You're My Soda Pop
How it's done
Your elf is positioned to greet the kids by sitting upright while holding a homemade sign that says You are my soda pop. You can place the elf on the kitchen counter or a bookshelf to make it easily visible as they walk into the room. This setup requires only a piece of paper or cardstock and a marker, making it a quick task for a busy weeknight. It is a clean, mess-free option that works perfectly for younger children who enjoy simple wordplay. This clever scene is Inspired by The Soccer Mom Blog.
Should be fine around pets as long as you place it out of reach.
Why this works
This kind of scene isn't tied to one room, it works wherever the elf needs a new home tonight. This mid-difficulty scene trades a little more setup time for a bigger 'wow' moment when your kids walk in.
If it doesn't go to plan
If the elf ends up too well-hidden and the kids can't find it, nudge them with a vague hint ("Looks like our elf went somewhere cozy"), the discovery is the point.
Inspired by The Soccer Mom Blog . Visit the original post for more photos and the full backstory.
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