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Crazy Eyes Elf on the Shelf Drinking Red Bull Idea

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December 13, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: December 13, 2022
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Want a silly Elf on the Shelf idea? Put together this quick crazy eyes Elf on the Shelf Drinking Red Bull Idea. See this and more elf ideas with drinks & googly eyes. New and funny Elf Ideas daily.

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Red Bull Elf on the Shelf Drinking with Crazy Eyes

Your kids might fun this idea really silly. Gather your energy drink and straws. The raid your craft cabinets for googly eyes. Get ready for a few drinking Elf on the Shelf ideas and cute Elf on the Shelf Googly eyes ideas.

Let’s go…

Elf on the Shelf Drinking Red Bull

Are you ready for a silly Elf on the Shelf idea? Elf on the Shelf pranks are fun and this one is rather silly and only takes a few minutes to put together.

red bull elf on the shelf drinking with crazy eyes

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Red Bull
  • Straws
  • Mounting Putty or Double Sided Tape


It’s easy to set up this Elf on the Shelf eye idea. It’s also a great Elf idea for older kids. Use double sided tape or mounting putty and add it to the back of your googly eyes. I kind of like this Googly Eye Set as it has multiple sizes of eyes and I think that would make a funny Elf on the Shelf idea.

Attach your eyes to the Elf doll. You can prop your Elf dolls to sit, sorta stand or use an Elf on the Shelf stand.

Open a Red Bull (or energy drink) and insert straws.

Viola, this was a quick and easy elf idea.

More Elf on the Shelf Eyes Ideas

There is something about the Elf’s eyes. It doesn’t matter if you have a brown-eyed Elf on the Shelf or blue-eyed Elf on the Shelf doll, you can have fun with their eyes.

Elf on the Shelf Eyes

The Scout Elf is watching! If you need a few fun Elf on the Shelf Eyes ideas, take a look at this list including a fun sign “I’ve got my eyes on you!”

Do you have family photos in your house? If so, this is one of my favorite Rudolph Elf on the Shelf Googly Eyes ideas. Craft all of your family photos into red-nosed Rudolphs with fun googly eyes.

Lastly, we all know Emojis! Turn your North Pole visitor into an Emoji Elf on the Shelf with heart eyes.

More Elf on the Shelf Drinking Ideas

Want more Elf on the Shelf ideas that include drinking?

This is a silly idea that has the kids laughing… Elf on the Shelf drinking from an orange. Orange juice anyone?

If it’s been a long night, Elf on the Shelf might need to drink coffee. How about an Elf Refueling Station?

Bring Elf on a date and have multiple elves drinking syrup with a straw (or use a Barbie doll.)

Of course elf can be drinking solo… Catch him in the fridge during this Elf on the Shelf drinks syrup idea.

Elf on the Shelf drunk in love with this Elf engagement idea.

Santa loves…. cookies and milk, of course. Grab a clear ornament and fill it with milk in this Elf on the Shelf Drinks from an Ornament idea.

From what some might drink, Elf might bathe… Have Elf bathe in this Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate bath.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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Funny Bad Milk Elf on the Shelf Idea

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December 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: December 12, 2022
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The milk’s gone bad in this funny Elf on the Shelf bad milk idea. Tie up your Scout Elf and turn your sour milk into a bad guy with this easy idea.. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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In this funny Elf on the Shelf idea, the milk has gone bad. This was pretty simple as we put a note beside the Elf, however consider incorporating a few milk jokes with this silly elf idea.

What are some funny milk jokes for kids?

If you are looking for a few sour milk jokes, take a look at these fun sayings and milk jokes for kids you can pair with your bad Elf on the Shelf milk idea.

  • What did the man say when he got robbed of all his milk by his friend? How Dairy
  • What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled Milk
  • Well that’s just great, I let the milk go bad again!
  • Some people age like fine wine. Me? I age like milk. Sour and chunky.
  • What do you call a cow that never gives milk? An udder failure.
  • Where do space cowboys go to get some milk? The Milky Way.
  • What should you tell a cow that says she gives almond milk? You must be nuts.
  • What do you say to a person with milk on their lip? Great mooo-stache!
  • Why is cold milk always so relaxed? Because it chills in the fridge.
  • How does milk introduce itself in Spanish? Soy milk.

