Natalie Hemengül
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Advent calendar: these 24 goodie ideas will even make adults happy

Natalie Hemengül
11.11.2024
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook

Want to put together an advent calendar for your loved one this year? A grand aspiration! Here are 24 suggestions that’d make me happy as an adult.

Twice over the last two years, I put together a hypothetical advent calendar that I’d have enjoyed as a teenager. It’s mostly beauty stuff, but this year I’ve chosen a different approach. For my Galaxus Advent calendar 2024, I selected gifts that I’d appreciate as a 32-year-old with my own household, a creative streak and occasional back pain. Ergo, a mix of useful items, gadgets, beauty and colourful goodies. The idea here, of course, isn’t that you copy my calendar one-to-one. Unless money is no object, then go for it! Rather, my article is intended to help if you’re still missing an idea or two for those little doors.

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CHF3.45 per piece for 4 units CHF86.25/1l

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dm Balea Anti-blackhead Nosestrips Skin Clean (Blackhead remover)

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Blackhead remover

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Quantity discount
CHF7.40 per piece for 3 units

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6 x

Faber-Castell Sparkle (B, 1 x)
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B, 1 x

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CHF39.70

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HERMA Sticker stars
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CHF3.75 per piece for 3 units

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CHF7.90 per piece for 2 units

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CHF6.45 per piece for 2 units CHF64.50/1kg

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CHF7.40 per piece for 2 units

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8 x

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1 x, 18 x 5 x 18 cm

Want to know what I’ve gone for over the last few years? Here’s my past recommendations:

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As a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions. 


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