Are you ready to plan for the Elf on the Shelf this year? This is a completely editable Elf on the Shelf calendar printable pdf that you can customize. Includes fillable fields for your own Elf on the Shelf ideas. Enjoy new creative, original, and funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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The best way to enjoy the Elf on the Shelf tradition with your child is to be prepare for the holiday season. Coming up with new idea each evening can be a bit of a challenge. For that reason, we have put together a completed Elf on the Shelf calendar. All you have to do it download and print. However, you might want to add your own Elf on the Shelf ideas. If that’s the case we also include a blank Elf on the Shelf calendar template so you can fill in your own Christmas Elf ideas for the kiddos.

This calendar template was something you download and printed. It was found in our free printable library as well as with sets in our Elf prop store. Once printed, you could write in your new ideas and your supply list.

Many of you requested a version that could be edited on your computer. You spoke, we listened! Now you can get our Elf on the Shelf calendar template and digitally edit online using a free version of Adobe!

Elf on the Shelf Calendar of Ideas

We have created an Elf on the Shelf Calendar of Ideas. This includes 24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas.  In our free printable library,w e have listed all 24 days of ideas and the supply list of Elf props you need for these ideas. This keeps you prepared for the entire Elf season.

An example of Elf on the Shelf Calendar Ideas include…

• Elf returns in a package (or use these Elf Arrival ideas and arrival letters)
• Elf hides candy canes
• Elf makes a bumble gum balloon
• Elf rolls down the stairs in toilet paper
• Elf makes snowflakes from q-tips
• Elf plays Twister
• Elf turns into a burrito

In addition to given ideas, this free elf on the shelf calendar includes a blank template. This allows you to print and use a pencil, pen or marker to add your own ideas. You can also write down the supplies you will need.

In addition to this set, we have created an editable Elf on the Shelf calendar. This PDF uses fillable form fields for your convenience. That means fill out on line and print for your seasonal use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that this Elf on the Shelf Calendar PDF uses fillable form fields for your convenience. Here are a few FAQs about the blank calendar template printable for Elf on the Shelf.

What software do I need to edit this document?

For the most reliable results, you will edit the Elf on the Shelf Calendar document using Adobe PDF reader. Get it for free here https://get.adobe.com/reader/. Make sure you have the latest version for your files to work correctly. If using a Mac please open in Adobe PDF Reader as the Mac Preview software does not work well with fillable fields.

I notice a grayish purple box in the editable calendar fields. Will this show when I print the Elf on the Shelf calendar?

No, the shadow box will not show when it prints. This shadowed field is put in the document simply to show you where you can edit the template.

I don’t have a printer. How can I print this document at a copy center?

If you do not have a printer, no worries. Download your PDF file. Edit and save the document. You can print the item at your local copy center. I prefer to use the Staples Copy Center near me.  You can have it shipped to your home or pick up at your local Staples store. Learn how to print at Staples.

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How to edit Fillable PDF Form

Follow these easy directions for how to edit a fillable PDF form.

1.) First purchase and download your digital file.
2.) Open Adobe Acrobat.
3.) Go to “File,” and click “Open.”
4.) Choose the calendar PDF file you want to edit.
5.) Once your file opens, go ahead and save the file with a new name (that way you have the original file and the file you will edit.)
6.) Click inside the editable fields you want to edit and add your own Elf on the Shelf ideas for the season.
7.) Save your finished product.
8.) Print your final PDF.

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Yes! We want to show you how the behind the scenes of the document works and instructions for how to personalize the fillable calendar.

Take a look at this video for how we edited the Elf on the Shelf Calendar in Adobe and how we printed the document using a home computer.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Want to edit all your Elf ideas on your computer? Grab the Editable Elf Calendar with Fillable fields.

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. This includes an Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar. It is a perfect kids calendar for sharing the word of God and the story of the birth of Jesus with your child.

Shop the Advent Calendar for Kids, Elf on the Shelf notes,  Elf letter, printable notes, jokes for kids, printable letter ideas and so much more!

