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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

Let’s be ELFless (selfless) and 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!

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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.

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

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Interested in an Elf on the Shelf Theme for the entire visit of your North Pole Friend? How about a game night? Follow these Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games including Twister, Memory, Bowling, Connect Four and Even Sledding & Climbing (aka Chutes & Ladders!) New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games

We are back, so is the the red little guy. If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on a 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 fun Elf on a 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!

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games

My idea was to give you a round-up of Scout Elf on the Shelf Themed Ideas. Take a look at a few of our ideas…

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toilet Paper
• Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Two Elves

Next up, we wanted to share with you Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Games. This elf themed idea gives your Elf a focus and keeps your Elf on the Shelf ideas easy during the holiday season.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf
• Assorted Games & Game Pieces

Elf on the Shelf Games & Shenanigans

For a list of the best elf games, look no further. Find a fun idea for every game lover. Ideas for a girl elf, boy elf, and multiple elves. You can use these funny elf ideas for kiddos of all ages including preschoolers, young kids, and pre-teens.

Elf on the Shelf Twister Game with Spinner

Elf on the Shelf Sledding & Climbing Board with Spinner – Chutes & Ladders Board Game

Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe Game

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Mini Board Games Print and Play for Elf

Elf on the Shelf Hide the Candy Canes Game

Elf on the Shelf Connect 4 Game

Elf on the Shelf Matching Game

Elf on the Shelf Basketball Game with Printable Scoreboard

Elf on the Shelf Bowling Game

Elf on the Shelf Bowling Game with Purchase

Elf on the Shelf Foosball Game

Elf on the Shelf Poker Game

Elf on the Shelf Pie Face Game

Elf on the Shelf Operation Game

Elf on the Shelf Go Fish Game

Elf on the Shelf Golf Game

More easy Elf ideas include puzzles, a card game, Elf Toys and educational games.

Elf on the Shelf Games App

Want more Elf? In addition to Elf on the Shelf games ideas in your home, you can also play the Elf on the Shelf Video Games in an app or on the PC. If you love the Elf Brand, look at some of the games they sell online including the popular Elf on the Shelf Hide & Seek game. Kids will love Elf on the Shelf apps in a virtual setting.

• Elf on the Shelf Games App

• Elf Games PC in Santa’s North Pole

• Elf on the Shelf Hide and Seek Game

• Where’s the Elf on the Shelf Game

• Elf on the Shelf Make a Match Memory Game

Elf on the Shelf Games & Printables

Want some game printables? Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop an Elf Doctor Note, Advent Calendar Twister Board Game, Elf Sledding & Climbing Game, the Elf Art Masterpeice and so much more!

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including these Elf on the Shelf Inspired Games. Purchase it in our Elf Kit Bundles. These are  a fun way to busy kids in a group setting, youth group or at a Christmas party. Alternatively, paly among your family!

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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.

New Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Need a summary of Elf on the Shelf. We can help. Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. See all of our resources from the beginning to the end. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

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It’s a catastrophe! In the case of emergency, use this Elf emergency guide for multiple ideas and solutions for what to do if Elf on the Shelf is touched by a child, pet or adult! Fun antics and easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Have questions about if and when you can touch the Elf on the Shelf? We have your answers.

The Elf on the Shelf cliff notes include…

1. No. You can not touch the Elf on the Shelf.
2. Parents, you can not touch the Elf either.
3. When touched, Elf looses magic.
4. You can touch the Elf on Christmas Eve.
5. There are plenty of ideas for a touched Elf on the Shelf.

Read on for all of your questions thoroughly answered.

Can you touch Elf on the Shelf?

No. The answer is no. No you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf. No.

The Elf on the Shelf requires magic to return home to the North Pole each evening. Because human touch causes magic lost, you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf. It is important to share this Elf Rule with your child immediately upon Elf adoption. If it is Christmas Eve, you can touch the Elf on the Shelf on the last night. Because Santa brings Elf on the Shelf home on Christmas Eve, Elf does not need magic this evening to return to the North Pole. He/She will get a ride on Santa’s sleigh.

Can parents touch the Elf on the Shelf?

Let’s get this straight. Parents, you may not touch the Elf on the Shelf. Got that? The same important rule applies to you. In the event of an emergency, Elf can be touched with Magic Grippers. You can find these in your home (or something similar.) Just tie the magic gripper tag printable to your kitchen tongs aka Magic Grippers and you are all set for emergency situations.

