Practical Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Families: How to Make an Elf Kit for Christmas Morning Holidays

Looking for a last-minute gift for a busy family? An "Elf Kit" for Christmas morning can help moms and dads enjoy the holiday and be in the moment instead of searching for items that may not be on hand. To assemble your Elf Kit start with a Christmas-decorated basket and fill with items such as:

• Trash bags for easy cleanup.

• Batteries of various sizes.

• Coffee for Mom and Dad.

• Hot chocolate for the kids.

• Pen and paper for completing warranty cards or making notes for thank you cards.

• Thank you cards.

• Scissors for cutting plastic security bands and opening boxes.

• Memory card for camera.

• Screwdriver for gift assembly.

You can also give a breakfast casserole that can be baked while gifts are being opened. This festive basket filled with usable items will make the morning easier and help Mom and Dad enjoy the magic of Christmas morning without spending time searching for fresh batteries!

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