Visiting elf idea
Pillow Summit
The elf plants a napkin flag on a two-pillow summit on the couch and claims the climb.
- Everyday
- Living room
- Silly
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- napkin
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- pencil
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- tape
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- sticky note
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Stack two throw pillows on the couch, against the arm so they stay put.
- 2
Sit the elf on top.
- 3
Tape a napkin to a pencil as a flag and tuck the pencil into the pillow seam, point covered.
- 4
Write: Summit before breakfast. The couch survives.
If this night works, try next
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