They even pulled a few candy canes off the tree. Our elves took a bag of candy (from Halloween) and sat under the tree eating candy and watching the lights.Anything your elf does will be met with happy smiles. The fun part for the kids is just finding where that mischievous elf ended up each day. I hope some of these Elf on the Shelf mischievous ideas help you out, like they did me! And remember - it doesn’t have to be hard (or messy!). My husband doesn’t help here, and my pleas to get the older boys involved is usually met by, “I don’t know what to do,” and a blank stare - so after a few nights, I get kinda stumped. The hardest part about the elves is contemplating what mischief they might get into (and then cleaning it up afterwards). The kids just really love waking up each morning and trying to figure out what sort of shenanigans their elves got into overnight. We have a house full of elves each December, and I have grown to enjoy it. I resisted welcoming elves into our home for years, but now that they are here - I have to admit, they can be kind of fun. If you haven’t been to At Home stores, you haven’t seen their massive selection of Christmas goodies to help make your Christmas decorating and Elf on the Shelf ideas easier and more affordable.Whether you use your own elf - or prefer an official Elf on the Shelf - these easy (and sometimes mischievous) ideas will help you survive the holiday season! * I found several of my props, including the Fox Advent Calendar, mini Christmas tree, decorations, ornament ,cup and candy at our local At Home store Christmas Collection. Your Elf can leave a note each day on our festive “Elf Paper.” Just right click to download a copy. Tell the kids your Elf accidentally hurt her ankle and needs a day of rest before returning with more fun. Stocking Delivery- The Elf Brings a Christmas Stocking to leave out for Santa to fill tonight!īonus Idea! If you ever forget to plan an Elf idea, wrap a small bandage around the Elf’s foot and tape into place. Allow your child to mix the ingredients.Ģ4. The Elf brings the two magic ingredients for reindeer food-oatmeal and colored sugar, plus a plastic bag to store the ingredients when they’re mixed. Leave a picture of family members out and draw a nose on each one with red lipstick.Ģ3. The Elf delivers a small bag of candy kisses and a note on how much fun she is having at your house this December.Ģ2. Our Elf, Wynter, tried to swing from the chandelier.Ģ1. Wrapped in a kitchen towel, trying to stay warm.Ģ0. The Elf greets the kids in the morning sitting on the couch, surrounded by the remote and snacks.ġ9. Have the Elf leave a note on the fridge with magnetic letters, Only (however many) more days. Purchase pre-made bows and have the Elf “decorate” the fridge.ġ7. The bring brings a package of cookie dough and sprinkles.ġ6. The Elf leaves cocoa, marshmallows and peppermint candy canes to make a treat.ġ5. If you have a family tradition of getting new pajamas for Christmas, have the Elf deliver the pajamas.ġ4. Find the Elf surrounded by pieces of candy from an open bag.ġ3. The Elf hides (ours hid on the ceiling fan) and leaves a note with a clue on how to find him.ġ2. The Elf arrives with a favorite Christmas movie for the family to watch together.ġ1. Elf Bath- Surprise the kids by letting your Elf greet them in a marshmallow bath.ġ0. Christmas Stories- The Elf brings a favorite Christmas story to read.ĩ. Include the silliest items you can find, like a can of hot sauce.ħ. This year our Elf got stuck in the tree while trying to deliver the ornament.Ħ. One of our family traditions is each child gets a new ornament each year. Mini Christmas Tree decoration, part 3: Deliver the ornaments for the mini tree.ĥ. On day two, our Elf, Wynter, delivered a mini tree.ģ. The kids love to have their own mini tree in their rooms. In celebration of baby Jenna (nicknamed “Critter”), here’s a cute Fox Advent Calendar. One of my kids’ favorite traditions has been moving the marker on the Advent Calendar. This is a partnered post with At Home Stores & Mom Select, but all opinions are our own. Here are 24 easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas that won’t take over five minutes a day to prepare. I decided to incorporate some of our Christmas traditions with the Elf on The Shelf, along with easy, fun ideas that won’t be too messy or time consuming. I wanted to do a lower key version of Elf on the Shelf. I’ve seen everything from elaborate, festive elf breakfasts to elves who zip line across the living room to elves who spill a 5 pound bag of flour on the floor and make elf prints in it. Some of my friends go all out on planning their Elf on the Shelf daily surprises. It’s 24 days of fun and mayhem for the entire family. For years I’ve watched friends and family members plan their annual Elf on the Shelf Celebrations.
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