![]() Some go all out dressing their elf in mini clothes and staging an elaborate scene with Christmas lights and candies. They anxiously await the moment when it’s their turn to search the home again and see what their elf is up to this time. I will love to see photos if you use these Elf Setups! Please tag me on social media and see the Elf on the Shelf setups you made! I am on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tiktok.Elf on the Shelf is one tradition that both parents and children can have fun with! I’ve posted 75 Elf on the Shelf Ideas on I Heart Naptime but figured I could share some more.įor kids, Elf on the Shelf can be compared to a magical hide n seek game that they play every day with their friendly elf. Elf sitting on a swing made out of a toilet paper roll ( held up with painter’s tape) Elf made a snowman that melted ( class of water with a carrot and a face written with a dry-erase marker)Ĥ9. Elf coming home from the Christmas tree farmĤ8. ![]() Elf Hanging out on top of a globe pointing out the North Pole.Ĥ7. Elf Hanging out with apples in the fruit basket.Ĥ6. Elf is acting silly in toilet paper rolls.Ĥ5. Elf is bringing breakfast for the kids!Ĥ0. Our Elf is using Christmas ornaments as a prop.ģ8. It hangs from a hanger, hanging from a light fixture.Ģ6. Wearing my sons’ snow boots with paper towel gloves and scarfĢ5. The Elf drew mustaches on the boys with a dry-erase markerĢ2. Sprinkle Snow Angel ( for easy cleanup, make this on parchment paper)ġ9. Sharing a sweet drink with Mickey Mouseġ4. ![]() Hanging out with baby Jesus and stable animals.ġ3. Marshmallow Bath using marshmallows and a small bowl.ġ2. Elf sharing an Elf Joke- the kids like these.ġ1. When my boys were young, their nap was necessary!Ħ. Christmas Tree and Chair Made from Mega Blocksĥ.There are many fun setups you can create even with minimal effort. But I do like to put in effort every third day or so. We have many nights where we stick him on a high surface, like the refrigerator, on top of the sink, or the wall over the couch. Nobody wants to come up with an elf idea every single night. I must admit that our Elf has been a lazy elf for the past few years. I will add more setups to this post as the years go on! There is no need to go out and buy a bunch of stuff for your setups. Use your kids’ toys, family photos, toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes, shoe boxes, goldfish crackers, barbie dolls, a roll of toilet paper, a ribbon, popcorn, a banana, toothpaste, a candy jar, or other household items. Use items you already have around the house. I don’t have my Elf bring gifts to the kids besides a cereal box or a candy cane.ĥ. The Elf shouldn’t bring gifts- I think kids nowadays get so much this time of year. If your Elf is making a flour angel or you are making a set up with marshmallows, lay out parchment paper first for easy cleanupĤ. I always avoid placing ours on the kitchen table.ģ. ![]() It makes it so much easier if your elf setups don’t get in the way of your day-to-day life. Place the Elf in places where your kids can’t reach. This will help you attach the Elf to places around the house.Ģ. Purchase some sticky tac, and stick it on the back of the Elf’s head. If you require new elf setups that are EASY, you’re in the right spot! Here is my list of lazy mom or dad elf-on-the-shelf ideas to help inspire you! A few Elf on the Shelf Tipsġ. I have moved our Elf on the shelf from December 1st through Christmas Eve for seven years. If it’s late and you need easy Elf on-the-shelf ideas, you’re in the right spot! Need a last-minute Elf on the Shelf Idea? My kids love it when Santa sends our Elf to our house during the holiday season! They always look forward to waking up in the morning to see where they might see our magic elf when he returns from the north pole! Will he turn up in the bathroom? On the counter? Will he turn up with gifts? After a few days of moving, the Elf can become a daunting task for mom or dad. ![]()
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