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Elf Jar of Poop

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Bathroom Difficulty ●●○○○ Messiness ●○○○○ Ages 5–12

How it's done

Perch the elf on the toilet with a jar of chocolate Maltesers tipped beside him and a playful sign. Keep it on the bathroom counter.

You'll need

  • glass jar
  • chocolate Maltesers
  • sign

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Pets in the house?

Chocolate Maltesers are toxic to dogs.

Why this works

Bathroom scenes lean into universal kid humor (toilets, toothpaste, bubbles). They're memorable, they clean up fast, and they always get a laugh. Difficulty 2 means it uses items you already own and takes about five minutes — quick but visibly intentional.

Variations

  • Pet-safe version: Try Smell Elf's Farts — same idea, but no chocolate, loose candy, or floor-level hazards. Swap the elements that worry you and keep the rest.
  • Bigger-kid twist: For an older crowd that sees through simple scenes, step up to Cereal-Filled Toilet — same room, cleverer setup.

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.

Credit: This idea comes from A Visual Merriment . Visit the original post for more ideas and photos.

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