If you love funny jokes, also check out this set of silly Elf on the Shelf Jokes for Kids.

Funny Bad Milk Elf idea

If you love Elf on the Shelf pranks, we have good news. It’s quick and easy to pull this Scout Elf on a Shelf milk idea together.

Let’s get ready to turn that sour milk into a bad guy…

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Milk
  • Winter Hat
  • Fabric
  • Permanent markers
  • Cardstock or paper (this is the best cardstock which is perfect for your Elf printables)
  • Twine (we have used Christmas Twine with Elf many times)
  • Tape (masking or washi is great)

Instructions

This idea is really quick and easy to implement. First on paper, write the note “help us! The milk has gone bad.” Alternatively, you can use a few Elf on the Shelf jokes about milk (see above.)

Next, use a permeant marker to draw a funny bad face on the milk. You can copy ours. We were thinking ugly jack-o-lantern type look.

Insert your milk on the refrigerator shelf. Wrap fabric around the galloon jug to look like clothing. Then insert a cap for a milk jug hat.

Add your note.

Next tie up your Elf on the Shelf doll(s) to look like the milk did something naughty to Elf on the Shelf.

You can add washi tape or masking tape to cover the elves mouth.

Insert your elfs in the fridge and you’re done.

Enjoy this silly Elf on the Shelf milk idea.

Elf on the Shelf Tied Up Ideas

Love to get the Scout Elf into a sticky situation? There are plenty of ideas to tie up Elf.

In this first idea, Elf is tied up in Washi Tape.

Elf is tied up with washi tape again in this Elf on the Shelf help sign.

We used our Christmas Themed Bakers Twine to Tie Elf on the Shelf on Train Tracks.

I bet you have some LEGOs in the house, tie up your Elf in this idea – Elf on the Shelf captured by LEGO men.

Elf can get tied up rope climb. Grab your bakers twine to have Elf climb a bookshelf.

Has the tooth fairy every met the Elf? Yep! The tooth fairy tied Elf on the Shelf with dental floss.

Also check out the Elf on the Shelf refrigerator ideas – since you’are already in there – wink!

Fun elf on the shelf fridge ideas

When your milk really does go sour, use this fun idea to make an Elf on the Shelf igloo – it’s so pretty lit up.

Elf on the Shelf House How to Build a Milk Jug Igloo with Cotton Balls F

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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Funny Egg Sheeran Elf on the Shelf Idea

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December 11, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: December 11, 2022
modified datt: December 11,2022

Want a funny Elf on the Shelf idea? How about one with Pun? Make this silly Egg Sheeran Elf on the Shelf idea using chicken eggs. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Do your kids know Egg Ed Sheeran? Let’s go over a few songs and if you answer yes to your kids liking one to a few of these songs, they might now Ed Sheeran.

What does Ed Sheeran Sing?

Do you know any of these songs Ed Sheeran Sings?

  • Perfect
  • Shape of You
  • Bad Habits
  • Peru
  • Photograph
  • Castle on the Hill
  • Shivers
  • I Don’t Care
  • Perfect Symphony
  • The Joker and the Queen with Taylor Swift
  • Everything Has Changed with Taylor Swift
  • Perfect Duet with Beyoncé
  • This Is the Only Time with Andrea Bocelli
  • I Don’t Care with Justin Bieber

Does your child? If so, try this funny Elf on the Shelf Egg Sheeran idea.

Funny Egg Sheeran Idea

Want a funny Elf on the Shelf idea. We have it. Your child must understand who Ed Sheeran is.

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Eggs
  • Googly Eyes (see Elf on the Shelf Googly Eyes Ideas)
  • Orange yarn
  • School glue
  • Paper Guitar (find clipart on Google)
  • Markers
  • Cardstock or paper (this is the best cardstock which is perfect for your Elf printables)

Instructions

First find clip art of a guitar on the internet. Print and cut out your guitar.

Using a carton of eggs, add a smile to an egg with a marker.

Add a two dots of glue to the egg and lay the eyes on your egg.

