Basic Elf on the Shelf rules The one major rule to remember about your Scout Elf is the one your kids are most likely to break: don’t touch it. Not by a finger, a toe, an elbow, or any other ...

Exactly how the Elf on the Shelf works, it seems, is ultimately up to you. There are definitely ways to put a positive spin on this tradition if you decide that your family is ready for a pointy ...

The mother-daughter duo self-published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005. The original book comes with an elf doll, available in several diverse options.

From the window, to the wall, the elf is flipping these halls! Take family photo frames and flip them upside for a silly setup, courtesy of the family elf. 4. Just roll with it!

5. Shave a stuffy. Some of the funniest Elf on the Shelf ideas are when they get a little mischievous. Coat a stuffed animal in shaving cream and wrap your elves’ hands around the can.

She named the family Elf “Eminemi” after the M&M’s her parents used to reward her for using the toilet. “I don’t think our chosen avenue of Elf on the Shelf will be a surprise to anyone.

Emmy Park for N.Y.Post Even the creators of The Elf on a Shelf, 50-year-old twins Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, understand why it can be frustrating, but recommend parents keep it simple.

Not to fear, team TODAY.com is here to provide you with all sorts of last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas to make the holidays magical for your little ones. From quick and easy ideas to funny ones ...

Kylie and Jason Kelce are parents to daughters Bennett, 19 months, Elliotte, 3, Wyatt, 5, and another on the way. The podcast host recently revealed that her Elf on the Shelf is a 'deadbeat' and ...

Laura Jennings' daughter had a problem. Betsy, her Elf on the Shelf, had wandered off. Fortunately, she was found by Officer Cross, who drove to the little girl's home with his passenger in tow.

While I know the Elf on the Shelf tradition is cherished by many families, if you are looking for a way to end the tradition, save some chicken bones from your next dinner to make it look like you ...

The stuffed elves have become a holiday fixture for many households since 2005 when the picture book ‘The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition’ came out. Photo: John Bazemore/Associated Press ...