Visiting elf idea
Rolling Pin Counter Ride
The elf straddles a rolling pin on the counter with dish-towel reins as if it is skiing the kitchen.
- Everyday
- Kitchen
- Naughty
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
- December 10
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- rolling pin
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- dish towel
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- measuring cup
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How to set it up
- 1
Lay a rolling pin across a clear stretch of counter.
- 2
Twist a dish towel into loose reins over the handles.
- 3
Sit the elf on the pin and tuck the towel into its hands.
- 4
Park a measuring cup at the far end like a finish-line trophy.
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