Tuesday, November 05, 2013
I am a serial planner.
I admit it, I own it, it's who I am.
We love our Elf on the Shelf Kit Kat!
Last year we had so much fun each morning
leading up to Christmas finding him
in precarious situations.
We're looking forward to it again this year!
{yes, even mom and dad}
So instead of winging it like I kind of did last year,
I'm planning ahead.
Did I also mention that I like to share?
Yup, I'm posting them all here.
We moms, dads and elves have to work together!
Keep in mind, these are only suggestions.
If you have a better idea, use it!
And if you feel so inclined, share it in the comments
I'd love to see what you come up with!
{references to ideas noted if available}
Elf on the Shelf 2013
December 1 - Welcome Package & Letter
Last year our elf arrived in a wrapped package
{it was our first year}
with a letter attached.
{message me for the letter - I’m happy to email it to you}
I thought this idea was cute, too, especially for a return visit.
Idea found here.
December 2 - Cutting Out Snowflakes
Leave your elf on the table surrounded by
scissors, paper scraps and completed paper snowflakes.
Idea found here
December 3 - Playing Solitaire
Lay out cards as if in the middle of a game
with your elf positioned as the player nearby.
December 4 - Elf Joke (#1)
Very cute printable jokes found here.
December 5 - Making a Snack
Let your kids find your elf making himself
a snack in their play kitchen {or doll kitchen}.
December 6 - Wrapping Toilet
Toilet paper your Christmas tree
{or another household item if your tree isn’t up and ready}
and position your elf to look as though he’s been caught in the act.
December 7 - Hiding in the Silverware Drawer
Make room in one of the areas of your
silverware drawer organizer for your elf to squeeze into.
Your kids will be in for a surprise when they open the drawer!
{no online source found to credit photo}
December 8 - Mini Pancakes
Make or buy mini-pancakes for breakfast and
position your elf to look as if he/she’s made them.
Bonus, breakfast is ready!
December 9 - ‘Sunbathing’
Lay out a washcloth {or a small cut strip of towel},
sunscreen, small drink with a straw, sunscreen,
Barbie {or make some out of paper}sunglasses and
a mini-book so that your elf appears to be sunbathing.
Idea found here.
December 10 - Elf Joke (#2)
Very cute printable jokes found here.
December 11 - Packing School Lunches
Another one that serves as double duty!
As you are packing your kids’ school lunches for the next day,
leave them almost complete with your elf nearby
positioned to look as if he/she’s made the lunch.
December 12 - Stacking Plastic Cups
Grab a stack of plastic or paper cups and
stack them up in a pyramid against the wall
with your elf sitting proudly on top.
{no online source found to credit photo}
December 13 - Fishing for Goldfish Crackers
Make a simple fishing pole with a Q-tip and dental floss,
sit your elf on a chair and have him fish for gold fish in a small bowl.
December 14 - TP Countdown
Write a countdown message on a long strip of toilet paper
and position your elf at the top of a shelf or cabinet
with message hanging down for the kids to see.
Idea found here.
December 15 - Roasting Marshmallows
All you need is a stick, a marshmallow and a fire
{we’re lucky to have a mini Barbie campfire from a playset}.
December 16 - Photobooth w/ Barbies
This is one I wanted to do last year, but found the idea too late in the process.
Idea found here.
December 17 - Paper Sack Races w/ Other Toys
{no online source found to credit photo}
December 18 - Rolling Down Stairs in Toilet Paper
Squeeze your elf’s body into the center of a toilet paper roll
{head out one end, feet out the other}
and roll him down the stairs,
being careful to keep a long strand of toilet paper
following him down for effect.
December 19 - Making a Marshmallow Snowman
This could be fun with those HUGE marshmallows that are sold at grocery stores now.
Pretzel sticks for arms, chocolate chips for eyes and buttons.
And, he’s edible when it’s time to clean up!
December 20 - Reading Books to Other Toys
This one is simple and sweet.
Just set up your elf with some of your kids’ other toys
for story time (with the elf reading to them).
December 21 - Locked In
Wrap your elf in a tiny blanket and
place him in the freezer snuggled up to stay warm.
After all, he is from the north pole, right?
December 22 - Elf Joke (#3)
Very cute printable jokes found here.
December 23 - Camera Pranks
This is my awesome cousin Cami’s idea!
While your kids are asleep, take silly pictures of the elf around the house
{even next to your sleeping kids}
and either print them or make a computer slide show
for the kids to see in the morning.
December 24 - Goodbye Letter
Last year our elf left a treat for the kids
{Kit Kat bars in honor of his name and their favorite treat}
This is another super cute idea I found on Pinterest.
{no online source found to credit photo}
Monday, November 04, 2013
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Thursday, November 7th
Friday, November 8th
Saturday, November 9th
Grilled Chicken & Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Sunday, November 10th
Monday, November 11th
Shrimp Tacos
Tuesday, November 12th
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Thursday, November 14th
Friday, November 15th
Saturday, November 16th
Sunday, November 17th
Pork Roast & Mashed Potatoes
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