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FREE Elf on The Shelf Printable Notes

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November 30, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Holiday, Printable, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 14, 2013
modified datt: November 30,2020

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FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes and Elf Printable Notes

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November 30, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holiday, Instagram, Printable, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 19, 2015
modified datt: November 30,2020

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FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes

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It’s hard coming up with new Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Take it from us, we have years of experience and still struggle moving that darn elf every night. Even with a portfolio of elf ideas that would impress Santa himself, I still wonder what I should do every night after the kids go to bed. One of the easiest ways for me to come up wiht elf ideas it to have props. That was our goal when we put together these Free Elf on the Shelf Costumes.

It’s back! We are absolutely thrilled to provide you with more elf freebies and Daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

This year I am back with an incredible FREEBIE to kick off our Holiday Elf on the Shelf Season – COSTUMES!  have teamed again with The Elf Guru to bring you FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes and FREE Elf Printable Notes.  Check out the Elf Patrol, Elf Spy, and Elf with Elf Hat and Ears. Each costume comes with a printable note(s) and is perfect for creating fun or even warning your little ones.

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Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home. Be sure to 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.


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50 of the Best Christmas Books for Children

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November 26, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Christmas, Holiday, Online Shopping

published date: November 26, 2020
modified datt: November 26,2020

Take a look at fifty of the best Christmas Books for Children! Books to add to your family’s shelf and Christmas Traditions.

50 of the Best Christmas Books for Children

Best Christmas Books for Children

Do you have any Christmas Traditions? As a larger family of seven, it was important to my husband and I to instill some traditions that were just for our family.

Growing up, my grandfather always read The Night Before Christmas, but now with our kids the books have changed. Some of our favorites are Humphrey’s First Christmas  (SERIOUSLY a must!), Christmas in the Manger Board Book  and another must (especially for young kids) Who Is Coming to Our House?  We put together some of the top 50 Christmas books for Children this holiday season.

Don’t forget our other Christmas Tradition, The Elf on the Shelf!


50 of the Best Christmas Books for Children

  1. The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
  2. The Polar Express
  3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  4. A Wish to Be A Christmas Tree
  5. Merry Christmas, Stinky Face
  6. Charlie and the Christmas Kitty
  7. Reindeer Christmas
  8. A Bad Kitty Christmas
  9. The Berenstain Bears Get Ready for Christmas
  10. The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book
  11. Snowmen at Christmas
  12. Danny Dozer’s Perfect Christmas Tree
  13. God Gave Us Christmas
  14. The Christmas Story
  15. I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles
  16. Llama Llama Holiday Drama
  17. Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever!
  18. Santa’s Favorite Story: Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas
  19. A Christmas Carol
  20. Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House, No. 29)
  21. The Christmas Owl
  22. Merry Christmas Mom and Dad
  23. Light of Christmas
  24. A Pirate’s Twelve Days of Christmas
  25. Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons
  26. Disney Princesses Sing-Along Christmas Songs
  27. How Santa Got His Job
  28. Bear Stays Up for Christmas
  29. Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Christmas Deluxe Ed
  30. Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story
  31. The Littlest Elf
  32. The Wild Christmas Reindeer
  33. Christmas in the Manger
  34. Mortimer’s Christmas Manger
  35. One Little Christmas Tree: A Children’s Christmas Picture Book
  36. Christmas Tapestry
  37. Stick Man
  38. Jingle Bells
  39. Clifford’s Christmas
  40. The Christmas Wish
  41. Twas the Night Before Christmas: Edited by Santa Claus for the Benefit of Children of the 21st Century
  42. Christmas in the Trenches
  43. The Legend of the Candy Cane
  44. The Night Before Christmas Pop-up
  45. The Nativity
  46. The Nutcracker Ballet: A Book, Theater, and Paper Doll Fold-out Play Set
  47. Who’s That Knocking on Christmas Eve?
  48. Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
  49. The Nightmare Before Christmas: 20th Anniversary Edition
  50. Humphrey’s First Christmas


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Love the 50 of the Best Kids’ Christmas Books Round-up? Look at how to gift these books in our post 25 Christmas Traditions to Start Right Now. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas Boards.



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Elf on The Shelf Ideas – Elf Hides in the Thanksgiving Bush

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November 10, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Holiday, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 10, 2013
modified datt: November 10,2020

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come!

Elf Hides in the Bush – Grab a hair of Binoculars and see if the kids can locate Elf in the Thanksgiving Bush. Get creative and help your Elf hide and spy just like an army ranger!

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


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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Thanksgiving Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Dresses as a Turkey

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November 10, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 25, 2015
modified datt: November 10,2020

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Thanksgiving Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Elf dresses as a  turkey for Thanksgiving. This might be one of my favorite and most creative ways to introduce Elf on Thanksgiving. Gooble Gooble!

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


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FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Elf Plays Go Fish

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September 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 22, 2014
modified datt: September 25,2020

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Another easy Elf on the Shelf Night. Elf plays go fish. Grab this card game or any board game. If you have more time, you can place Elf with some additional players (Barbies, stuffed animals, dolls, etc.)

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!


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Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Operation Elf

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September 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 22, 2015
modified datt: September 25,2020

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Who doesn’t love a game of Operation? We love the fun this elf had dressing up as a doctor.

We love sharing printables! Grab these FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes by Entering Your Email Address Below!

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! Today’s Operation Elf comes from a reader, Barb C. We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas!

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Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!


DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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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.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Pie Face Elf

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September 24, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 08, 2015
modified datt: September 24,2020

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Who doesn’t crack up at the Pie Face Game. There are TWO mischievous elves in this home and they had a great game of pie face last night! This idea comes from Tracy R. If you do not have two elfs, consider a barbie or another character in your home!

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

Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas!

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Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!


DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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.

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