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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Thanksgiving Pilgrim Elf

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Elf on the Shelf

It is so nice to have my daughter in on Elf on the Shelf this year. In years past (even on bed rest) I was trying to figure out 1,000s of different ideas to make unique and memorable experiences for my kids. Now that I have 5 kids and my eldest can help, she made this Thanksgiving Pilgrim for me to use Thanksgiving night – welcome back elf! We hope your long journey was great.

Pilgrim. noun – a person who journey’s to a sacred place for religious reasons.

Person – being elf. Journey – his trip from the North Pole. – Religious reasons – well Christmas, of course!

Supplies Needed:

• Elf on the Shelf or Elf on the Shelf Boy Girl Set
• Construction Paper
• Tape

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas

If your Elf arrives on Thanksgiving, take a look at our huge list of Elf on the Shelf Thanksgiving Ideas.

See all of our Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas. So many ways to say I’m Back and Hello!

Pin Pin Pin, because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We have many more ideas to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE PRINTALBES!  That is our goal, to make Elf easy for you! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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 love printables – especially free ones! Be sure to save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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This Funny Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House is full of pun. Instead of a traditional Gingerbread House kit, Elf uses bread and ginger. That’s it! New creative, funny, and punny Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Funny Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House

We are over a week into the Christmas Tradition of Elf. How are you holding up? Have you seen our Elf on the Shelf Ideas? 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 rest of the entire Elf on the Shelf season!

Funny Elf on the Shelf

Isn’t this idea so funny. So funny it’s punny. We got a kick out of the humor of our North Pole visitor. He made his own gingerbread house. Perhaps confused by the ingredients that go into a gingerbread house. If you love this Elf humor, look also at a similar concept, Elf on the Shelf Makes a Gingerbread House with Ginger root. This idea, actually included candy canes – a little more flavorful!

Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread Supplies

If you are doing this Elf on the Shelf idea with pun, I bet you have all your supplies. Only three simple things. Really easy. Really funny.

• The Elf on the Shelf
• Ginger (ground or root)
• Bread

Chances are, your child won’t find this idea as funny as you to. I mean, we enjoy the pun. They will really want a Gingerbread house. Don’t worry, we have more Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Gingerbread. You can come back another night doing one of these Elf ideas with ginger bread including bringing an entire elf house! (Or we don’t have to get that crazy!)

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Gingerbread

If there is too much pun in this Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House idea, don’t worry. We have you covered with this Cookies United Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread House Kit.

We found more Elf on the Shelf ideas with Gingerbread.

• The Elf on the Shelf Company teaches you how to build an Elf on the Shelf Jolly Gingerbread House!
• Using a plastic knife and fork, Elf can build is own Gingerbread House.
• Bass Pro Shop has The Elf on the Shelf An Elf’s Story Pre-Baked Gingerbread House Kit for purchase.

Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread Costume

Did you see our unboxing Elf on the Shelf Kit? I can’t believe after almost 10 years, we lost our Elf doll. I claim he moved on to another family. You might have noticed the adorable Elf on the Shelf Costume we had in our kit. This is the Elf on the Shelf Box and Costume kit we got with the Gingerbread Costume and House. However, if you don’t need the entire kit, you can buy a Gingerbread costume for Elf on the Shelf. Add, to your costume, our free Elf on the Shelf note – let’s make Christmas cookies!

Grab our same Elf Box Kit (under Elf on the Shelf Ideas)

Printables for Elf on the Shelf

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!

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Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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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? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf! Take a look at this Apple Worm – how fun is this idea?

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Apple Worm

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Idea EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Apple Worm! How cute is this idea. If you have some spare apples, create a little worm using googly eyes or candy eyes. We love this idea and think your kids will find it quite silly too!

We love sharing FREEBIES! Print these FREE Elf Printable Costumes and Notes by entering your email address below. It will arrive in your inbox!

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. So many more to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE Printables!  Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.