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Included in our free printable Elf library is the non-editable Elf on the Shelf Calendar Template. this means you can use the list of ideas and supplies we share or print the blank template and write in your own ideas using a marker, pencil or pen.

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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!

Take a look at our Elf on the Shelf Facebook Group and 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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The times is here! It’s the season when a mischievous little red guy returns to millions of home. A little naughty and a little nice, some may be confused as to why this little elf is welcome into the homes of many. If you have been wondering about Who is the Elf on the Shelf and are uneasy knowing where to begin, we have all the Elf answers for you today!

The Elf on the Shelf Explained

The Elf on the Shelf is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it has been around dozens of years. Over the years the history of the Elf has evolved but one thing remains true. The Elf is a visitor from the North Pole. He is sent from Santa with a little bit of Christmas magic. During the holiday season, the Elf visits the homes of many boys and girls. He will hide in a new place each day. Every evening he returns to Santa’s workshop to report to the St. Nick who has been naughty and who has been nice. With the help of the family Elf, the big guy can create his nice list for making presents for good boys and girls.

Elf on the Shelf History

The tradition of the Elf doll has actually been around for over 50 years. Some might argue for closer to 100 years. Whichever the argument, one thing holds true. It is that the Scout Elf doll was originally a children’s book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. Together they self-published the book “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition” in 2005. It is paired with the original The Elf on the Shelf doll. This doll has a red body, white triangular collar and red hat. This particular elf doll and story are copywritten meaning you might see knock-offs but they are not the actual Elf doll.

The Elf on the Shelf tradition took off in 2008 when the Elf on the Shelf doll earned a Best Toy Award from Learning Express Toys – a specialty toy and game retailer. You can find vintage Elf dolls from the 1940s, 1950s and 1970s. Some of the vintage elves aka shelf sitters carry a similar red outfit as Scout Elf. Others have shades of green, stripe patterns and even jingle bells.

Elf on the Shelf Book Summary

If you have an Elf on the Shelf doll, you likely have an Elf on the Shelf story book. This is because neither product is sold individually. The Scout Elf doll comes with the Elf on the Shelf hardcover book. However, if you got your doll second hand you might be wondering more about the Elf on the Shelf story.

The Elf on the Shelf Book summary tells the story of an Elf’s visit. Each day the Elf arrives in your home. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits their family starting around Thanksgiving. Each evening he/she goes and returns from the North Pole. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. It is very important that the Elf is not touch each evening or the elves’ magic will be lost! Upon arrival each family is able to name their special Elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve.

Resources:

• Elf on the Shelf Printable Story Book Collections

• Mini Elf on the Shelf Book

• Elf on the Shelf Rules Printable

• Elf on the Shelf Unboxing Video

• Elf on the Shelf Questions Answered

What’s the point of Elf on the Shelf?

The purpose of the Elf on the Shelf is to bring a little bit of Christmas magic into your home. It keeps the spirit of the season alive as you count down the days until Christmas day. Call the Elf a precursor or a welcome to Christmas morning on December 25. Who is the Elf on the Shelf for? The Elf on the Shelf is perfect for a family that celebrates Christmas and the arrival of Santa. If you area  family that celebrates the birth of Jesus, there are many ways Christians can use Elf on the Shelf in the home too.

In addition to the spirit of Christmas, the Elf is also a good reminder to younger children to be good. Kids’ behavior can change with just the prompting of “don’t forget the elf is watching!” It’s like immediate Santa surveillance.  This positive Christmas character’s purpose is not to bring shame or anxiety to young children but rather to remind them that this season is about good deeds and acts of kindness toward others.

Elf on the Shelf Tradition

This Christmas Tradition begins with a book and a red North Pole Visitor aka The Elf on the Shelf. Of course, this holiday tradition can be adapted to any Elf doll. For most families, the same Elf arrives every year. That means after year one (when your family adopts and names their Elf on the Shelf) the same Elf will arrive each year. It is your families dedicated elf. Some families grow their Elf family with the arrival of Elf babies or multiple Elf dolls.

