Visiting elf idea
Stocking Nap and Thank-You
The elf tucks into a stocking on the mantel with a short thank-you note peeking out for the morning.
- Goodbye
- Tree & mantel
- Nice
- No mess
- Household items
- 5 minutes
- Toddler-safe
What you need
These are household pieces. Borrow from the junk drawer first.
- stocking
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- paper
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- pen
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How to set it up
- 1
Take one stocking down to the mantel surface if it hangs high.
- 2
Write a short thank-you note to the family.
- 3
Tuck the elf into the stocking with the note peeking out.
- 4
Set the stocking where kids can see it without climbing.
If this night works, try next
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