Add more glue to the top of the egg and add some cut orange yarn for hair.

Gently display your egg beside the Elf on the Shelf in the refrigerator.

Using markers, write the message “chill’n with egg Sheeran.” You can write chill’n a few different ways including chilling or chillin.

The pun is it’s a cold environment, so you are chilling. Second, Ed Sheeran with a play on egg – just in case we needed to explain!

Are there other well-known eds?

If your child doesn’t know Ed Sheeran, try some of these other famous people with the names Ed.

  • Eddie Murphy
  • Ed Sullivan
  • Eddie Van Halen
  • Edward Norton

Your kids are gonna be okay, who???… Okay, maybe Ed is just a lost name. the singer Ed Sheeran is your best bed with kids – wink!

More Elf on the Shelf Egg Ideas

We might not have more eds, but we do have more eggs! (Many i hope you’re reading this and not just looking at the Elf pictures because sometimes I feel like I am the only cracking myself up!)

Take a look at this very easy Elf on the Shelf egg drawing idea, spell Merry Christmas on your carton of eggs.

Elf on the Shelf Eggs

If people start talking about Christmas before Halloween, we can talk about Easter before Christmas – right? Have Elf on the Shelf Hide Easter Eggs.

Lastly, this one is our favorite egg idea. Infact, it will be your child’s favorite idea too because who doesn’t love a chocolate egg? Turn a Chicken Egg into a Kinder Joy Egg in this Magic Elf on the Shelf Egg Trick.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

Share-Post-on-Pinterest-Frugal-Coupon-Living

Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Pirate Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt

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December 11, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: December 10, 2022
modified datt: December 11,2022

Ahoy mamas! Everyone loves a good treasure hunt. Don’t walk the plank. We include all you need to enjoy this silly Pirate Elf on the Shelf idea complete with pirate costume & chocolate gold coins.. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Ideas for Pirate Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt

A guy in a little red hat isn’t always the first thing you think of when you say pirate. However, during the holiday season, elf mischief is real and with some mischief includes a little bit of treasure hunts. Take a look at these fun pirate ideas including a cute Elf on a Shelf Pirate idea.

What fun pirate things can I do with my child?

We get it. who doesn’t love a good pirate activity. If you are looking for some fun pirate ideas for your child, consider having a pirate birthday party. While this is especially fun during the holiday season (who doesn’t love a pirate with some good holly and bells?), you can also have a pirate party on talk like a pirate day or any time of the year when your child is turning another age.

Best Pirate Party Ideas

Ahoy matey – add to your pirate party afew fun pirate games. These can be played with mates of all ages. Just make sure they are young at heart. Play at a celebration, within the family or even with your Elf on the Shelf at a witness.

Fun Pirate Party Games

Of course, if you have a real pirate fan, incorporate a fun Elf Pirate idea during the Christmas season.

Elf on the Shelf Pirate Idea

Don’t walk the plank. Be prepared with the Elf on the Shelf pirate idea. To put together a cute pirate idea with your Elf on the Shelf doll, gather the following supplies.

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Chocolate coins for booty (these can be hard to find, try the Dollar Tree, CVS, Walmart or here.)
  • Paper
  • Pen or marker
  • Optional: printable Elf pirate clothes
  • Optional: Elf treasure hunt

Instructions

To put together this Pirate Elf on the Shelf idea, printable your printable pirate outfit. Use tape or sticky velcro to put it together. Push pins are also helpful.

If you have 12 inch doll pirate accessories, gather them together. Don’t stress if not. Avast ye mamas… really all you need are gold coins and your Elf doll.

Hide some gold coins in the house. If you are doing this for a younger child, write clues of where your child can locate the coins. If it’s for older coins, let them tear apart the house as they try to find the most chocolate coins.

Write a note listing how many coins you hid. We wrote the pirate elf note, “treasure hunt: can you find all 14?”

Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt

Not really into the idea of your kids blindly tearing up the house? Don’t abandon the ship. I get it. Instead, create a controlled environment. Batten down the hatches and download and print this Elf on the Shelf treasure hunt.

This Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt uses 22 rhyming clues. Use these Christmas scavenger hunt clue cards with your North Pole Elf. Your child can find new bounty or loot with each clue or one large treasure chest at the end of the hunt.

For this pirate hunt, everyone dress up. You can dress up, your kids can dress up and even your Elf on the Shelf can dress in a pirate costume to stay with a pirate theme.

Pirate Elf Costume Printable

Ready to dress it up. Bring the joy of your childhood to your child via paper doll outfits. Use this adorable Elf Pirate costume you can print and stay within this fun Elf pirate theme.

These cute outfits including our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop elf gems including printable Elf costumes, our Elf games, Elf notes, Elf letters and so much more!

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

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5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Christmas Pox Elf on the Shelf Sick Note

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Did you know the Elf can get sick? Yep! The Christmas pox requires an Elf on the Shelf Sick note with this cute Elf illness idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We have a case of the Christmas pox. Scout Elf is sick and we need a few ideas.

Does Elf on the Shelf get sick?

Yes, the Christmas Elf can get stick. There are a few illnesses Elf might have…

  • Reindeer Flu
  • Christmas Pox
  • Covid (might need Elf on the Shelf quarantine)
  • Touch-idous (when Elf is touched)

When this happens, elf might need to sit out two days or recieve get-well magic delivered. These illnesses can be cured with a prescription from doctor Elf, a sick Elf note, your child doing a good dead for Elf, or a little bit of Christmas magic – aka glitter or cinnamon dust.

Sick Elf on the Shelf

Well this ensures your child won’t touch Elf on the Shelf. Elf is contagious with Christmas Pox.

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Mini Sticker Dots
  • Paper
  • Pen or Marker


Instructions

For this easy Elf idea, sit your Elf on the Shelf in a medicine cabinet, the bathroom or an open space.

Add a few rainbow dot stickers to look like Christmas pox illness.

Using a pen or marker, write a Elf on the Shelf sick note… “I have Christmas pox. Be careful, I’m contagious.”

Sick Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Want to extend this idea? There are a lot of reasons you might have a sick Elf on the Shelf. Take a look at these sick elves and how to resolve the Elf illness.

Use a tissue box or even a barbie Bed and off a sick Elf some medicine and a thermometer. You can use a blanket you have on hand or a washcloth. Tip: Make sure your Elf medicine is child-roof.

Need a printable elf doctors note? Grab this official Santa Elf on the Shelf Prescription for a sick elf. This Reindeer Flu sick note sits elf for 2 full days. This doctor’s note is doctor’s order!

Elf on the Shelf can break a leg (not the kind that delivers on stage) for a messy room. This is a fun way to encourage your child to pick up.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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We also love sharing free printable Elf on the Shelf props! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Download and enjoy your free Elf printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, Elf on the Shelf notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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Mini Playing Cards Printable for Elf

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Looking for cute, printable games that your Elf on the Shelf can play? These printable playing cards are a fun way to entertain the kids. Download tiny paying cards and enjoy games like Go Fish, War & more. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf miniature playing cards printable

Who doesn’t love a good card game. Whether it’s a game of solitaire or a group game like go-fish, card games are fun… And with fun, comes the release of endorphins… And with something tiny and cute, comes laughter and memories.

Download this miniature playing cards and have a great time with them this holiday season.

How can I print my own playing cards at home?

In order to print your own printable deck of cards at home, you need a deck of cards template PDF. Make sure you have supplies including a printer, printer ink and printer paper. Printing on cardstock will give you strong and sturdy cards and a laminator will give you a glossy finish.

Follow along for instructions of printing a deck of cards and using with or without a Scout Elf on the Shelf.

Elf on the Shelf Playing Cards

Cute mini deck of playing cards

Ready to bring a little bit of Christmas cheer to your house? How about a fun activity for your child and their Elf on the Shelf doll.

It’s incredibly easy to download and print your playing cards PDF. Grab a few supplies and follow these directions fo rhow to get your set of miniature playing  cards.

