If you’re a mom who’s allergic to pipe cleaners, glitter glue, and any craft that requires “drying time,” welcome, this list ...

Learn all about the history of Scout Elves along with official Elf on the Shelf rules for a fun-filled holiday season.

If you're a parent of young children, chances are the Elf on the Shelf comes to your home during the holiday season. You give it a name, prop it on a shelf, and instantly you have Santa’s personal ...

There's only one exception to the rule. Parents can touch them when they help their Elf move to a new hiding location. Otherwise, it's a big no-no. So, even if there's an Elf emergency and you or your ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family's Elf on the Shelf for ...

We're officially starting the most wonderful time of the year, and it’s always fun to add to the magic of Christmas. There's holiday baking, snow on the ground, fireplaces all aglow, wrapping presents ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! I have successfully resisted the siren song of the Elf on the Shelf for seven years now. At first my kids were too young to ...

While there are plenty of parents who are probably too maxxed out to be adding Elf On The Shelf to their daily routine (hi, ...

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