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 ...

Elf on a swing. “Use a piece of string or yarn to create a swing, and place the Elf on it. You can hang it from a shelf, light fixture, or a chair.” Sounds precarious, but maybe doable.

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.

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task. Luckily, these last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas are easy.

Holidays 12 last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas that are easy-peasy If you need a new pose on the fly, try this list of simple and fast elf on the shelf ideas.

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 ...

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 ...

Mitchell wondered. While Elf on a Shelf is a relatively new tradition here in the United States (it gained popularity after the publication of a book in 2005), the cute elf is a descendant of a much ...

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.