I enjoy watching everyone’s creativity with Elf on the Shelf but that is one tradition I never started. But, Every December I have been DIYing Dakota a Christmas Countdown. When I saw this toy vending machine I knew it would be perfect for this year. There is no assembly, and it’ll be great to use for future parties or as a “date night jar” for our family. It comes with 12 toy filled capsules, but I purchased extra to add my own small gifts and holiday experiences. I plan on doing a 12 day countdown, but I already know once Dakotas sees this… it’s on! Would you try this? Be sure to save this post and share with another DIY mama that you think would love it. Here is what I added: 1. Choose dinner and cook it with mommy 2. Starbucks date 3. Go see Christmas Lights 4. Bake cookies 5. Decorate gingerbread house 6. Christmas Movie night 7. Lush holiday Bath Bombs 8. New Christmas Pajamas 9. New Christmas Book 10. Random act of Kindness 11. Ice cream date at Jenni’s 12. Mini Surprise