Visiting elf idea
Nightlight Story Camp
The elf camps beside the nightlight you already trust, with a book and no new string of lights.
- Everyday
- Bedroom
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- board book
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- washcloth
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Leave the nightlight plugged in where it always is.
- 2
Sit the elf on the nightstand with a closed board book.
- 3
Fold a washcloth as a sleeping bag next to the book, not over the outlet.
- 4
Write: Story camp. I brought no new lights.
If this night works, try next
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Picture Book Bedtime Nook
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