What to do if your Elf on the Shelf is Touched

First, take a deep breath. Don’t worry. It’s good you are here.

What happens if you touch an Elf on the Shelf?

If you touch an Elf on the Shelf, the magic is lost. Elf cannot return to the North Pole in the evenings without magic. This keeps Elf from reporting to Santa if you have been naughty or nice. If you have bene naughty, touching Elf doesn’t keep Santa from finding out. Santa knows that evening that your family elf did not return to the North Pole and sends Elf help. This can be an Elf doctor, a special Elf friend, or a magical signal sent to your Elf.

Take a look at these solutions for when Elf on the Shelf is touched. Make some assessments before solution is determined for your Scout Elf doll.

1. Was Elf touched by accident?
2. Was Elf touched on purpose?

If Elf on the Shelf was touched by accident, quickly grab the Elf grippers and save Elf from being in an uncomfortable or harmful situation.

If Elf was touched on purpose, there are solutions for Elf being touched. Elf can sit for an extra day, Elf can return to your home sick, Elf can get magic back with a sprinkle of pixie dust.

Take a look at these Elf on the Shelf ideas for being touched.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas After Being Touched

These are some quick easy and practical ideas for when Elf on the Shelf is touched.

Write Elf an Apology Note

Writing Elf or Santa an apology note express you are sorry and you have learned your lesson. You can use one of these Elf on the Shelf letter templates.

Sprinkle Magic

Offer Elf some pixie dust. Use a little cinnamon or colored glitter to quickly bring magic back to your Elf. This magic elf dust will get Elf back to the North Pole for the night so Santa and the Elf doctors can assess their needs with a quick check-up.

Sing Loud for All to Hear

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud fo rall to hear. Sing a Christmas Carol or too give bring Christmas cheer back to your Elf.

Elftastrophe Book

Need an Elf emergency guide? Read children’s book, In Case of Elftastrophe book. It’s full of your answers for touching the official Elf and North Pole solutions.

Perform an Act of Kindness

Kindness can be the most effective way to bring elf’s magic back. Perform a good deed with a RAK. You can use these Kindness Elves ideas. Doing good for others is sure to keep you off the naughty list.

Put Elf on the Christmas Tree

Did you know the Christmas tree has amazing unseen magic? Use your Elf movers and move Elf to the Christmas tree for a magical repair. He will be like new the next morning.

Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas after being touched

Want printable resources? These are helpful Elf on the Shelf printables for when Elf is touched.

Magic Grippers

These free printable magic grippers help you move Elf after fall or touch. Grippers can be used to move the Elf off the ground, to the Christmas tree, or to a safe location.

Elf on Strike

Sometimes when Elf is touched, Elf on the Shelf goes on strike. This sign reads “On strike!” and can be used after Elf is touched. In this case, Elf would sit in one spot for a day or two. This is enough time for Elf’s magic to return.

Elf Prescription Note

Sometimes Elf is sick. This can especially be true when magic is lost. This Elf prescription note sits Elf out for a day day for being touched. After a quick check-up by the Elf doctors, Elf returns the next morning with a doctor’s note that reads “Magic Lost: No moving for one day. Don’t touch elf!”

Helpful Elf on the Shelf Resources

Take a look at these helpful resources for Elf on the Shelf.

• What to do if the Dog Eats Elf on the Shelf – Sometimes the Elf is touched by something other than human children… I am looking at you four legged furry creature. If the dog or cat has gotten the Elf on the Shelf, take a look at these Elf pet ideas for solutions for rambunctious pets.
• 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.
• Elf on the Shelf Meaning Explained – Why this red elf? Take a look at reasons for Elf on the Shelf as well as a description of what an Elf on the Shelf is.
• Elf on the Shelf Rules – Print these free printable Elf on the Shelf rules including “do not touch the elf!”
• Reasons Why the Elf Didn’t Move – Don’t let your forgetful head cause a lot of drama in the morning. Forgetful parents can tuck a few of these reasons the Elf on the Shelf didn’t move in your backpocket.

More Elf Printables

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Elf 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.
• 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!

