Visiting elf idea
Clipboard Last Thank-You
A visiting elf leaves a clipboard thank-you list on the table before heading north.
- Goodbye
- Anywhere
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- clipboard
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- paper
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- pen
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- mug
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How to set it up
- 1
Write a short thank-you list with three family-specific lines.
- 2
Clip it and set it on the kitchen or entry table.
- 3
Sit the elf beside the clipboard with the pen down.
- 4
Leave an empty mug as a last cocoa.
If this night works, try next
Packed Pouch Until Next Year
The elf sits beside a tiny packed pouch and a see-you-next-year note, ready to head north overnight.
Goodbye · Anywhere · Nice · Extra props · Toddler-safe
Hat Mountain by the Door
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Arrival · Anywhere · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Napkin Wrapped Spoon Gift
The elf wraps a wooden spoon in a napkin like a present and leaves it on the hall table.
Everyday · Anywhere · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
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