Resources:

• Elf on the Shelf Birthday Tradition

• Elf on the Shelf Tooth Fairy Tradition

• Elf on the Shelf Pets Tradition

• Elf on the Shelf Advent Tradition

Buy Now

Want to begin the Elf tradition? Now that you are ready for buying and Elf on the Shelf, it’s important to know where to get an Elf book and doll. Many retailers carry the Elf on the Shelf brand. Some places even have knock-off elves if you are looking for all different shapes and sizes.

First, since we have a good Elf the Shelf sale, be aware of the Elf on the Shelf black Friday deals. Since Elf often arrives on Thanksgiving or close there (some start December 1st), you do not want to wait too long for your Elf to arrive. That is why many prefer the Amazon Elf on the Shelf store for quick 2-day shipping. Of course, check out these other shops for sales, deals, and fast shipping.

• Elf on the Shelf on Amazon

• Elf on the Shelf at Walmart

• Elf on the Shelf at Target

• Elf Printable Accessories (Instant Digital Downloads)

With some of these options you can ship directly to your home or pay online and pick-up in the store.

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 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.

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!

Take a look at our Elf on the Shelf Facebook Group and 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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Want some thoughtful kids activities for the holidays? Download and print these kindness elves printables to get your kids excited for Elf on the Shelf and spreading cheer! Choose kindness and get started with these Random Acts of Kindness today. Creative, funny, and new ideas for Elf on the Shelf daily.

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With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about ways to spread some holiday cheer! One fun way to do this is with a little help from the elves. These Kindness Elves Printables are a great way to encourage your kids to be kind and do good deeds throughout the holiday season.

Pay it Forward Christmas Ideas

The holiday season is a perfect time to shower others with daily acts of kindness. You know the expression “the gift of giving.” Giving of yourself and your time really is a gift to yourself.  Teach your children the importance of serving others with Christmas pay it forward ideas.

These fun kindness elves notes can be used with or without an Elf on the Shelf. In fact, you can use the ideas to fill your home with the act of serving others not even using an Elf.

Take a look at some of these fun ideas for paying it forward this Christmas.

Pass Out Candy Canes

Clean Your Sibling’s Room

Bake a Treat for  Neighbor

Collect Toys to Donate to Someone Else

Collect and Deliver Cans for  Food Pantry

Donate Old Blankets or Towels to the Animal Shelter

Write a Kind Note for your Teacher

Forgive Someone and Pray for Them

Volunteer

Do a Chore for your Brother or Sister

Set the Dinner Table

Pick up Trash at the Park

These are just a few of the fun 25 Christmas daily acts of kindness you can do this holiday season.

If you found showing others thoughtful gestures a bit fun, then see more ways to pay it forward with Random Acts of Kindness (RAKs) all year.

What is the Story of the Kindness Elves?

The Story of the the Kindness Elves is a book written by Anna Ranson and Benjamin Byrne. The Kindness Elves storybook introduces children to the joy that showing daily acts of kindness can bring, in whimsical and magical ways. The elves focus on love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness (which you might recognize as the Fruits of the Spirit.)

While the book is an introduction to the Kindness Elves dolls and Accessories Kit, they do not have to be used with holiday kindness gestures. The two can be separated and used individually.

Whether you believe in elves or not, kindness elves are real because acts of good gestures are real. We can all be a secret Santa or an empathetic elf with small acts of kind gestures this Christmas season.

Ways to Use the Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printable

Some say the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. We all know that using ones vocal chords do the loudest degree might actually do the opposite. This season, bring empathy, gratitude and (of course) holiday cheer by performing Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas.

As busy parents, sometimes it’s hard to come up with new ideas on our own. This Christmas kindness elves resource is all you need to jump start that idea. Once you print off these 25 Kindness Elves Ideas, there are several ways you can use them.