Follow on social media! Take a look at our Elf on the Shelf Facebook Group (turn on notifications) 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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Elf on the Shelf Book Only

It was a bit surprising for me to see the The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Book only without the Elf on the Shelf doll and box. In fact, we know the Official Elf on the Shelf doll comes with the book and box, never alone and never in a color other than red!

What is the Elf on the Shelf Book About?

The plot of the Elf on the Shelf book describes how Santa’s “scout elves” visit homes and watch over day to day happenings. The red elves leave to visit the North Pole every night and then go back to their assigned home each morning. By hiding in a new spot each morning, the scout elf plays an ongoing game of hide and seek with the family.

In order to get their magic, The Elf on the Shelf explains that scout elves get their magic by being named and being loved by a child. In the back of each book, families have an opportunity to write their elf’s name and the date that they adopted it. Once the elf is named, the scout elf receives its special Christmas magic, which allows it to fly to and from the North Pole.

But careful. Elf’s magic might disappear if the North Pole elf visitor is touched. So only one Elf on the Shelf rule must be followed – do not touch Elf. The story ends on Christmas Day with the Elf on the Shelf leaving to stay with Santa for the rest of the year until the following Christmas season.

Where can I buy the Elf on the Shelf Book?

The Elf on the Shelf book is not sold individually. The Elf book comes with your Scout Elf doll, however there are alternatives to buying the Elf on the Shelf Book online.

• Buy the Elf on the Shelf Book Used
• Borrow the Elf on the Book from a Friend
• Check out the Elf on the Shelf Book from a Library
• Get the Miniature Elf on the Shelf Book
• Use some of the other Elf brand books

What are other Elf on the Shelf Books?

As the Elf on the Shelf brand has expanded, so has their book collection too. The Lumistella company and Author by Chanda Bell have released new Pets and Elves at Play books so you can read more about Scout Elf and his/her adventures.

If you are looking for more Scout Elf on the Shelf collection of books, try some of these fun Elf books to read with the kids.

• In the Case of Elftastrophe An Elf Emergency Guide for Being Touched.
• Elf on the Shelf’s A Night Before Christmas Book
• Elf Pets: An Artic Fox Tradition Book
• Elf Pets: A Reindeer Tradition Book
• Elf Pets: A St. Bernard Tradition
• An Elf Story Book with Sound (used)
• Elf on the Shelf Coloring and Activity Book Set

How to Catch an Elf is another precious Christmas book if  your child loves books about Elves.

Miniature Elf on the Shelf Book

You can get an Elf on the Shelf mini book printable  for both your child and Elf to have their very one elf!

Update: this Elf on the Shelf Book PDF free from Fabyuleus Elf Duo is no longer available, find a similar printable Elf on the Self box kit.

You can also grab a Free Miniature Elf on the Shelf Printable Story Book only on ElfontheShelf.com. Print your Elf on the Shelf Book PDF free and cut and gift to your miniature Elf doll.

Also purchase a miniature Elf on the Shelf Book. This is a plastic mini Elf on the Shelf book version and comes with a cute inflatable chair and buffalo plaid blanket.

Elf on the Shelf Doll Only

Like I shared above. It is rare for you to find a book to purchase alone. The same is true of finding an Elf on the Shelf doll only.

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. There are Imposter Elf on the Shelf Ideas everywhere, but the real Scout Elf will have a book and a box.

One official Elf doll you can get alone is the World’s Smallest Elf on the Shelf doll. We have some cute miniature Elf on the Shelf Ideas in our Master list.

Now you can also buy Elf on the Shelf dolls with different genders and ethnicities. See where to buy a Black Elf on the Shelf doll.

Unboxing Elf on the Shelf

You can see  a quick video of us Unboxing the Elf on the Shelf. Our set came with both the Elf on the Shelf book, doll, box and a gingerbread costume and house!

See some of the best Elf on the Shelf sales on our Elf on the Shelf Black Friday post including where to buy and when.

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!

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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!

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Elf on the Shelf Questions

If you are new to Elf on the Shelf, you might be asking a dozen questions. The truth our, the little red North Pole visitor is more intimidating then you think. You might see remarks all over the internet wishing the Elf season over. It doesn’t have to be that way. Welcoming the Elf on the Shelf is very exciting and can be very easy.

