Visiting elf idea
Welcome Mat Sit-Down
On the first morning, the elf sits on the welcome mat with a washcloth cushion and a one-line hello.
- Arrival
- Entry
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- Pet-safe
- First year
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- washcloth
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- paper
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Set the elf on the welcome mat, back against the door, clear of the swing.
- 2
Fold a washcloth under it as a cushion.
- 3
Tuck a note under one arm: I walked in. I sat down. Hello.
- 4
Leave shoes where they belong so the mat still works.
If this night works, try next
Boot Pair Landing Pad
A visiting elf sits in a pair of winter boots by the door as if it just stomped in from the snow.
Arrival · Entry · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Coat-Hook Welcome Perch
The elf hangs from a coat hook in a spare mitten, ready for the first morning hello.
Arrival · Entry · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
Mail Basket Hello Nest
The elf arrives nestled in the incoming-mail basket with a folded dish towel and a tiny hello slip.
Arrival · Entry · Nice · Household items · Toddler-safe
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