Elf has tipped over the fruit bowl and fruit is scattered all over the kitchen counter. Leave the Elf lounging in the empty fruit bowl as if he’s using it as a bed. 29. Elf goes online Christmas Countdown:Have your elf make a miniature paperchain counting down the days until Christmas (source unknown) Now, the perfect time to throw this breakfast is done on one of two days. Either it is thrown on December 1st, to welcome the arrival of your Elves or it’s thrown on Christmas eve. I personally like to do mine on Christmas eve. But I know lots of people who prefer to do there’s on December 1st. There is no real ‘right’ way, just ‘your’ way and that’s grand. What's not to love about a classic snow angel? Whether you use rice, coconut, flour or sugar, you can keep the mess minimal by making it happen in a large baking dish or on a sheet pan. Courtesy Ashley Bryant 20. Climbing to un-bow-lievable heights. Make some paper chains so that you have a few loops, then leave some extra so it looks like Elf has been caught in the middle of making paper chains! Via Me Becoming Mum 39. Cowboy Elf

Elf Grocery List:Your Elf wants you to get a few things next time you go to the grocery store! (via Frugal Coupon Living) Enjoy reading the story of the Elf on the Shelf tradition together to remind everyone of your visitor’s purpose. As well as being a really funny idea, it'll give you time to ease into things, not having to come up with something new for the Elf to do every night of the first week! The kids can use this time to talk to the Elf, from a safe distance, and get to know him.Finally, the family elf is pulling their weight around the house ... sort of. Put your Santa spy on an automatic vacuum and let them go for a short spin in the morning. No Roomba? No problem! Attach your elf to a mop, stand-up vacuum or broom. 63. A long winter's nap. Marshmallow Tic Tac Toe:Draw a board, mark some marshmallows and invite your kids to play (via Frugal Coupon Living)

You could also – if you don’t mind the mess – squeeze some toothpaste around the sink to make it look like the Elf got carried away when cleaning their teeth. 24. Hanging out With a little prep work the family elf can arrive by balloon. Companies offering balloon elf arrivals are available online, or parents can snag a balloon at the store and tie their elf to the string. Whichever you choose, arrival by air is pretty awesome — especially if Rudolph comes along for the ride. 14. A full spread! Airplane Arrival:Have your Elf arrive via North Pole Express Mail! Learn how to create a super easy paper airplane arrival with minimal supplies. (via Busy Kids Happy Mom) Pop Elf into the biscuit jar or tin and have him just peeking out of the top. Trail a few crumbs around the outside of the jar to show he’s been eating them in the night! 57. Face masks

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I just love the bacon and pancake snowman idea! This will so be getting done and I know the peppermint doughnuts are a super-naughty treat but for this breakfast, anything goes!