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The Original Elf on the Shelf

Did you know? Elf on the Shelf was written in 2004 by Carol Aebersold and daughter Chanda Bell over a cup of tea. Bell suggested they write a book about an old tradition of an elf sent from Santa who came to watch over children at Christmas time and share with Santa who has been naughty and nice. Over time, elf ideas have evolved to funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas and even Naughty Elf on the Shelf Ideas, but the elf was not created for antics. He was created for the Christmas tradition of an elf visiting his/her assigned family… of course, that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun.

Buy Elf on the Shelf

When you buy Elf on the shelf, there are some important features to look for. The Original Elf on the Shelf dolls come with a red Elf, a box, and a book. As the Elf doll has evolved, you can even get Elf dolls with variations of skin color, see where to buy a Black Elf on the Shelf doll. You also can get an Elf on the Shelf Girl Doll. Follow some of best deals and the best times to buy an Elf doll, with our Elf on the Shelf Black Friday Deals.

There sellers that have Imposter Elf on the Shelf Ideas everywhere, but the real Scout Elf will have a book and a box. That doesn’t mean, you can’t do something different! Why be the same when you can be unique!

Girl and Boy Elf on the Shelf Doll Only

If a plushee is a better idea for your child, pick up a plushee boy girl Elf on the Shelf Set. This 12″ tall plushee elves look just like your little blue eyed scout elf hanging around your home every December. From the bright red uniform, to the brown hair, and the adorable little face, this is just like the familiar elf that visits during Christmas. This set is sold from the manufacturer.  With this set of two elves, you can have double the trouble with Elf on the Shelf ideas with Multiple Elves.

Additionally, there are other types of Elf on the Shelf for sale. Check out this World’s Smallest Elf on the Shelf doll. This is the lowest we have seen an Elf doll.  A miniature replica of the original full-sized Elf on the shelf, World’s Smallest is less than 4 inches from the tip of his hat to the bottom of his feet and is fully articulated. Kiddos will have fun with some of your miniature Elf ideas.

Original Scout Elf

Again, the real thing is only sold by the Elf company. There are other misleading brands.

You can find Elf on the Shelf Doll only, but know this is not the true Scout Elf!  In many cases you cannot even tell a difference. You can get this Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition (light boy scout elf) for just $9.99 (no longer available as it was a copyright seller.)

Looking for Elf on the shelf different colors for sale? The original Christmas Elf only comes in red but there are similar Elves on Amazon, like this Red and White Stripe Elf and this soft Plushee Elf – isn’t he a cute Santa’s helper?!

This year we even got a Baby Elf to go with our Elf on the Shelf. See a few Elf on the Shelf baby ideas for baby elves.

If you want some Naughty Elf Dolls, look these Mischievous Christmas Boy & Girl Elf set in black. Boy they look like troublemakers! – The black elf dolls are from Elves Behaving Badly!

Also check Etsy and Ebay.

There are Christian Alternatives for Elf on the Shelf.

Did you know DaySpring has something similar? Their Christmas Tradition is The Shepherd On the Search. This set comes with a shepherd doll and book.

In our frequently asked Elf on the Shelf questions we answer where you can find a free Elf on the Shelf.

How do you get a free Elf on the Shelf?

Is the Elf on the Shelf free – sorta. Depends who you ask. As you know, the Elf on the Shelf comes from Santa. It is a gift from the North Pole and Elf is used keep an eye on behavior in your home before Christmas Day.

If a member of the Elf on the Shelf moving committee is looking for a free Elf, there are many places to look around for a free Elf on the Shelf doll. Misplaced and unwanted Elf on a Shelf dolls have been found in Goodwill, in Facebook Buy Nothing Groups, or even kept within the extended family by asking friends and family members who have older kids and no longer hold the magic of the season.

I personally have “donated” free elves to friends knowing I would get them back in the new year.

Also see our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables!

I have shared TONS of great ideas for this Holiday Tradition. Elf on the Shelf is an amazing Christmas Tradition.

Don’t forget we have plenty of creative ideas and fun ideas for your Elf on the Shelf. Since 2014, we have brought new ideas every day in the season of November and December. A few good ideas include

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Cookies
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Stairs
• I’m Back Elf on the Shelf ideas
• Elf on the Shelf Trapped in a Balloon
• Adopt an Elf on the Shelf Certificate
• Elf on the Shelf Cereal Magic Trick

We also love printables. See our all Elf on the Shelf Printables including our popular Elf on the Shelf Costume Printables!

We have an Elf Store too! We offer so many printables to get your Elf through the holiday season, you could swim in them! Access our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables by signing up for our email.

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Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

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Ready for an Easy Elf idea? Turn your Elf on the Shelf into a push pin pillow! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf Pin Cushion

It’s the end of the season, of course we are looking for an Easy Elf on the Shelf idea. We have it, easy peasy.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Push Pins

Grab your pins, push them in the bottom of Elf. You’re welcome. Done.

This can be cute by the sewing machine, with Two Elves, or do it alone with just one Elf and his bottom propped in the air.