Random Acts of Kindness

Have your kids pick one random act of kindness to do each day! They can choose from the elf ideas or they can write down their own on the cards provided. This promote kindness, sharing, and gratitude in children.

Good Deed Tracker

If you have an Elf on the Shelf, you could put these papers in his backpack and have him bring one to your child each day. Your kid can then do the good deed and check it off the list with the included good deed checklist. It’s like a little book of big kindness record keeper.

Classroom Kindness Challenge

Challenge your child’s class to see who can complete the most acts of kindness! Each day, have your child write down the act of kindness they completed and then bring it back to school to add to the classroom chart. This is incredibly cute if you are a teacher doing Elf on the Shelf in the classroom. You could even make this pat of your school community and give each classroom a challenge of getting the most RAKs.

Kid’s Choice

Let your kids choose which act of kindness they want to do each day. They can mix it up and do different things or they can focus on one type of act (like always giving compliments or a smile).

Start a Kindness Chain

See how long you can keep the kindness going! After your child completes an act of kindness, have them find someone else to do something nice for. That person can then pay it forward and do something nice for someone else. Keep going to see how long the chain can be! You could incorporate this into a Christmas paper chain craft alternating festive red and green construction paper. See how long your chain can get.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Cut the mischief! Toss the pranks. If you have an Elf on the Shelf doll, he can deliver cards with acts of kindness kids can do each day. This could be delivered with his new location each day. You could even deliver a kindness card in the mailbox as daily mail. You could also have him do one of the acts of kindness himself and then leave a note for your child explaining what he did. Use with an Elf doll or with the original Kindness Elves Dolls. Check out more Elf on the Shelf Ideas here.

Christmas Traditions

Start a new tradition that feels a little bit more true to the celebration of the season. You can easily print off these Kindness Elves ideas and use them in your Christmas Eve traditions. We like to use the kindness ideas alongside our other Christmas traditions like Christmas pajamas, a holiday movie, or even a night before Christmas book!

Give as a Gift

If you LOVE this Kindness Elf on the Shelf printable, then you’re really going to LOVE giving it as a gift. You can package it up and give it to a friend, neighbor, or family member. It makes the perfect Christmas gift!

The holidays are a time to spread cheer and kindness, and what better way to do that than with these adorable printables? These Kindness Elves Ideas are perfect for encouraging your kids (and even adults!) to do good deeds throughout the holiday season. You can use them in several different ways, like tracking good deeds, doing random acts of kindness, or even starting a kindness chain.

Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printables

Choose kindness! Are you ready to print our Kindness Elves Resources? Grab this Kindness Elf Printable Bundle in our Elf store and immediately have 25 daily magic of kindness ideas.

What’s included in the set?

• 25 Kindness cards on small notes for the elves to deliver (use or without your own kindness elves)
• A Random Act of Kindness Checklist to keep track of your progress
• Optional: Blank Elf notes for you to personalize fill out on your own

Have an amazing impact while having lots of fun! Let’s make the world kinder – grab these Random Acts of Kindness Elf on the Shelf ideas today!

Want more? Our most popular Elf prop 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! From an Elf on the Shelf calendar, to notes, postcards, letter boards and more you will want to be apart of this free printable library. This kindness theme also fits the give a hand kindness Elf on the Shelf printable.

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In our free printable library, you can also shower a delivery driver with this free Random Acts of Kindness printable for USPS, FedEx and UPS.

More Elf on the Shelf Fun

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 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.

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Start a new family tradition for Christmas. The Elf on the Shelf only might not be enough. Take a look at places to buy an Elf doll, accessories, Elf ideas and more! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Looking for a Elf on the Shelf doll only? Maybe you want to get started on this Christmas tradition or need a replacement doll? Trust me, replacement Elf dolls have been necessary for me as I have hid them well enough I could not find them the next season!

Read more about Elf on the Shelf Book only here.

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.

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.

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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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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 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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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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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!

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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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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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 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

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.


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