The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Not an easy task!

For years I have witnessed the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon from afar. How ridiculous were all of those parents, wasting so much time, energy, and money, dressing up a little felt elf in stupid outfits ...

For better or worse, parents around the world are welcoming Elf on the Shelf into their homes this month. But one California mom is hoping to make the lives of adults everywhere just a little bit ...

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 ...

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Christmas time is all about spreading holiday cheer, and nobody can guilt trip you like a 6 year old who’s noticed their elf hasn’t moved in a few days. (They won’t buy that the elf is meditating and ...

It can be fun to finish the build-up to Christmas with an Elf on the Shelf finale — something fun and super easy — without being over-the-top or requiring too much detailed execution. Because let’s be ...

It's almost Christmas, which means that families across the U.S. are already taking part in the fun Elf and the Shelf tradition. Elf on the Shelf involves hiding a small elf in a new location around ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! For better or worse, parents around the world are welcoming Elf on the Shelf into their homes this month. But one California mom ...