The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Elf Pets St. Bernard with DVD Santa's St. Bernards Save Christmas Set

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Thirsty Elf is getting a drink of water from your fridge/freezer’s water dispenser. 46. Writing with toothpaste After the grand arrival of our elf on December 1, we're tasked with not only moving it from place to place, but also making sure it's doing something funny, cute or clever that will delight the kids when they wake up in the morning. Twenty-four days of this (or more if you follow the Scout Elf Return Week, which starts November 23)? It's a lot! So if you're on day two and completely stumped with what mischief your elf can get into tomorrow, read on for all the best and easiest Elf on the Shelf ideas for Christmas that you can use to keep the fun going all December long. What is Elf on a Shelf? Use Cheerios or another suitable cereal so the elf can spell out a secret message. What does your elf want to say? Elf on the Shelf cutlery To set this up, you need:Gift Wrap, an empty box, a goDog Dragon, craft knife, plastic snowflake, mini candy cane, pipe cleaner or craft wire. Optional: paper fire

Everyone loves sledding right? And flat dog toys make the PERFECT sled. They remind me of those old plastic saucer sleds that you couldn’t control and always rode into a snowdrift/tree/friend. Elf is hanging out on some tinsel! This tinsel is just draped over a small decorative shelf in our living room. It works great for a last-minute idea. 53. Elf is sorting the laundry

DIY With My Guy has created a printable letter from your Elf to help make this idea work. 62. Use these fun FREE printable notes The goDog dragons are one of the super tough dog toys that seem to survive season after season in our house and they make the perfect elf on the shelf prank. Place the Elf near your child’s piggy bank with a pound coin in its arms. 56. Elf steals the biscuits Elf has made a smiley face using Cheerios, or whatever cereals you have to hand, on the breakfast table. 17. Elf takes the pups for a walk

Turn the tables by placing the elf so it looks like it’s peeking into the gift bags being kept beneath the Christmas tree. Naughty elves! LEGO® Elf on the Shelf It depends on the child, but we recommend three years old, or as soon as he or she starts to understand the magic of Christmas. Of course, if there are older siblings in the house, the tradition will start even sooner than that. There's really no harm in starting earlier—your child just might not be as engaged at an earlier age. What's a good The Elf on the Shelf gift? Parking jam! It's time for the toy cars to get involved in the seasonal fun. Line them up and put the elf on the largest vehicle for some traffic that may surely make the kids smile. 32. Spidey senses. Elves just want to have fun — and take selfies. Have the family elf take some funny selfies on your phone to share with the kids, or prop your phone up as they're padding down the hall in the morning as if the elf was caught in action. 62. Clean freak.Let the kids catch the elf in the act of wrapping some Christmas presents. Small, cheap items will do, so why not raid the supermarket or local dollar store for some little goodies? Peeping Elf on the Shelf Whether you plan to go all out with elf accessories or want to keep it simple, here are 77 Elf on the Shelf ideas from arrival to departure to try. 1. A full clean-out. Before you get started, here's what you need to know about this popular Christmas tradition. What are the two rules of The Elf on the Shelf? A mini Elf on the Shelf can be a super cute way to carry the Elf on the Shelf theme throughout the festive season. Don't let the elves have all the fun this season. Coat a stuffed animal in shaving cream and wrap your elves' hands around the can. Just make sure a razor is out of reach of tiny hands! 35. Let your elf Zoom with Santa.

Print the funniest human (or animal) body you can find and do a little peek-a-boo elf cutout. If you attempt a human body one day, maybe try an animal later in the month. We love a multipurpose idea! 54. Where is the lie? We also discuss how to introduce the idea to the kids, some ideas for playing with your elf off the shelf and how to incorporate the trend into your festive decor and gifting. The accompanying book tells the story of how the St Bernard helps Santa channel the love and hope of the Christmas season, and how the dog stores the love children show to others to help things along. This guide will take you through the Elf on the Shelf story, telling you all about how this modern family tradition was established. This one’s ideal if you use coffee machine pods. Pop a paper straw into a pod and sit your elf down ‘drinking it’, so it looks like he or she is taking a morning coffee break! Elf on the Shelf sleddingPRO TIP: Right before you show the kids, use clear tape to tape the laser pointer button down, so it’s still ON.

There are other options too. Some of the Elf merch we like includes a larger plush Elf on the Shelf that’s ideal for younger kids, a superhero Elf on the Shelf, an Elf Pets reindeer in tartan pyjamas, a sleeping bag for the elf – and even a large Gemmy Elf on the Shelf inflatable. Can elves drive? Or maybe they take a bus? Use whatever toy with wheels your child may have forgotten to put away and put the family elf inside for an all-aboard welcome, like this adorable school bus. 13. Ready to pop!From where to buy Elf on the Shelf to what you can do with it once you’ve brought a cute elf into your home, this is the ultimate guide to the Christmas elf story. Elf on the Shelf | What’s the story?