My Elf On The Shelf Kitchen Experience

My Elf On The Shelf Kitchen Experience

As a mom of two young children, I am always looking for ways to make the holiday season even more magical. Last year, I decided to introduce the Elf On The Shelf tradition to our family. It was a huge hit with my kids, and we had so much fun coming up with new ideas and scenarios for our elf, Jingle, every night.

What is Elf On The Shelf Kitchen?

One of the latest trends in the Elf On The Shelf world is creating an Elf On The Shelf Kitchen. This involves setting up a miniature kitchen scene for your elf, complete with tiny appliances, utensils, and food. The idea is that your elf can use this kitchen to cook up treats, make messes, and generally cause mischief.

Step-by-Step Guide for Elf On The Shelf Kitchen

1. Choose a location for your elf’s kitchen. This could be a corner of your kitchen counter, a shelf in your pantry, or even a dollhouse.
2. Find or create miniature kitchen items for your elf to use. You can purchase these online or at craft stores, or get creative and make your own using materials like clay and cardboard.
3. Create a backdrop for your elf’s kitchen. This could be a piece of scrapbook paper or fabric, or even a painted scene on a piece of cardboard.
4. Set up your elf’s kitchen scene, including appliances, utensils, and food. Get creative with ingredients like mini marshmallows, cereal, and candy.
5. Have fun coming up with scenarios for your elf to cook up mischief in the kitchen. Maybe he spills flour everywhere, or makes a huge mess trying to make cookies.

Top 10 Tips and Ideas for Elf On The Shelf Kitchen

1. Use a dollhouse kitchen set for your elf’s kitchen.
2. Get creative with food ingredients, like using sprinkles as “spices” or cotton candy as “cotton candy soup.”
3. Create a “baking day” scene with your elf and some friends, using mini baking sheets and utensils.
4. Use a mini chalkboard to write out your elf’s latest culinary creation.
5. Have your elf make a mess in the kitchen and then “clean up” with a miniature broom and dustpan.
6. Create a “grocery store” scene with mini food items and a shopping cart.
7. Set up a hot cocoa station with mini mugs, hot cocoa mix, and tiny marshmallows.
8. Have your elf make a mini gingerbread house and leave it as a surprise for your kids.
9. Create a “picnic” scene with mini sandwiches and a checkered tablecloth.
10. Set up a “breakfast buffet” scene with mini pancakes, waffles, and syrup.

Pros and Cons of Elf On The Shelf Kitchen

Pros:

• Provides a fun and creative way to incorporate your elf into your holiday traditions.
• Gives kids a chance to get involved in the kitchen and learn about cooking.
• Offers endless possibilities for mischief and fun.

Cons:

• Requires some setup and preparation time.
• May require purchasing additional miniature items.
• Can be messy and require clean up.

My Personal Review and Suggestion on Elf On The Shelf Kitchen

I absolutely loved incorporating an Elf On The Shelf Kitchen into our holiday traditions last year. It was so much fun coming up with new scenarios and seeing my kids’ excitement every morning when they discovered what Jingle had been up to. While it did require some setup and planning, the end result was well worth it. I would highly recommend trying out an Elf On The Shelf Kitchen if you are looking for a fun and creative way to incorporate your elf into your holiday traditions.

Questions & Answers and FAQs

Q: Do I need to purchase a special Elf On The Shelf Kitchen kit?

A: No, you can create your own Elf On The Shelf Kitchen using miniature kitchen items and materials you may already have on hand.

Q: Is an Elf On The Shelf Kitchen suitable for younger children?

A: Yes, an Elf On The Shelf Kitchen can be a fun way to introduce young children to the kitchen and cooking.

Q: How often should I change up my elf’s kitchen scene?

A: It’s up to you! You can change it up every day, every few days, or even once a week.