Visiting elf idea
Measuring Cup Stack Slide
The elf rides a nested measuring-cup slide on the counter with a napkin flag at the bottom.
- Everyday
- Kitchen
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe

What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- measuring cups
Search Amazon for measuring cups(paid link)
- napkin
Search Amazon for napkin(paid link)
- wooden spoon
Search Amazon for wooden spoon(paid link)
- tape
Search Amazon for tape(paid link)
Paid link — we may earn a commission if you buy.
Affiliate links use tag tinkerdiversi-20 and go to Amazon search results, not a specific product.
How to set it up
- 1
Nest measuring cups in a short staircase on the counter.
- 2
Lay a wooden spoon as a rail along one side.
- 3
Sit the elf at the top cup, ready to slide.
- 4
Tape a napkin flag to the smallest cup at the bottom.
If this night works, try next
Cereal Box Hide-and-Peek
The elf peeks from a cereal box on the counter as if the breakfast shelf is a secret cabin.
Everyday · Kitchen · Naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe

Banana Doodle Sleigh Ride
The elf rides a banana sleigh with a doodle face on the peel and a napkin blanket on the cutting board.
Everyday · Kitchen · Naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe

Rolling Pin Counter Ride
The elf straddles a rolling pin on the counter with dish-towel reins as if it is skiing the kitchen.
Everyday · Kitchen · Naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe
Unofficial. Not affiliated with The Elf on the Shelf® / CCA and B, LLC / The Lumistella Company.