Visiting elf idea
Colander Rain Hat
The elf wears a small colander like a rain hat over the sink, waiting out a pretend kitchen storm.
- Everyday
- Kitchen
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- small colander
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- dish towel
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Set a small colander upside down on a folded dish towel.
- 2
Sit the elf under the rim so it looks sheltered.
- 3
Keep the sink dry; this is hat-only, no water.
- 4
Add a sticky note that says storm delay.
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