Visiting elf idea
Fruit Bowl Lookout
The elf perches on apples in the fruit bowl like a tiny orchard guard with a spoon spyglass.
- Everyday
- Kitchen
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- fruit bowl
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- whole fruit
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- spoon
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- napkin
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How to set it up
- 1
Nestle the elf on top of whole fruit, not sliced.
- 2
Tuck a napkin under it so fruit stays clean.
- 3
Put a spoon in its hands like a spyglass.
- 4
Keep the bowl on the table where breakfast happens.
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