In this post you will become familiar with What is the Elf on the Shelf, What Happens if Elf falls, Where Can I get Elf on the Shelf clothes and more. All the Elf questions you need answers to and how can we bring Elf easily into our home.

Before you get started, download this free Elf on the Shelf Rules printable and hang it up for your child.

Elf on the Shelf Frequently Asked Questions

Scroll through the find the best Elf answers to your every day Elf on the Shelf questions.

What is the 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 after 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.

Is Elf on the Shelf Fake?

Just like Santa Claus, Elf on the Shelf is real for those families that believe. Santa Claus, also known as Kris Kringle or Saint Nicolas, dates all the way back to the 3rd century. Unfortunately, Santa can’t create toys for good boys and girls alone. He needs elves to help build his toys in the workshop and to report to him those boys and girls that have been naughty or nice. If you do not believe in Elf on the Shelf, Christmas magic will likely stop in your home.

How do I get Elf on the Shelf?

If you want an Elf on the Shelf, it is important to ask your parents. An Elf can only be welcomed to the family when a mom, dad or guardian agree. There are many places for where to find an Elf on the Shelf.

Why do we not have an Elf on the Shelf?

In some cases a family is assigned an Elf on the Shelf if Santa has observed naughty behavior during the year. This helps Santa Claus monitor naughty and nice behavior before delivering gifts on Christmas Day. Sometimes kids are already on the nice list and do not have an North Pole Elf in the home.

Why can you buy the Elf on the Shelf?

You can buy the Elf on the Shelf in the store because stores are adoption centers for Elves. In some cases, elves get shipped in boxes and their magic allows them to live there until they are adopted by a family.  Once their family names, them, they have magic to move.

If you are wondering, store bought elves are real! In some other cases, an Elf will just show up at a family’s home and is not a store bought elf. Official Scout Elves comes with a box and book.

Do all Elves look the same?

No, just like people a family Elf can come in different shape, sizes, and colors. Your Elf might look different from your friend’s elf. That is okay. Embrace differences.

If you are wondering if you have the real Elf on the Shelf, as long as your Elf brings Christmas magic to your home, it is real to your family. The official Scout Elf Doll only comes in a box set with the Elf on the Shelf book. You cannot buy the Elf doll alone in the store or online.

When does Elf arrive?

Elf arrives on Thanksgiving or shortly after. There is a long line of Elves waiting to get magic to leave the North Pole. Once your Elf is released from customs he will visit your family as soon as possible.

When does an Elf leave?

The Elf on the Shelf leaves on Christmas Eve for their home, Santa’s North Pole Work shop. They catch a ride in Santa’s sleigh. Don’t worry an Elf on the Shelf will say good-bye on their last night.

What is customer support Elf on the Shelf phone number?

Frugal Coupon Living is not an Elf on the Shelf company. All official Scout Elves come with a book and Scout Elf doll. If there are questions about your elf product you can call the official Elf on the Shelf company at at 1-877-919-4105 or email customerservice@elfontheshelf.com.

Can Elf on the Shelf be touched?

Elf cannot not be touched. Elves have magic to return to the North Pole. If an Elf is touched, they loose this magic and often sit for 24-48 hours until they can generate more magic to return home. There are solutions to if Elf is touched. You can bring an Elf on the Shelf Prescription or use Elf on the Shelf magic grippers to pick up. Read more about Elf on the Shelf touched in the In Case of Elftastrophe an Elf on the Shelf Emergency Guide Book.

Can parents touch Elf on the Shelf?

In the case of emergency, parents can touch Elves. Parents touch do not have as much magic pull as children’s so hopefully magic is not lost. In the case of a real emergency, Elf might not be able to move for a new days.

What happens if Elf falls?

If Elf fall, Elf on the Shelf must not be touched. Use North Pole Magic Grippers to save Elf from the pet dog or getting stepped on.

When does the Elf move?

Elves move at night when boys and girls are sleeping. In cases where an Elf might have fallen asleep before the family, an Elf might have to move during the day. There is a special Elf letter for older kids about moving during the day.

Why didn’t My Elf move?

There are a lot of reasons why Elf on the Shelf didn’t move. These are the most frequent reasons. 1.) Elf was touched and lost his/her magic to return to the North Pole 2.) There was too long of an Elf customs line for Elf to return last night. Santa said stay put. 3.) Elf fell asleep waiting for the kids to fall asleep and fell asleep first. Get to bed on time!

