Visiting elf idea
Mitten Pair Sleeping Bags
The elf uses a pair of mittens as sleeping bags on the entry bench with a scarf pillow.
- Everyday
- Entry
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- mittens
Search Amazon for mittens(paid link)
- scarf
Search Amazon for scarf(paid link)
- sticky note
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How to set it up
- 1
Lay two mittens on the entry bench like sleeping bags.
- 2
Roll a scarf end as a pillow.
- 3
Tuck the elf into one mitten.
- 4
Leave a sticky-note campground full sign.
If this night works, try next
Boot Pair Landing Pad
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Mail Basket Hello Nest
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