Our Elf on the Shelf, Redd, arrived at our house last week and the kids are having a blast with him. I actually can’t believe how into it they are. They go running downstairs every morning to see what the elf is doing. I thought I would share what the elf has been up to these first couple of nights. He has played games, gotten up to a little mischief, and even left the kids a warning note!
The Elf on the Shelf Returns
The Elf on the Shelf Plays Games
The Elf on the Shelf Makes Mischief
The Elf on the Shelf Leaves a Warning
More Elf on the Shelf Ideas
- The elf makes snow people out of marshmallows
- The elf stays up watching Christmas movies all night (spread a bunch of DVDs on the floor and put one on tv)
- The elf gets stuck in a jar and all the contents of the jar are on the counter (think beans, rice or pasta)
- The elf wants to go to school, so he buckles himself in the car seat
- The elf reads a book with his friends
- The elf spells out “be good” in m&m’s
- The elf takes a selfie with your phone
- The elf gets stuck outside looking in the window
- The elf is tucked into a babydoll crib with the baby
- The elf leaves a small present
- The elf plays with the Toy Story toys
- The elf leaves a note saying he had to stay with Santa, because he had so much to report (good or bad)
Sometimes the elf feels like more of a chore, but as long as the kids love it we will keep doing it. I wonder how long Hayden will believe (or if he even does). We are always looking for new ideas for our elf. I’d love to hear what your elf has been up to!