Stick mini gift bows to the wall mimicking a rock climbing wall. Sunday December 12 – Elf Goes Rock Climbing Hot chocolate bombs (from Rise Cupcakes) would be a great option for this day too! Position Elf next to platter with an index note card that reads, “Let’s be Merry! A Hot Chocolate Bar Just for You!” On a platter, arrange mugs, spoons, hot chocolate packets, mini marshmallows and candy canes. Stick a thermometer in with the wrapped elf and place a bottle of Tylenol next to Elf. Position Elf on the edge of the sink holding the toothpaste. Use toothpaste to write, “Hi _(name)_” or “Brush your teeth!” or a put a simple smiley face. Thursday December 9 – Elf Leaves a Toothpaste Message Oops, Elf didn’t make it back from the North Pole in time and now he/she is locked out! From outside, tape Elf to the window looking inside the house. Wednesday December 8 – Elf is Locked Out the House Lay Elf down inside the tissue box and roll up a few tissues for him to use as a pillow. Note: If you don’t own a printer/scanner, this is a great night to put the elf on the shelf or mantle next to some of your favorite Christmas decor. Leave him on the scanner and let the kids find the printout.

Lay Elf face down on the scanner and print his image. Monday December 6 – Elf Has Fun with the Scanner (Alternate: Elf is on the Shelf!) Place Elf in a visible location with an index card note that reads, “Let’s help mommy _.” Fill in the blank with whatever you need help with that day! This is great for folding laundry, washing dishes, making lunch, grocery shopping, etc.

To make the snowman: Place 3 donuts in a row and use the mini m&m’s for buttons, eyes and nose. In the morning, let the kids build snowmen before having donuts for breakfast. Place the Elf next to the platter with an index card note that reads, “Do you want to build a snowman?”. On the right hand side of a large serving platter, place powdered donuts in a pile next to a separate pile of mini m&ms and toothpicks. Saturday December 4 – Build a Snowman Activity Leave an index card note that says, “I’m not cold, I’m nice and toasty!”. Sit a piece of toast across his lap and chest. Sit the elf on a plate next to the toaster. Leave an index card note that says, “I love a good bubble bath!”. Sit the Elf in a bowl and cover him in mini marshmallows. Thursday December 2 – Elf Takes a Bubble Bath This would be fun to pack with lunch or have for a snack! Position the elf next to the fruit holding the sharpie. Use self adhesive googly eyes for a fun effect. Gather the fruit you have in the house (oranges or bananas work best) and draw smiley faces on them with a sharpie. Wednesday December 1 – Elf Decorates the Family Fruit Put a straw into the pancake syrup and position the elf so he/she is drinking from the straw. Position the elf next to the frame holding the dry erase marker. Draw a funny santa hat and/or decorate the face with a dry erase marker. Monday November 29 – Elf Draws a Funny Faceįind a framed portrait of a family member in your home. Position the elf holding a book or laying next to the book. Pick out three to four stuffed animals/friends and sit them opposite the elf as if they’re listening to the story. Sunday November 28 – Elf Reads to Friends Over the last few weeks I’ve been scouring Pinterest looking for some fun and eventful yet easy shenanigans for Zippy to get into.Spell out I’M BACK! with holiday m&m’s or skittles on the counter. The thing that makes me the most frustrated is, my boys can ALWAYS remember what he has done! Everyday I write down what Zippy did and then I keep it for next year. While I love having Zippy join our family for the month of December, I do not enjoy trying to remember what he has done and what he hasn’t done! It gets to be a bit confusing at times! The thing that makes me the most frustrated is, my boys can ALWAYS remember what he has done! If i’m going to keep this magic alive, I had to get more organized and prepared for Zippy! KEEP. She loves spending time with the husband and two boys, baking, girls nights, shopping and traveling! 40 Elf on The Shelf IdeasĪre you one of the many lucky families to have a little mischief maker join your house, every year around Christmas?!?! We are! Zippy, the Elf joined our family three years ago. She is a mom of two very energetic and inquisitive boys – who keep her on her toes. Hillary is one of the original founders of Great Lakes Bay Moms.

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