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Deck of Playing Cards Printable PDF (see below)
  • Printer
  • Printer Ink
  • Cardstock or Printer Paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue Stick

Instructions

Mini Playing Cards Printable
First you need your deck of cards downloadable templates. This will give you a standard deck or quantity of 52 playing card and the back of the cards. Includes hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs. In addition to the cards Ace all the way to King, you will get 2 jokers and 2 Elf shoes.  You can put these aside these mini card additions if they do not fit your game.

Print your printable playing cards. For the best quality, this is best printed on cardstock and maybe sent to your local copy center.

Cut each card out as well as the back of the card. Using a glue stick, glue the back and front together. The final dimensions for each card will be approximately 0.9 inches wide x 1.3 inches tall.

Tip: For a smooth finish, consider laminating your cards before you cut them.

Also check out our mini board game printables for your Elf doll!

Can these be used without an Elf on the Shelf?

Yes, these printable deck of mini playing cards is versatile and can be played without a Christmas Elf.

Have fun playing cards games with your child. Go Fish, War and more. Take a look at other card game ideas and some of the best games in our family game night bucket list set.

This mini card deck can also be played for some of the oldest games. Allow the adults to play Texas Hold ’em, Poker, Black Jack and more.

How to Get Printable Playing Cards

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Chutes & Ladders, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more! You can find this miniature game set in the Frugal Coupon Living shop. It’s seasonal content, so you don’t see it there, it’s because it isn’t “tis the season” – wink wink.

However, we wouldn’t leave you without a freebie!

Free Printable Playing Card Sheets PDF

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We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! However this game set is not found in our free printable library. Sign up for our daily Elf on the Shelf ideas emails and get this freebie in your inbox. In addition to your printable cards, see these other fun games included.

The free Elf on the Shelf game printable set includes…

  • Mini deck of cards template
  • Miniature coloring pages
  • Mini Tic-Tac-Toe games
  • Mini Battleship board game
  • Mini Dot Game Grid
  • Mini Bingo Bards
  • Mini Christmas Maze

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Print a Deck of Playing Cards Terms

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing for the best print.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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How to Make Balloon Garland for Christmas Elf on the Shelf

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Make your own Elf on the SHelf Balloon Garland with a few simple steps. This DIY balloon garland idea is quite adorable and adds instant Christmas decor to your cute elf idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Garland out of Balloons

Want to make a huge impact on your borning Elf on the Shelf ideas. Well this cute Ballon Elf idea isn’t a snore. Your kids will love the Christmas decorations elf brings when this adorable Christmas balloon garland arrives by none other than their very own Scout elf.

This is going to be a ton of fun!

Balloon Elf on the Shelf Garland

Make a big impact with a little bit of effort. This easy balloon garland uses the color scheme red and green for Christmas. However, you can make this fun idea Hanukkah, birthday parties, a baby shower celebration, or plenty of other fun occasion. It definitely add a wow factor!

Balloon Garland Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Green Tinsel Garland (we used this)
  • Green SOLO Plastic Cups (or Red SOLO Cups will work too)
  • 10-12 inch Green & Red Latex Balloons
  • Optional: Balloon Pump (we love this one on Amazon and used it in our stuffed Elf on the Shelf in a balloon idea.)
  • Optional: Tying Tool
  • Optional: Ultra Low Temperature Glue Gun (like this one)
  • Optional, Fishing Line or twine.


How to make balloon garland

These step-by-step instructions for how to make Balloon garland can easily be summarized with the word tape. Repeat after me. Tape is your friend.

We used an 18 foot green tinsel garland. You can grab something larger if you want a longer Christmas garland.

Start by blowing up your round balloons and tying off the end of each balloon. For this 18 foot garland, we used 8 (4 red, 4 green) balloons. Multiply as needed.

It will be obvious (you aren’t doing this for professional Christmas decor – let’s call it amazing Dollar Tree Christmas Decor), tape the balloons to your plastic cups. We inserted the knot of the balloon in to the cup and taped around the edges.

Once you’ve made your balloons look like Christmas lights, tape them to the green garland about every two feet.

Then tape your balloon light garland to the ceiling. Did we mention tape was the keyword in this christmas balloon garland tutorial?

Make sure your tape is secure on the ceiling and gently add your Scout Elf.

Viola – with only a few accessories, you’ve made your own balloon garland kit.

