


Replace coins with gold foiled milk chocolate coins that appear to be growing out of the sugar. Wait until morning to see what happens! Love, (Elf’s Name) Plant the coins into the sugar, then sprinkle magic elf dust over them. Position the Elf nearby with a note that reads: Plan to have cereal for breakfast using the colorful milk.Īrrange on a platter a bowl of sugar, a handful of coins and sprinkles (aka magic elf dust). Sit the Elf next to the milk in the fridge. Place Elf in the Christmas tree holding an ornament.Ĭhoose a fun color and put a few drops of food coloring in the milk. Write, “HELP” on the outside with dry erase marker. Sit elf on the counter with an upside down glass over him as if he’s trapped inside the cup. Position the Elf with an index card note that reads, “I’ve hidden 5 candy canes in this room Can you find them?”. Place the Elf nearby.Ĭhoose a room and hide candy canes. Replace the hanging stockings with underwear on the mantel. Stick the Elf down the center of the toilet paper rolls. Draw 3 buttons on the bottom two rolls and two eyes with an orange triangular nose on the top roll. The Elf is obsessed with toilet paper this week! Stack three rolls of toilet paper and place in the bathroom. Wrap the tree in toilet paper, then place the elf in the tree holding the roll. Use tape to secure them like a seatbelt, and close the dryer door. Place Elf and a friend (similar size toy) inside the dryer on one of the ledges. Hang Elf upside down from the kitchen chandelier or light fixture of your choice.Įlf Turned the Dryer into a Carnival Ride Use double tape to position the Elf like he’s climbing the gift bows. Stick mini gift bows to the wall mimicking a rock climbing wall. Hot chocolate bombs (from Rise Cupcakes) would be a great option for this day too! Position Elf next to platter with an index note card that reads, “Let’s be Merry! A Hot Chocolate Bar Just for You!” On a platter, arrange mugs, spoons, hot chocolate packets, mini marshmallows and candy canes. Stick a thermometer in with the wrapped elf and place a bottle of Tylenol next to Elf. Position Elf on the edge of the sink holding the toothpaste. Use toothpaste to write, “Hi _(name)_” or “Brush your teeth!” or a put a simple smiley face. Oops, Elf didn’t make it back from the North Pole in time and now he/she is locked out! From outside, tape Elf to the window looking inside the house. Lay Elf down inside the tissue box and roll up a few tissues for him to use as a pillow. Note: If you don’t own a printer/scanner, this is a great night to put the elf on the shelf or mantle next to some of your favorite Christmas decor. Leave him on the scanner and let the kids find the printout. Lay Elf face down on the scanner and print his image. Place Elf in a visible location with an index card note that reads, “Let’s help mommy _.” Fill in the blank with whatever you need help with that day! This is great for folding laundry, washing dishes, making lunch, grocery shopping, etc.Įlf Has Fun with the Scanner (Alternate: Elf is on the Shelf!) To make the snowman: Place 3 donuts in a row and use the mini m&m’s for buttons, eyes and nose. In the morning, let the kids build snowmen before having donuts for breakfast. Place the Elf next to the platter with an index card note that reads, “Do you want to build a snowman?”. On the right hand side of a large serving platter, place powdered donuts in a pile next to a separate pile of mini m&ms and toothpicks. Leave an index card note that says, “I’m not cold, I’m nice and toasty!”. Sit a piece of toast across his lap and chest. Sit the elf on a plate next to the toaster. Leave an index card note that says, “I love a good bubble bath!”. Sit the Elf in a bowl and cover him in mini marshmallows. This would be fun to pack with lunch or have for a snack! Position the elf next to the fruit holding the sharpie. Use self adhesive googly eyes for a fun effect. Gather the fruit you have in the house (oranges or bananas work best) and draw smiley faces on them with a sharpie. Put a straw into the pancake syrup and position the elf so he/she is drinking from the straw. Position the elf next to the frame holding the dry erase marker. Draw a funny santa hat and/or decorate the face with a dry erase marker. Position the elf holding a book or laying next to the book.įind a framed portrait of a family member in your home. Pick out three to four stuffed animals/friends and sit them opposite the elf as if they’re listening to the story. Spell out I’M BACK! with holiday m&m’s or skittles on the counter.
