Visiting elf idea
Packed Pouch Until Next Year
The elf sits beside a tiny packed pouch and a see-you-next-year note, ready to head north overnight.
- Goodbye
- Anywhere
- Nice
- No mess
- Extra props
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
A couple of extra props help this one. Skip anything you do not already like.
- small pouch
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- paper
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- pencil
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- scarf
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How to set it up
- 1
Fold a scarf as a tiny travel blanket.
- 2
Tuck the scarf into a small pouch or drawstring bag.
- 3
Write a short see-you-next-year note and set it in front.
- 4
Sit the elf beside the packed pouch by the door or a hallway table.
If this night works, try next
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