𝕀𝕥'𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟!
If you've been following me for a while you know we have an elf, JP! Last year was the 1st that I've added a thoughful note and an activity to keep it interactive. That being said, if you have an elf at home here are some tips for the other busy parents out there!
#1: Pinterest is a great place to get ideas! I honestly get most of my ideas there. Check out my Elf Idea Board to grab the free printables (my son lo Ed the superhero costumes I used last year) and get some other inspo.
#2: Grab a digital activity kit from Creative Change that you can print at home. This kit comes with a calendar showing the daily activities to help you stay organized. I grabbed one this year to add to my aresenal and I'm so excited to use it.
#3: Pre-make notesheets on the computer to write messages. I actually Googled holiday borders to make mine and have them ready to write encouraging notes for my son.
#4: Encouragement - we use JP to encourage our son's behavior, to have him do a good deed, and also to deepen his faith. I know this isn't for everyone, but this year I am adding coloring pages of scripture.
#5: Keep it simple and incorporate what you already have at home - I love using my son's action figures, puzzles and other toys to make it fun. He totally looks forward to seeing what crazy thing JP is doing each day.
What are you plans with your elf? Drop them in a comment below. I’m always looking for new and fresh ideas!
Stay tuned for more ideas from this season!
