Visiting elf idea
Thermostat Cozy Mode
The elf tapes a cozy-mode sticky note near the thermostat without touching the settings.
- Everyday
- Anywhere
- Slightly naughty
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- sticky notes
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- pen
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- scarf
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How to set it up
- 1
Write cozy mode on a sticky note.
- 2
Stick it beside the thermostat, never over buttons.
- 3
Drape a scarf on a nearby chair as extra coziness.
- 4
Sit the elf on the chair, not on the thermostat.
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