Visiting elf idea
Grocery List Helper
The elf adds cocoa and bananas to the family grocery list with a circled star.
- Everyday
- Kitchen
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- grocery list
Search Amazon for grocery list(paid link)
- pen
Search Amazon for pen(paid link)
- sticky notes
Search Amazon for sticky notes(paid link)
- fridge magnet
Search Amazon for fridge magnet(paid link)
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How to set it up
- 1
Use the list already on the fridge.
- 2
Add one or two kid-friendly items in your handwriting, then a tiny star.
- 3
Stick a helper note beside the list.
- 4
Sit the elf on a nearby shelf or the fridge edge if it is safe.
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