How can you use Push Pins with Elf on the Shelf?

Push pins are actually a great Elf on the Shelf prop. Two examples of places we found Push Pins for the Elf on the Shelf were in our Elf Costumes and Elf on the Shelf Walking on the Ceiling.

Elf on the Shelf 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!

Free Elf Printables

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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Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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In a world full of plain bagels, be a sprinkled donut. Bring this funny Elf note and dress your family North Pole visitor in an Elf on the Shelf Donut outfit. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf Donut Costume Idea

In this fun Elf on the Shelf donut idea, cut out your doughnut and add this fun Elf note  with a silly little message –

In a world full of plain bagels, be a sprinkled donut!

Bring a little sparkle and laughter to your child’s heart.

Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Elf Donut Costume
• Elf Donut Printable Note

There are other ideas for cute Elf on the Shelf Donut Costumes! Take a look at this fun The Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Donut Be Naughty PJ’s and on Etsy, a fun Christmas Elf Doughnut Costume.

Elf on the Shelf Donut Printable

Grab this adorable Elf Donut Costume with printable Elf note – In a world full of plain bagels… be a sprinkled donut! Use with any type of Elf!

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!

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! This includes our fun Elf on the Shelf candy cane note – I love you!

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Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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This might be the cutest Elf on the Shelf Idea and the easiest Elf on the Shelf idea. Perfect for the moving committee and perfect for the kids in the morning – Elf on the Shelf Ice cream cone! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf Ice Cream Idea

I scream, you scream we all scream for ice scream.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Ice Cream Cones
• Sprinkles

In this easy Elf on the Shelf idea, we transformed Elf into an ice cream cone. First, how cute is this idea? Second, how easy is this Elf idea? That’s our goal- make it cute and fun for the kids but make it easy for the elf moving committee.

To continue with the theme, consider this Elf prop – Elves Behavin’ Badly Dropped Ice Cream.

Elf on the Shelf 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!

Free Elf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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In this fun Elf on the Shelf idea, your Scout Elves Pin the Nose on the Snowman. Download the printable game and use today for an easy Elf on the Shelf idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf Snowman Game

Gather your supplies and create this quick and easy Elf idea. In our free Elf on the Shelf printable library, we included this snowman head and printable carrots to recreate this

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Tape
• Pin the Nose on the Snowman Free Printable
• Ribbon Blindfold
• Optional: Elf Prop Stands (we love this one.)

Tape is my favorite for many Elf ideas. I cut out the carrots and rolled tape behind them to stick on the elves hands. I also used tape to stick the snowman to the wall. Because of photography, my Elf on the banister is taped to the wall. You could also put an Elf prop below your elf if you wanted to do something similar without taping your Elf.

This is what I call a fun, lazy Elf on the Shelf idea. It was quick and easy to do, but it also created a really cute and fun elf scenario. The kids will love seeing it.

Elf on the Shelf 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!

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get this free Pin the Carrot on the Snowman Printable game. You can create a fun scene with your family Elf too.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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In this Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Roll idea, toy friends push Elf over the counter top in an easy Elf on the Shelf set up. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf Toilet paper Idea

I sense trouble – Elf is about to be pushed over the countertop in this toilet paper drop.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Toilet Paper
• Toys to Plunge Elf

This is consider a Lazy Elf on the Shelf Idea – you know we love those! Less than 5 minutes and using supplies from home.

Put Elf inside the tube of a a toilet paper roll and grab some toys/friends to begin the push over the edge of the counter top.

Also take a look at this full list of Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toilet Paper.

Elf on the Shelf 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!

Free Elf Printables

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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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Have fun with this idea – Elf on the Shelf drawing on eggs a Merry Christmas message. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf Egg Drawing

Create this cute message in the refridgerator.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• 1 1/2 dozen Eggs
• Marker

In this fun Elf idea write Merry Christmas and draw a few candy canes on 18 eggs. Easy, peasy but really cute message for your child.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Don’t forget one of our favorite Elf on the Shelf Egg ideas – the magic egg trick.

This Elf on the Shelf Egg ideas covers 2 days. One day a plain egg, the next day a Kinder Joy chocolate egg.

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!

Free Elf Printables

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 on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Ready for a 5 second Elf on the Shelf idea? This time Elf on the Shelf is in the Kitchen. It takes only a few seconds to add him to the spaghetti container. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf in the Spaghetti in the Kitchen

I know you guys love these Lazy Elf on the Shelf ideas. I do my best to make it easy but create a really funny elf on the shelf idea your child will love. For this Elf idea, you can have Elf hiding in the kitchen or put in in the pantry. See how long it takes your child to find him/her.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Spaghetti Storage

Put Elf in the spaghetti storage and done! Did anyone time that, how long did it take you for this Easy Elf on the Shelf idea?

Elf on the Shelf 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!

Free Elf Printables

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!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

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 on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Get ready for summer with low-cost activities and games for the kids! GET YOUR SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTER BUNDLE.


Also access our Free Frugal Coupon Living Printables to help you find joy through embracing the chaos of motherhood more easily!



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