Elf On the Shelf Ideas ~ A Fun Family Christmas Tradition, Day 17 #Elf

Day 17~ He was in the tree and wrote the kids a note to tell them to clean their rooms, and help Mom with the house.

Day  1 ~ Was rocking in the baby swing with a new Christmas Ornament for her

Day 2 ~ On the sewing machine sewing a Christmas stocking “Elf Sized” 

Day 3~ Trying to cut down a pineapple with a plastic knife 

Day 4 ~ Playing Dr with Lalaloopy Dolls and getting into trouble with band-aids 

Day 5 ~ Hiding in the advent calendar my 9 year old daughter made out of paper.

Day 6 ~ Our Elf was a volunteer fireman last night and was getting training from Fireman Sam and Batman.

Day 7~ Hanging out in our big “B” watching over baby Jesus… the kids put a candy cane in the manger with baby Jesus they thought he might like a treat

Day 8~ n the couch with BOTH of our xbox remotes, and a half eaten bag of mint Oreos…. Someone had a fun night The kids were not to happy that they could NOT play any games on the xbox today…in fear of touching the elf.

Day 9 ~ It took the kids while to find our Elf today… he was hiding on the shelf in a giant conch shell, it gave the kids a good giggle when they finally found him.

Day 10 ~ The kids found our Elf  hanging out on the bathroom vanity doors, they said he was in “Jail” for the day.

Day 11~ He was putting up lights in the kitchen and looks like he got a little tangled up.

Day 12 ~ Our Elf climbed up on the top of our hutch and was trying to paint  a picture.  But the picture he was painting was one my husband made when he was a little boy.

Day 13 ~ Smuckers sent us a wonderful package of goodies for the Holidays, I guess our Elf could not wait to jump in and enjoy  them.  He was snacking on a spoonful of Jif peanut butter this morning.

Day 14 ~ Chubs (yes he is a boy) found Princess Anna and Queen Elsa and are playing dress up.  My kids are convinced he is the silliest Elf EVER and sure are glad me makes us smile every day.  He made himself his very own dress out of scraps from the Elsa Dress I made my daughter for Halloween.

Day 15~ We have an empty manger in our home and when the kids do something kind they get to put a piece of straw in it, to make a nice bed for baby Jesus on Christmas.  Our Elf must have done something kind last night cause this morning we found him putting some straw in it.

Day 16 ~ Our Elf made a candy cane chain and got a little hung up in it.

Need some more ideas, here are 40 Elf on the Shelf Ideas  for you…

You might also find this post helpful…  14 Reasons Why The Elf On The Shelf Did Not Move.  Just in case your Elf does not move one night it is always good to be prepared and know why ;).

Here are some awesome ideas our readers shared with us…. At the end of the month we will randomly pick one reader who shares photos of their Elf to win a $25 gift card. You can enter daily by leaving your photo here or watch for the link on facebook everyday.

Elves found the wrapping paper and are a little taller today ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

Kids were shocked that he ate half the bowl lol  ~ Thanks Cindi for this idea

Hyder flew in from the North Pole~  Thanks Amy for this ideaThey built a mountain of cups ~ Thanks Brandi for this idea

Decorated the kitchen with bows and notes ~ Thanks Cindi for this ideaSilly Elf just the Joy sign into YO Ho HO and is wearing a pirate hat ~ Thanks Megan for this idea 

Tinsel roasting marshmallows over a Lincoln Log fire with cousin elf, Jingle and Emmett from the Lego Movie. ~ Thanks Miranda for this idea

Found a boat and are going fishing ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea