Elf On the Shelf Ideas ~ Over 200 Easy Ideas for your Christmas Elf

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Do you have an Elf on the Shelf at your house? We started the tradition and my kids love it!

Still time to grab your own Elf On The Shelf if you would like to start this tradition as well.

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Why the Elf did not move, Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf .jpfYou 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 ;).

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Rolling down the stairs in a roll of toilet paper

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Cleaning up the family room and pushing the vacuum around!

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 Sitting in the gravy bowl 

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Having a snack with the girls play kitchen food.

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taking a nap in Barbies House 

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Racing in the Truck the other elves, he stole the trophy 

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sitting with the left over bowl of candy from the gingerbread house

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Sitting with the Three Wise Men

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 at the top of the fire truck ladder, hanging an ornament on the Christmas Tree.

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 Found him inside a water bottle, and we found his  magic trick of how he got inside.

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Climbed inside a box of Rice Krispies to hang out with Snap, Crackle and Pop

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 Our Elf was caught in the candy jar

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 Just hanging out on the lights waiting for the kids to find him. 

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  Elf was sitting on the toilet while Barbie took a bath

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Chubs the Elf was hanging out with his buddy Mr. Lion and clipping his nails

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 Hanging in a stocking eating chocolate kisses with Mr. Lion

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 Hanging out of a box of oatmeal and doing snow angles with Mr. Lion

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Wearing Mom’s Ninja Hair and looking very much like a Reindeer in training 

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 Driving a Tonka truck and loading Christmas bulbs he took off the tree

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 In our house plant, hiding with Sprout from Green Giant.

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In our Christmas Tree covered in clean underwear 

 

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In the dryer, folded the clean blankets into a little bed for him and a few friends. 

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 Putting a puzzle together with his friend Elmo

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 Swimming with the Dolphins

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 Sitting on the kitchen counter eating a Ritz cracker

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 On a toilet paper tower in front of the Christmas Tree

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 Eating chips and hiding in a Pringles Can Under the Tree!

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Playing SHOE TRAIN with his friends

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 Reading a book 

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Playing cars 

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Snuck to Granny’s house for Christmas and was ridding her chickenElf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 1 They found him rocking in the baby swing with a few friends, holding an ornament for baby Madilyn since this is her first Christmas.

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Sewing himself a stocking on the sewing machine

Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 3Trying to cut down the pineapple with a plastic knife

Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 4Playing doctor with some of of my daughter LalaLoopsy dolls, one of them had a band-aid over her mouth.  My daughter thinks it cause she talked a lot :).

Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 5We found our Elf hiding in the advent calendar my 9 year old daughter made out of paper.

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Our Elf was a volunteer fireman last night and was getting training from Fireman Sam and Batman. My 4 year old was sure excited to see him in his fire station today.Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 7Hanging 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 :).

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Today our Elf was on the couch with BOTH of our xbox remotes, and a half eaten bag of mint Oreos…. Someone had a fun night

Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 10The kids found our Elf  hanging out on the bathroom vanity doors, they said he was in “Jail” for the day 🙂Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 11He was putting up lights in the kitchen and looks like he got a little tangled up.

Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 13Smuckers 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.

Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 14Look who dressed up like ElsaElf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 15Doing acts o service and filling the manger with straw.

Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 17He was in the tree and wrote the kids a note to tell them to clean their rooms, and help Mom with the house.Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Quick and Easy Ideas for your Christmas Family Tradition of Elf on the Shelf. What to so with your silly Elf, Day 18Day 18 ~ my 4 older kids are in LOVE with their new baby sister, Each morning they RUN down the stairs to find the Elf and then go grab their baby sister to show her were he is.  I find it absolutely adorable…. I love moments like this. Pretty sure she has no clue what that little red thing is, but she sure loves to look at him with her family and giggle with delight as they share making memories together. Today he was peeking out a a roll of paper towels in the kitchen.

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Found him in the marshmallows

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He brought the kids a gingerbread kit 

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 19Our Elf took a nap up in the curtains.~Thanks Joyce for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 19Out elf brought candy from Korea since he is able to travel the world ~ Thanks Kristy for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 19Buzz making sure everyone is safe ~ Thanks Amber for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 19I guess he wants to get clean ~ Thanks Michele for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 19Be Kind ~ Thanks Sarina for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 19Just hanging around ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 19All tangled up ~ Thanks Amy for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18I think she heard me getting onto my daughter for her messy room! ~ Thanks Kelly for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18He wants to share how nice… FREE Reindeer Poop ~ Thanks Vicki for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18He made breakfast!~ Thanks Erin for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18We planted tick taks yesterday and they grew overnight! ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18Tree lighting ceremony tonight, snowflake brought a new Santa hat & glow Sticks ~ Thanks Marty for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18Wrote a little note WAY UP HIGH ~ Thanks Phyllie for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18He made pancakes for Barbie…and our kids. ~ Thanks Jeanette for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18Bath crayons morning message on shower wall!! ~ Thanks Jennifer for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18Junior is so silly!! ~ Thanks Melissa for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 18Look who got a marker ~ Thanks Ashley for this idea

