Have you heard of the popular Elf on the Shelf christmas tradition? It's a fun way to explain how santa comes up with his “naughty and nice” list year after year. Santa sends one of his elves to your home to watch what goes on. Your elf then reports back to Santa at night and ends up in a different place in your home after he returns. Memories are created because those silly elves get into lots of mischief around the house – wrapping the tree, hiding in funny places, and getting into things he shouldn't. Kids can't wait to wake up each day to see what he has done! If you've got a mischievous Christmas elf in your home, here are some fun ideas to help inspire old-fashioned holiday fun. Bookmark this page and keep checking back. We will be adding more photos as the season goes on and as our Christmas elf creates more holiday mischief! A HUGE thanks goes out to long-time mommysavers member Jennifer for sharing her ideas and photos!!
Elf-size sodas under the tree for your clan – but the Christmas Elf breaks into them first!
The elf turned everything on the fridge shelf upside down AND turned the milk green!
Look what the elf has done! Underwear on the christmas tree!
Apparently the elf wanted us to get up and make breakfast…but we voted for cinnamon rolls instead of corn muffins!
The elf was SO messy from his snow angel mess that he must have decided he needed a shower!
Naughty elf.
Elf is reading the story of the true meaning of Christmas to some of his friends.
Oh no! The elf got stuck on the fan!
A treat waiting for the kids as they return home: the Elf on the Shelf DVD!
TP-ing the Christmas tree, elf-style.
The Elf couldn't wait to start eating breakfast.
When an elf goes to the bathroom, it turns the water GREEN! Who knew?!?
Musical Elf.
What kinds of things has your Elf on the Shelf gotten into? Reply with your ideas and suggestions!
Our elf was found holding a fork w/ a half eaten marshmallow on it. The fork was resting on a candle. Guess he got hungry and roasted his own marshmallow over candlelight! He also had a cup and saucer (from the kids’ play dishes) sitting next to him w/ some hot cocoa in the cup.
Mine shaved my dads beard! Naughty joy!!!