How do you find your elf name?

Each family name’s their own Elf. There are many resources for help for finding and Elf on the Shelf name. You can use one of these 50 cute Elf on the Shelf names or you can play this Elf name generator.

What are Elf on the Shelf Pets?

Just like humans, not all elves have a pet. Currently there are three Elf on the Shelf pets: a Reindeer, a Saint Bernard Dog and an Arctic Fox. Santa has shared a few of his pets with Elves who have showed amazing behavior or who need emotional support companion. You can learn more about Elf Pets.

Can Elf Pets be touched?

Elf on the Shelf pets can be touched. Unlike Elves, you can play with your Elf pet all season long. The more you hold and play with your Elf pet, the more you create Christmas spirit for Santa to fly on Christmas Eve.

Do Elf Pets go back to the North Pole with Elf on the Shelf or can they stay year round?

Yes, just like Elf on the Shelf, Elf pets return to the North Pole in Santa’s sleigh. When Santa drops off gift son Christmas Eve night, Elf pets and Elf on the Shelf return to their home.

Where do I get Elf on the Shelf Clothes

You can purchase Elf on the Shelf clothing or you can download printable Elf on the Shelf costumes.

How do you get a Elf on the Shelf for free?

The Elf on the Shelf comes from the North Pole. It is a gift from Santa to 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. Misplaced and unwanted elves 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.

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Elf on the Shelf Rules

Starting November 1st, we are back with daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Whether you are new to Frugal Coupon Living, or you have been with us for the past six years, we have something new to make Elf exciting for your family. 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!

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

What is Elf on the Shelf? This is Elf on the Shelf Explained in one minute.  Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. This holiday tradition has an Elf on the Shelf book and a Scout Elf doll. The Scout Elf book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits.

While Elf on the Shelf lives at the North Pole, he begins visiting families every Christmas season checking on naughty or nice behavior of children. The Elf on the Shelf first visits each Thanksgiving. Each family is able to name their special elf.  Each evening, Scot Elf returns from the North Pole to report to Santa on a family’s behavior. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. You must find him!

It is important VERY IMPORTANT, you do not touch The Elf on the Shelf or her/his Christmas magic will be lost! The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve.

Elf on the Shelf Rules

There are a few rules when it comes to adopting an Elf.

Name your Elf on the Shelf

Give your North Pole visitor a name. Look at our 50+ ideas of Elf on the Shelf Names.

Do Not Touch Elf on the Shelf

Elf looses his magic if he is touched by humans. Do not touch Elf on the Shelf. If you need to move Elf (for example, he/she has fallen) use our Magic Elf Grippers to move Elf. Also read about Elf being touched in the In Case of Elftastrophe an Elf on the Shelf Emergency Guide Book.

Elf Moves at Night

No matter what, Elf cannot move when you are watching. Elf on the Shelf moves at night when everyone is asleep. There may be a few occasion when Elf will need to move during the day when the kids are at school. Sometimes Elves fall asleep too. Look at our list of Reasons Elf Did Not Move plus a tip to make sure he/she moves each day.

Elf Cannot Talk

Elf is always listening, but Elf cannot talk. Tell Elf about your day, about your Christmas Wish List. You can even leave notes for Santa with Elf and he/she will deliver them at night to Santa Claus.

Elf Must Return Home at Christmas

Elf must go back to his home in the North Pole at Christmas. Look for a postcard. Elf might send you mail on his vacation or from his home! Typically Elf leaves on Christmas Eve night with Santa on the sleigh. Some elves stay and watch you open presents, returning to their home with magic the next day.

Can parents touch the elf on the shelf?

Frequently it’s asked, can adults touch Elf on the Shelf.   Parents, it’s important to follow the rules of Elf on the Shelf. Elf must never be touched. However, if Elf has an accident or falls, it is important to move Elf from any dangerous spots (for example, the floor where your pet dog might pick it up.) You can use these Magic Elf on the Shelf grippers, so parents can touch and move Elf on the Shelf without actually “touching” the Elf.

Parents may also use a gloved hand OR if Elf must be touched with the skin of a human, Elf should sit out for another 24 hours.

Attention Parents: See the list of frequently asked questions at the Official Elf on the Shelf Page.

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!

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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!

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 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.