Visiting elf idea
Playlist Sticky Rest Day
The elf leaves a rest-day playlist sticky note on the speaker and dozes on a folded towel.
- Everyday
- Living room
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- speaker
Search Amazon for speaker(paid link)
- sticky notes
Search Amazon for sticky notes(paid link)
- pen
Search Amazon for pen(paid link)
- hand towel
Search Amazon for hand towel(paid link)
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How to set it up
- 1
Write three calm song titles you already play at home.
- 2
Stick the note on or beside the speaker, not over buttons.
- 3
Fold a hand towel into a nap pad.
- 4
Lay the elf on the towel as if the shift is over.
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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