advent fillers

I didn't want to fill my kid's advent cones with candy. There are already so many sweets everywhere during December without me providing more. I had to sit down and think for a bit though, what was I going to put in their cones? I finally came up with a few ideas like...a new book, one of their favorite snacks from Trader Joes, and coupons--like a popcorn-movie night and special dates with Mom & Dad. All that said, I did cave in and slip them each a candy cane & chocolate coins in a few select advent cones. :)

But this is the book I bought my kids.(By the way, Mr. dePaola's book Tony's Bread is a great one!)
At the back of our new book was the recipe for these traditional baby dolls.

Easy to make and fun for the kids. We made them in the evening and ate them for breakfast the next morning.