The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over the kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn.

From making mild messes to going fishing for Goldfish crackers in your bathroom sink, these mischievous Elf on the Shelf ...

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24 to Dec. 1. Looking for easy Elf on the Shelf ideas? These 27 options will keep your job simple without skipping out on an ounce of holiday joy. Whether your little elf is being naughty (like ...

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I never wanted an Elf on the Shelf, but my daughter insisted. Now I have to move the dang thing every night, and put it into ...

While the plush stuffed elf “keeps an eye” on children during the countdown to Christmas and ensure kids are on their best ...

It’s that magical time of year when the Elf on the Shelf sneaks back into our homes, spreading holiday cheer and a little ...

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Excess time! That said, Elf on the Shelf has made a lot of amazing Christmas memories for millions of kids and their parents.