How fun was this Elf idea?

Balloon Garland Pro Tips: You can use a glue gun for this idea but not glue will make the balloon pop, so consider a cold glue gun. Command hooks would also be good for hanging on the ceiling or all. Consider fishing line to also tie your balloons, cups and garland together.

Also check out our Elf on the Shelf Balloon ideas including how to Trap Elf on the Shelf in a balloon!

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Ideas

December birthdays are great for your Elf on the Shelf. Use this garland as a party decoration and pair this DIY balloon garland idea with Birthday Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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How to Plan a Scavenger Hunt at the Zoo

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Are you looking for a fun way to entertain a group of adults or kids? Why not plan a scavenger hunt at your local zoo? Here’s how to make your zoo adventure a hit for your kids, adult friends, or even students.

printable scavenger hunt at the zoo for kids, adults, preschoolers

Do you love zoology? If you love studying and learning about animals, why not visit a zoo? There are great zoos to visit in the united state. Each location has different animals but many of these animal museums have common zoo animals that overlap. When prepping for a zoo visit, there is a lot you can do ahead and fun zoo activities you can do when there… like a zoo animal scavenger hunt.

Learna bout some of the best zoos to visit, what animals you might find, fun activities you can do ahead and about a printable zoo treasure hunt (for all ages) you can download today.

What are some good zoos to visit?

best zoos to visit

Are you looking to visit a zoo in the United States.  Chances are you can find a zoo in your region though it might take a day or even weekend trip. Most major cities have some sort of animal museum, but some location have rather large and amazing zoos.

These locations have some of the most amazing zoos to visit in the United States of America.

  • San Diego Zoo

  • Bronx Zoo

  • Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

  • St. Louis STL Zoo

  • Washington, D.C. Smithsonian National Zoological Park

  • Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

  • Houston Zoo

  • Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo

  • Dallas Zoo

  • Fort Worth Zoo

  • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

  • Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

  • Zoo Miami

  • Los Angeles Zoo

  • Zoo Atlanta

  • Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Alaska Zoo

  • Oklahoma City Zoo

  • Kansas City Zoo

Popular Zoo Animals

what are well known zoo animals

Animals that are found at the Zoo can vary greatly. This can be due to the zoo’s budget, a zoo’s theme, or the climate of the park’s location.  While the zoo you visit might have different animals, these are common animals found at most major zoos.

  • Tiger

  • Lion

  • Monkey

  • Bear

  • Elephant

  • Giraffe

  • Gorilla

  • Rhino

  • Hippo

  • Flamingo

  • Penguin

  • Alligator

  • Zebra

  • Snake

  • Penguin

Preparing for a Zoo Visit

Ready to see some of these popular animals in person? Before you go, try some of these ideas before your trip!

Books about Zoo Animals

zoo books

There are plenty of fun books that give facts about animals founds at the zoo. It’s a great way to share animal facts before your visit. You can also check out the zoo gift shop and look for these books as a souvenir to continue your child’s love of zoology and animal classification after your big zoo trip.

  • Weird But True Animals

  • Zoology for Kids

  • The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids

  • The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth

  • Animal!

  • 5,000 Awesome Facts About Animals

  • My First Zoo: Let’s Meet the Animals

Zoo Websites with Virtual Tours

zoo tours online

While you might have your eye on a particular zoo, there is no reason you can’t visit other zoos. Take a virtual zoo of some of the more popular zoos by visiting their zoo virtual tour website.

Some of the more well-known zoos that have virtual tours are…

  • Australia Zoo

  • San Diego Zoo

  • Houston Zoo

  • San Antonio Zoo

  • Smithsonian National Zoo

  • Oregon Zoo

  • Bronx Zoo

  • Chester Zoo

Zoo Arts & Crafts

zoo arts and crafts for kids

Before your zoo travel, try some zoo-themed arts and crafts. Have fun with animal activities at home with fingerprints, construction paper and other craft supplies.

  • Zoo Animal Fingerprint Art
  • Zoo Animal Crafts
  • Zoo Animal Paper Plate Art
  • Zoo Animal Alphabet Letters

Zoo Scavenger Hunt Printable

When you visit the zoo, make sure you pack this incredibly fun printable scavenger hunt for the zoo.  Incorporating one of your favorite activities into the trip turns your zoo adventure into a fun game.

