’s something to be said about a little daily treat that makes the winter magic last longer, and infuses a little warmth into the long, cold days. And, Mints are not just buying advent calendars for our kids, these calendars are a popular way to treat ourselves during an often stressful season.

To save you time, and help you snag the good ones before they sell out, we’ve rounded up the most highly recommended options. Some of these are such hot items for the season that many of our community recommendations are already out of stock - in September!

Get ready to discover the most popular advent calendars for moms in tech (and maybe your new favorite holiday tradition), as recommended by our community. You’ll find a few in every category - from special daily surprises for younger children, to family fun, luxury gifts, and everything in between. Add a little joy to your cart today!

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Younger Children

Lego Advent Calendars

Popular with kids and kids at heart, our community of moms overwhelmingly praised the Lego advent calendars that are available now but often sell out early in the season. Whether you’re into the more traditional Lego City kit, or Star Wars, the cute Lego Friends collection, or Minecraft, there’s a perfect kit for you or your little one. Start your day with play, and enjoy a new build each day with these interactive themed calendars.

National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar

If your little one is anything like mine, they’ll flip over the discovery of a brand new gemstone every day! The National Geographic Gemstone advent calendar is praised by Mints as an enriching, science-based gift that will delight your budding geologists.

Funko Pop Bitty Advent Calendar

Christmas Tree Building Advent Calendar

Barbie Advent Calendar

Family Favorites

Bonne Maman Limited Edition Advent Calendar

Walker’s Shortbread Advent Calendar

Tea Forte Advent Calendar

World Landmark Puzzle Advent Calendar

Grabie Art Supply Advent Calendar

Anime Advent Calendar

Teens and Adults

Sephora Advent Calendar

Woobles “Toy to the World” Crochet Advent Calendar

Anthropology 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

Matcha Advent Calendar

McCrea’s Caramel Advent Calendar

Luxury Treats

Treat yourself! These advent calendar picks are at higher price points, but are huge favorites in our Mints community. Enjoy a little taste of gourmet artisanal chocolate on your way to work, or add a fancy beauty item to your morning routine to make the holiday season a bit more fun!