Cereal Box Avalanche

What you'll need

• Cereal boxes (empty)
• Pillows or soft cushions
• Tape or sticky notes
• Small elf doll
• Refrigerator or tall cupboard

How to set it up

1. Empty several cereal boxes and place them upright around the base of the refrigerator or tall cupboard. Secure some boxes with tape or sticky notes so they stay upright. Arrange pillows or cushions behind the boxes to create a soft backdrop. Place the elf doll on top of the refrigerator or cupboard, peeking over the edge as if it caused the mess. Scatter cereal pieces and small bits of cereal from the boxes onto the counter or floor below the elf to complete the avalanche scene.
2. Step 1: Gather and empty several cereal boxes, keeping the fronts intact for display.
3. Step 2: Arrange the boxes upright around the base of the refrigerator or tall cupboard, securing some with tape or sticky notes if needed.
4. Step 3: Place pillows or soft cushions behind the boxes for a cozy, safe backdrop.
5. Step 4: Position the elf doll on top of the refrigerator or cupboard, leaning over slightly as if it just caused the avalanche.

Tips & variations

• For a safer setup, use a tall cupboard instead of the refrigerator if young children might try to climb. You can also use cardboard cutouts of cereal boxes if you prefer a reusable setup. To make cleanup easier, place a tray or large baking sheet under the scene to catch the cereal pieces.
• Tip 1: Use cardboard cutouts of cereal boxes for a reusable and mess-free version.
• Tip 2: Place a tray or baking sheet under the scene to catch cereal pieces for easier cleanup.