Houseplant Jungle Explorer

Deep in the houseplant jungle, your elf has spotted no wild animals so far. One is right behind them.

A 2-minute idea for The Elf on the Shelf® or any elf doll.

  • 2 min
  • No mess
  • Easy
  • All ages

What you need

  • a houseplant
  • a stuffed or toy animal

How to set it up

  1. Tuck your elf among the leaves of a big houseplant, peeking out at the room like an explorer.
  2. Hide a stuffed or toy animal in the leaves just behind them, where your elf can't see it.

Safety check

Keep your elf out of the soil, and keep pets and little ones from chewing the leaves. How we check

An elf doll peeking out from the leaves of a large houseplant, with a toy tiger hidden in the leaves right behind it.

Note from your elf: Exploring the great indoor jungle. No wild animals so far!

AI illustration of Moss, our own elf. Yours will look a little different.

Written with AI · Checked against our safety list · How we check

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