Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Tip: Sometimes He Just Wants to Have Fun

Many times we find that he has been having a lot of fun while we have been sleeping. In many ways he is a kid at heart and enjoys to involve Barbie and other friends. Tennis shoes are great for sliding down the banister:

He has found many other fun things to do while staying at our house. Here are some of the funny things we have found him doing:

• Playing hide and seek with us is one of his favorite games...he is really good at it too!
• Playing board games with Barbie and her friends.
• Taking Barbie for a spin in the Corvette.
• Talking bubble bathes in Barbies tub.
• Toasting marshmallows over the tea light candles.
• Enjoying some popcorn while watching TV.
• Reading stories to the stuffed animals in the house.

Tip: Sometimes the Elf is Naughty

It isn't just your kids that can get into trouble when your Elf is around. He is known to be a little bit naughty himself. Here are some photos of our elf "Snap" getting into mischief. He really likes candy too! :) We found him hanging from the lights one morning.

Here are some of the other antics he has been up to over the years:

• Marshmallow fights with other holiday occupants in the house.
• Hanging undies on the Christmas tree.
• Dying the milk green.
• Making flour angels on the countertop.
• Playing in the sprinkles.
• Not flushing after going to the bathroom. (His pee is green!)
• Coloring on the kids' faces. (mustaches and things.)
• Making his bed in the tissue box.
• Going fishing for Goldfish crackers at night.
• Drawing funny faces on hanging photos.

Tip: Sometimes He Likes to Play Santa Too

Throughout the Christmas season our elf likes to leave little presents, mostly for the kids. :) Because of his sweet tooth they tend to be yummy treats or candy to replace what he has eaten. Other times he leaves things to keep the kids busy.

Question: Stuffed Animal Tricks Like Elf on the Shelf Tricks?

Jessica

August 2, 2012

I love the "tricks" side of the Elf On The Shelf. I've heard of others doing it with other stuffed animals (a friend of our family has 2 sock monkeys that she does similar things with on a regular basis and posts pictures on facebook). I was wondering if anyone else does something similar and if you have any idea of how I could start this with my kids and "tricks" to try. I've been checking out some of the Elf On The Shelf ideas and may include some of those as well.

Thanks in advance for any help.

By Jessie

Answers

Joan
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August 4, 20120 found this helpful

Most people have to figure out what would work best for them. Myself I wouldn't want to do this all year, I would think the novelty of it would wear off for the kids.