This fun outdoor scavenger hunt can be done on a zoo field trip with classroom students. Separate kids into groups for an engaged and educational team scavenger hunt at the zoo.

This can also be used on a family vacation or a staycation at the local zoo! It’s a great way for parents to guide their kids on the grounds as they learn about the different wildlife.

This zoo animal scavenger hunt set is perfect for kids of all ages. In fact, the set comes in two different style of scavenger hunts – a checklist and rhyming riddle clue cards.

printable zoo scavenger hunt for kids

Zoo Scavenger Hunt Checklist

The first zoo-themed scavenger hunt is a popular zoo animal checklist. Circle the animals as you find them at the zoo. Go in any order. With zoo animal photos, this activity is very easy for preschoolers and younger kids. However, if your focus is older kids, don’t toss this zoo animal checklist. Use it for your scavenger hunt at the zoo for adults and older kids.

Zoo Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards

Is your crowd older? Then use our extra fun zoo scavenger hunt riddles. In this clue based scavenger hunt, read each of the clue cards with zoo animal facts. As you read the clue, uncover the answer. Each zoo animal answer is also found on the zoo scavenger hunt checklist – so with the name of the animal, it keeps things simple and from anyone getting stumped.

How to organize a scavenger hunt at the zoo

Having a public scavenger hunt can always be a little bit of a challenge. This is because zoos are open to the general public and hiding clue cards might be challenging when you don’t’ want anyone to mess up your scavenger hunt. In addition, getting from one size of the zoo to the other size is a hike. Most people find they have covered miles walking at the end of the day.

Because of both the size and people at a zoo, it’s best to keep this scavenger hunt on you all day long. The checklist will be easy. As you pass the animals, circle the animal you have found. See if you can get a fun pattern of circles are even turn it into a BINGO board. How fast can you get five across or five down or five diagonal.

If using the clue cards, give your child all the clues up front. They can read the clues and solve which animal is what. You can also hold on to the zoo map and before you hit a section (say the safari section of the zoo), hand them all the clues that fit the safari animals.

Alternatively, save the entire set of cards for before or even after the zoo visit. They can review animals and fun facts about zoo animals found at their zoo.

While these zoo scavenger hunt riddles cover 20 common zoo animals, all of these animals might not be at the zoo you visit. You can take out those clue cards or keep them in for fun.

Can this zoo scavenger hunt be done at home?

Why not? Turn your home into a zoo (if it isn’t already.)Grab a pen and clipboards and use each of the printables and turn your own house into a zoo. There are a few fun ways to have a zoo scavenger hunt at home. Go on a virtual online zoo tour using some of the popular zoos we listed or turn your house into a pretend zoo. Use dramatic play and place stuffed animals around your home (or print out popular zoo animal pictures) and turn each room into a zoo animal habitat. Older kids can even help set up the at-home zoo for younger kids. name different rooms as habitats like Grassland, Rainforest, Tundra, etc.

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More Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas

The great outdoors is great place for treasure hunts. It gives freedom to run, yell and find clue after clue. Take a look at these great scavenger hunt ideas for outside.

Go on a treasure hunt in your own backyard. This outdoor scavenger hunt has clues for many things found around the parameter of your home. Pin to Pinterest.

20 Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Explore your community with a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt. This is a great way to get kids moving and interacting with their community and landmarks while getting to know the people and places around them. Pin to Pinterest.

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Printable

This is an amazing team scavenger hunt. It can be done in an indoor or outdoor mall setting. Go on a photo scavenger hunt as a team. great for teens who can explore the area around them. Pin to Pinterest.

Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Teens and Youth

Looking for an activity for your next adventure camping trip? Print out this Camping Scavenger Hunt printable set for a fun activity for families with kids of all ages! Pin to Pinterest.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

There is no outdoor spot more magical than the magic kingdom. Go on a Disney World Scavenger Hunt with your family and friends. Pin to Pinterest.

Disney Challenges Printable and Disney Scavenger Hunt

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