Elf on the Shelf Elf Pets A Reindeer Tradition Includes Beautifully Illustrated Hardbound Storybook, Huggable Elf Pet Reindeer Stuffed Animal with Golden Heart Charm + Official Adoption Certificate

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There are various official and unofficial options available, and we love the set of magnets that comes with the Christmas Countdown Calendar. Those naughty elves are found all around the home during the Christmas season, often getting up to no good in the process. Kids who play are filled with anticipation each morning, as they begin the daily hunt for the elf sent by Father Christmas. Sunbathing:Elves don’t often experience summer so they’ll be soaking it all in with this fun set-up. (via Sydney City)

Bubble Gum:Don’t burst your Elf’s bubble – he’ll think the pink balloon is actually bubble gum! (via Elf on the Shelf) Moving Lincoln Logs:Bring out the classic toy so your Elf can build himself a home. (via Jason Glerum Photography) This one’s ideal if you use coffee machine pods. Pop a paper straw into a pod and sit your elf down ‘drinking it’, so it looks like he or she is taking a morning coffee break! Elf on the Shelf sledding Magic Seeds:Plant some magic “seeds” (pieces of small candy) into a bowl of sugar, and watch your kids’ faces light up in the morning when they realize the seeds grew into candy canes! (via East Coast Mommy Blog) Secret Message:Send your Elf with a Secret Message from Santa and they’ll have to decode it (spoiler alert: it reads “Thanks for being good this week!”)Vacuum Rudolph:Turn your vacuum into Rudolph with your Elf at the controls. (via The Keeper of the Cheerios) ELF ON THE SHELF EASY EVERYDAY ANTICS

Basketball Game:For sports lovers, this Elf on the shelf Printable Basketball Game will be a slam dunk!(via Kids Activity Blog) Santa’s Elf Pets ® are magical animals that play important roles during the Christmas season! Sent straight from the North Pole, these cuddly pets serve as year-round pals to kids, who can hug, love and play with them. There are several ‘World’s Smallest Elf on the Shelf‘ options, including a set with a tiny slinky dog or glo worm, or keychains with elf pets or figures. Printables are an easy way to take your Elf on the Shelf ideas to the next level. Simply print, cut and create!M&Ms Message:Spell out a sweet message using M&Ms or other small candies. (via Simple as that blog) Caught in the Mixer:Use your mixer or a whisk to create a simple Elf trap. (via Frugal Coupon Living) Candlelight S’mores:Have you Elf roasting a mini marshmallow over a candle (we suggest using one with a faux flame for safety). He could even leave some supplies for a fun family s’mores night! (via Frugal Coupon Living) Elf Operation Game:Make your own Elf Operation using pieces from the actual game. (via Jessica Manton) Fun Fact: Tinsel and Timber secretly place great grandma Leena Peura’s journal where their family will see it so they can learn about a group of tiny reindeer at Santa’s North Pole known as pikku deer.

Sometimes parents also choose, from time to time, to leave small gifts ‘from Santa’ alongside the elf to reward their children for good behaviour. The Elf on the Shelf: a Christmas Tradition. What’s that all about then? This modern festive tradition has taken the world by storm during recent Decembers, and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.One of the best parts of adopting an Elf Pets® Reindeer is getting to name your new friend. If you need help deciding on a name, use this Reindeer Name Generator for inspiration. When you use the initials from your first and last name, you can find out your personalized reindeer name, too!

You can also buy different kinds of Elf on the Shelf advent train products made by other manufacturers. The idea is that the reindeer is your elf’s best friend, and its magic powers are required to help Santa’s sleigh to fly around the world each Christmas Eve. A mini Elf on the Shelf can be a super cute way to carry the Elf on the Shelf theme throughout the festive season. North Pole or Bust:Send your Elf off with a “North Pole or bust” sign while sitting on a globe! (via Frugal Coupon Living)We also discuss how to introduce the idea to the kids, some ideas for playing with your elf off the shelf and how to incorporate the trend into your festive decor and gifting.