Countdown To Christmas: Central MN 'Imaginary' Advent Calendar

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WHAT WOULD A CENTRAL MN ADVENT CALENDAR LOOK LIKE?

Yes...This is just imaginary. What would a central Minnesota Advent Calendar look like? How much would you pay for one? To get a tempting little treat inside each of the 24 days celebrated leading up to Christmas. Hmmmm. We are so lucky to have such a variety of interesting businesses in central Minnesota that we could probably have a few different advent calendars with some pretty interesting little gifts and samples inside to choose from.

What about a calendar that looks something like this?

DAY 1 JUPITER MOON ICE CREAM IN ST. JOSEPH

24 days leading up to Christmas, you open the first door on your advent calendar to find a certificate for a free cone or cup of ice cream from Jupiter Moon? Yum!

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DAY 2 SKATIN' PLACE IN ST. CLOUD

You open the door to find a glow ring or bracelet inside from Skatin' Place or a FREE SKATE pass.

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DAY 3 STEARNS HISTORY MUSEUM ST CLOUD

Open the door and find inside a little certificate to get a Vintage Post Card.

DAY 4 SCHEELS OF ST CLOUD

Open the door and find a mini flashlight.

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DAY 5 KAYS KITCHEN IN ST. JOSEPH

How about a certificate for a slice of delicious pie?

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DAY 6 MARCUS PARKWOOD CINEMA WAITE PARK

How about a certificate for Free popcorn, or maybe a free movie ticket? If you get one free ticket, you know you'll buy another! That's going to the movies for 1/2 price. :-)

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DAY 7 PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS ST CLOUD

Wouldn't it be fun to find a certificate to enjoy a free class? Maybe Pottery?

DAY 8 AIRMAXX TRAMPOLINE PARK

How about one free pass?

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DAY 9 GREAT RIVER BOWL & PARTNERS PUB SARTELL

Who doesn't like to take a whole group of people out for bowling? Maybe open the door and find a certificate for one free round of bowling?

DAY10 YMCA ST CLOUD

Swimming, biking, climbing a rock wall. How about a free class or activity pass?

DAY 11 COPPER PONY ST CLOUD

How about a tiny scented candle?

DAY 12 MUNSINGER GARDENS GIFT SHOP ST CLOUD

How about a mini botanical soap?

DAY 13 COLD SPRING BAKERY COLD SPRING/ST. CLOUD

Let us get a certificate for a holiday cookie.

DAY 14 SPICE OF LIFE TEA SHOP ST CLOUD

How about a sample tea bag of one of their popular teas?

DAY 15 MODERN BARNYARD ST CLOUD

A gift certificate for a rustic coaster?

DAY 16 MILLS FLEET FARM WAITE PARK

How about a bird seed sample packet?

DAY 17 RIDDLER'S ESCAPE ST CLOUD

how about a mini magnifying glass keychain?

DAY 18 HAIR TO STAY BOUTIQUE SAUK RAPIDS

How about a hair tie, or scrunchy?

DAY 19 JULE'S BISTRO ST CLOUD

How about a mini spice blend used in one of their amazing coffee drinks?

DAY 20 MIND, BODY & SPIRIT BOOK AND GIFT STORE

How about a small crystal or stone?

DAY 21 EVELIE BLU BOUTIQUE ST CLOUD

How about a tiny lip gloss or lip balm?

DAY 22 GREEN THUMB, ETC. ST CLOUD

How about a mini succulent?

DAY 23 THE FAN ZONE WAITE PARK

Lets get a favorite team keychain.

DAY 24 DUTCHMADE BAKERY SAUK RAPIDS

How about a mini donut or pastry?

Would you enjoy an Advent Calendar with these gifts inside? If not, what businesses and tiny gifts would you recommend? Let me know at kelly.cordes@townsquaremedia.com.