Still looking for the perfect advent calendar to light up your frosty December mornings? Then look no further, as we've looked high and low to bring you some brilliant offerings, from the traditional that include pictures and chocolates, to those who have used their imagination to deliver something exciting to all of us who can't help but celebrate the Christmas period.
For chocolate lovers
Thorntons range of magical calendars
Female First thinks: The Christmas season is one of the most exciting times of the year, and Thorntons have always done well with their range of advent calendars. This year they've got a great selection to delight your taste buds, with the Thorntons Continental Taste Journey their showcase piece.
The Lily O'Brien's advent calendar house
Female First thinks: Not only is the Lily O'Briens chocolate delicious, but this adorable advent calendar house is one that would look good in any home! At just £25 and containing a total of 28 chocolates running throughout the house, this is an absolute steal. Parents may even be tempted to eat all of the Sticky Toffee, Honeycomb Crunch, Milk Chocolate Truffle, and Zest Chocolate Orange on offer before December rolls around, before filling the house with treats of their own for the little ones!
Hotel Chocolat's Truffles for Two
Female First thinks: Whether you want an advent calendar that will feed both you and a loved one throughout December, or you'd like a double treat each cold morning, this new addition to the Hotel Chocolat catalogue is sheer perfection. At £26, the 48 truffles included are coming to you at an incredible price! Flavours include Madagascan Vanilla (a personal favourite), as well as Raspberry Rush and Salted Caramel Cream. Scrumptious!
Kinnerton's Pokémon advent calendar
Female First thinks: Kinnerton are the affordable option for those who are buying advent calendars for the kiddies, and Pokémon lovers are in luck with this 25-door offering. Gotta eat 'em all!
Danny's Advent Calendar from Montrose Chocolate Ventures
Female First thinks: At £5.99, this calendar is an incredible treat created with some of the finest natural ingredients on the planet, and with higher cacao content than many other milk chocolate calendars on the shelf. Fortunately, it tastes brilliant, too!
For the charitable
Advent of Change
Female First thinks: When we first heard about this advent calendar, we were touched by the incredible idea. This not-for-profit social enterprise sees a calendar retailing at £27.95, with £24 of the RRP given straight to charity from each sale. Available from John Lewis stores, the calendar opens up each day to let you find out which charities you're helping on their way. They could be anything from offering shelter to a homeless person, from clearing plastic off of our shores. A gorgeous idea and one we should all rally behind.
For those looking for something a little different
That Boutique-y Gin Company's advent calendar
Female First thinks: The perfect festive treat for any gin lover. A beautiful design combines with a superior product that offers a variety of different flavours; simply stunning and great for the holiday season!
Duerr's Festive Preserves advent calendar
Female First thinks: This one's a must-buy at just £12.50 if you fancy something special for breakfast every morning! Duerr's have launched a festive preserves calendar this year, packing a selection of spirit-infused jams or marmalades behind each door, as well as an extra big festive treat for Christmas eve.
Yankee Candle's Holiday Sparkles advent calendar
Female First thinks: If you want your home smelling perfect for the festive season, then you've come to the right place. This beautiful wreath-shaped calendar is filled with 24 tea lights, as well as a tea light holder, and includes two new scents - Icy Blue Spruce and Glittering Star. Each are devine, and at £24.99 for the whole thing, you can't go wrong!
The NIVEA Beauty Advent Calendar
Female First thinks: This is one of the best beauty calendars on the market for those who are looking for an affordable but brilliant treat. A range of different NIVEA products are uncovered as each day of December passes by, and each will bring a smile to your face. There are even a couple of decorations for your tree included!
The Extravaganza, from W7 Cosmetics
Female First thinks: Whether you're looking for some new eyeliner, lipsticks, bronzer or something else entirely, the W7 Extravaganza advent calendar has cosmetics lovers covered! At just £19.95, it's an incredibly affordable product that'll have you smiling from ear to ear.
The Reindeer Balloon advent calendar from Bubblegum Balloons
Female First thinks: This is an innovative idea that should put a smile on the faces of any child, so long as they haven't got a phobia of balloons! Pre-stuffed with chocolates, you simply have to pump up the balloons and hang in an appropriate area of the house, and you're all set!
Freixenet's Prosecco advent calendar
Female First thinks: With a total of four bottles of sparkling wine included, and a whole other selection of goodies, this is the perfect gift either for yourself, a friend, or a loved one! Bath bombs, aromatic candles, nail polish and other fantastic surprises are included, and at just £75, this is without a doubt one of the best premium calendars on the market this year.
Boostbox Protein advent calendar
Female First thinks: Fitness lovers unite, as London-based start-up Boostbox have returned with another advent calendar offering following last year's huge success. Some of the most unique protein-packed products are stuffed into this incredible calendar, with the products totalling a worth of over £100. At just £39.99, this is exactly what those who enjoy a good workout even in the winter months should treat themselves to this December.
JUNIQE's Motivational Quotes advent calendar
Female First thinks: JUNIQE have made a successful attempt this year of changing the advent calendar game, offering this brilliant box of motivational quote posters to help keep all of our heads in the game! At £49.90 each, there's plenty here to consider framing and popping up on the wall! A Black & White edition of the calendar, as well as The Animal Kingdom, and Botanical Beauties are all also available.