Marshmallow Bath
Your elf takes a cozy bath in a bowl of mini marshmallows. Three minutes, two props, big morning grins.
- Time
- 3 min
- Normal night
- Ages
- 2–10
- Ages 2–10
- Mess
- 1/3
- No mess
Props
- Mini marshmallows
- A bowl or mug
- A washcloth or napkin (optional)
How to set it up
- 1
Pour mini marshmallows into a bowl or large mug until it is about two-thirds full.
- 2
Nestle your elf into the marshmallows so only its head and arms show.
- 3
Drape a washcloth or folded napkin over the edge like a towel.
- 4
Optional: add a printed note that says "The North Pole was SO cold. Bath time!"
Too tired? 30-second version
No marshmallows? Sit your elf in an empty mug with a napkin "towel" over its head.
A marshmallow bath is the perfect low-effort night: it looks adorable and it needs nothing you can’t find in the pantry.
Little ones under 4: set the scene up high, out of reach. Mini marshmallows are a choking hazard for toddlers.
Why kids love it: it’s silly, it’s sweet, and it usually means a marshmallow or two at breakfast.
Make it last: save it for a cold night and pair it with hot cocoa the next morning.