Visiting elf idea
Pajama Cape on the Bedpost
The elf borrows a child-size pajama top as a cape and hangs it from the bedpost for the night.
- 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.
- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Button or fold a clean pajama top over the bedpost so it hangs like a cape.
- 2
Sit the elf on the pillow nearest the post, holding the sleeve.
- 3
Write: Cape returned by breakfast. Pajamas still count as yours.
- 4
Use a spare top if tomorrow's pajamas cannot go missing.
If this night works, try next
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