Visiting elf idea
Blanket Fort Movie Night
The elf curls under a throw blanket on the couch with the remote and an empty bowl as pretend popcorn.
- Everyday
- Living room
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- December 22
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- throw blanket
Search Amazon for throw blanket(paid link)
- tv remote
Search Amazon for tv remote(paid link)
- bowl
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How to set it up
- 1
Fold a throw blanket into a nest on the couch.
- 2
Set an empty bowl nearby as pretend popcorn.
- 3
Tuck the elf under a corner of the blanket.
- 4
Rest the remote in its hands pointed at the TV.
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