Visiting elf idea
Backseat Book Buddy
The elf reads a kids' book on an empty back seat of a parked car, never on a car seat or a belt.
- Everyday
- Parked car
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- picture book
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Park the car. Choose an empty seat that is not a child restraint.
- 2
Do not put the elf in a car seat, on a buckle, or under a belt.
- 3
Open a picture book on the cushion and sit the elf at the edge of it.
- 4
Take the elf and the book inside before the next drive.
If this night works, try next
Cup Holder Navigator
In a parked car, the elf sits in an empty cup holder with a paper map and a note to take it out before driving.
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Trunk Bag Helper
The elf sits in an empty reusable bag in the open trunk of a parked car and pretends to pack groceries.
Everyday · Parked car · Silly · Household items · Toddler-safe
Passenger Visor Note
The elf clips a hello to the passenger visor of a parked car, clear of the driver's line of sight.
Everyday · Parked car · Silly · Household items · Toddler-safe
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