Visiting elf idea
Coaster Stack Podium
The elf gives a living-room speech from a stack of coasters with a remote as the microphone.
- Everyday
- Living room
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe

What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- coasters
Search Amazon for coasters(paid link)
- tv remote
Search Amazon for tv remote(paid link)
- throw blanket
Search Amazon for throw blanket(paid link)
- sticky note
Search Amazon for sticky note(paid link)
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How to set it up
- 1
Stack three or four coasters on the coffee table.
- 2
Sit the elf on top as if it is at a podium.
- 3
Lean the remote in front like a microphone.
- 4
Drape a blanket corner as a curtain and add a sticky-note title.
If this night works, try next
Remote Control TV Throne
The elf sits on the remote like a throne and queues a cozy movie night on the coffee table.
Everyday · Living room · Naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe

Cookbook Coffee Table Nook
The elf reads an open cookbook on the coffee table with a napkin bookmark and a mug for cocoa.
Everyday · Living room · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe

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 · Household items · Toddler-safe
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