Visiting elf idea
Not the Dog Bed
The elf naps in a rolled hand towel on the dryer and posts a note that the dog bed was not borrowed.
- Everyday
- Laundry
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- hand towel
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Roll a clean hand towel and lay the elf in it on the dryer.
- 2
Write: I used a towel. The dog bed remains the dog bed.
- 3
Keep the towel fully on the dryer top.
- 4
Do not stage anything inside the washer or dryer.
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