Visiting elf idea
Nice List Margin Notes
The elf stars the margin of a handwritten kind list and never gets up from the page.
- Everyday
- Living room
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
- Backup
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- paper
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- pencil
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- mug
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How to set it up
- 1
Write four kind observations. Do not score anyone or list mistakes.
- 2
Sit the elf on the edge of the paper with a pencil.
- 3
Add two margin stars, as if it got distracted celebrating.
- 4
Weight the page with a mug so it stays on the table.
If this night works, try next
Remote Control TV Throne
The elf sits on the remote like a throne and queues a cozy movie night on the coffee table.
Everyday · Living room · Naughty · Household items · Toddler-safe
Cookbook Coffee Table Nook
The elf reads an open cookbook on the coffee table with a napkin bookmark and a mug for cocoa.
Everyday · Living room · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Blanket Fort Movie Night
The elf curls under a throw blanket on the couch with the remote and an empty bowl as pretend popcorn.
Everyday · Living room · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
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