Visiting elf idea
Napkin Wrapped Spoon Gift
The elf wraps a wooden spoon in a napkin like a present and leaves it on the hall table.
- Everyday
- Anywhere
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- December 8
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- wooden spoon
Search Amazon for wooden spoon(paid link)
- napkin
Search Amazon for napkin(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
Wrap a wooden spoon in a napkin and tape it loosely.
- 2
Set the bundle on a hall table, bench, or entry shelf.
- 3
Sit the elf beside it with both hands on the gift.
- 4
Leave a tiny tape loop so kids can unwrap it without a mess.
If this night works, try next
Mixed-Up Shoes by the Door
The elf sits in a jumble of mismatched shoes by the door as if it spent the night swapping pairs.
Everyday · Anywhere · Naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe
Thermostat Cozy Mode
The elf tapes a cozy-mode sticky note near the thermostat without touching the settings.
Everyday · Anywhere · Slightly naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe
Calendar Checkmark Note
The elf stars today's square on the wall calendar with a sticky-note you-did-it.
Everyday · Anywhere · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Unofficial. Not affiliated with The Elf on the Shelf® / CCA and B, LLC / The Lumistella Company.