Visiting elf idea
Cocoa Break Ran Long
The elf dozes against an empty mug with a note that one cocoa break ate the whole night.
- Everyday
- Kitchen
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
- Backup
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- mug
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- napkin
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- spoon
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Set an empty mug on the counter. Do not leave a hot drink out.
- 2
Lean the elf on the mug and tuck a napkin at its neck like a bib.
- 3
Write: I sat down for one sip and the night left without me.
- 4
Rest a spoon in the mug so it reads as a break, not a bath.
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