Each night, the elf reports back to Santa about how the kids behaved that day. So, the elf on the shelf scene is changed each night from December 1st to Christmas.

Have your elf leave behind a new Christmas book before he jets off to the North Pole, and you can read it with your kids before bed. Leave a sweet message from Elfie inside the front cover, and ...

The holidays aren’t just about receiving gifts for kids. Sit your elf next to a basket and have him tell your family it’s time to get rid of your toys. You can make it an annual holiday tradition to ...

8 Elf on the Shelf ideas that you can pull off in literal seconds — no preparation, elaborate setups or resources required. Easy-peasy.

I was gifted an Elf on the Shelf for my daughter before she was even born. And to be honest, I wasn't sure if it was a tradition I want to start until I saw these easy and awesome ideas.

Let the elf be the superhero this time. Set up your kids' favorite action figures so that even Spider Man and Iron Man are impressed.

Mom of two Melody Peralta of Riverside, California is on her second year of hiding Santa's little spy for kids, Izzy, 4, and Max, 2, but she's already discovered a hack worth sharing. The 35-year ...