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Elves found the wrapping paper and are a little taller today ~ Thanks Sherri for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 17

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

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Hyder flew in from the North Pole~  Thanks Amy for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 17They built a mountain of cups ~ Thanks Brandi for this idea

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Decorated the kitchen with bows and notes ~ Thanks Cindi for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 17Silly Elf just the Joy sign into YO Ho HO and is wearing a pirate hat ~ Thanks Megan for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 17

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

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 17Found a boat and are going fishing ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16Spider Man is not so sure Elfie is a good addition to the house ~Thanks Hollie for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16When looking at your tree something missing came to mind. Hidden in your house 12 candy canes for you to find. Love Snowflake ~ Thanks Kelly for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16Elf On Strike Start Helping and Behaving ~ Thanks Jennifer for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16Anyone want to play a little basket ball ~ Thanks Amy for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16Piney climbed mount Christmas tree and put a flag on the star! ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

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Elf diet is NOT sugar free ~ Thanks Tami for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16We had to POOP…. Thanks Nikkie for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16Gone Fishing ~ Thanks Kerri for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 16Brought Christmas Books for the kids ~ Thanks Adrianne for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Folded the laundry and made themselves beds with the towels what sweet little elves. ~ Thanks Jessica for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Our cute little elves are super excited to make some cookies with the girls today ~ Thanks Colleen for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Look who had a Milk and Cookie party while we were sleeping ~ Thanks Emma for this idea

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Time to find those SILLY Elves…. Thanks Elizabeth for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Tis the season of giving, Please collect 5 toys you no longer play with to donate to someone in need ~Thanks to Erin for this idea ( this is AWESOME)

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Lets Play marshmallow tic tac toe ~ Thanks Danielle for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Someone has LONG beautiful lashes ~ Thanks Megan for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Fun gift idea for the kids to take to school ~ Thanks Michele for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15

TP snowman (how adorable) ~ Thanks Erin for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 15Oh No our EYES are always watching you ~ Thanks Erin for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfLeft a little note written q-tips ~Thanks Meredith for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfAmerican Gothic elf….Trigg decided to have his portrait painted so he grabbed his “pitchfork”, glasses and old farmhouse!! ~ Thanks Alison for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfPeter made us into elves! Thanks Sarah for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14.jpfChilds lips were chapped, elf brought him some milk chocolate chapstick! ~ Thanks Stephanie for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfLeft a little note must of got stuck ~ Thanks Carrie for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfPlaying SORRY with som friends ~ Thanks Jeannette for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpf

Made  it SNOW in the house ~ Thanks Jessica for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfTinsel brought the kids a piece of chocolate of HIM of course! ~ Thanks Brittaney for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfSnowflake made a mini gingerbread house and brought both girls their own ~ Thanks Kelly for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfOlaf instigated a snowball fight with our resident villains ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfA little birdie told me to BE GOOD ~ Thanks Mary for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfSitting on the ipad & reading, he also brought the kids new books ~ Thanks Kim for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 14 .jpfRuby, the elf threw an ugly Christmas sweater party last night! Thanks Tabitha  for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpfWonder why the Elf did not move…. maybe the kiddos were on the Naughty list that day 🙁 ~ Thanks Julie for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpfRudolf the red nosed …. family ~ Thanks Marty for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpfLook who made a rocket and is going to the stars… Thanks Hollie for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpf
We were in the community parade this morning so the elves had a parade of their own! ~ Thanks Sherri for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13.jpfMy four year old wasn’t feeling well last night. I found these Elf on the Shelf band aids at target in the $ section:) ~ Thanks Megan for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpfDo you want to build a snowman, powdered donuts for breakfast ~ Thanks Tabitha for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpfShe’s on her way some where with my shoes. ~ Thanks Corie for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpfSally did laundry for her friends! ~ Thanks Jamie for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 13 .jpfWho took the cookie for the cookie jar…. Thanks Emilie for this idea

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Donuts for the whole family ~ Thanks Brandi for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12 .jpfAlbie the Elf bought a project for the kids to make ~ Thanks Starr for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12 .jpfLittle morning pick me up Elfie style ~ Thanks Magdalena for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12 .jpfElfie just hanging out in the bathroom! ~Thanks  Caroline for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12 .jpfWe decorated our tree last night so the elves decided to decorate one to ~ Thanks Sherri for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12 .jpfColoring a picture with a friend ~Thanks Kiley for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12.jpfThis is our elf laundry string. It snowed so he needed an extra pair of pants. In the note he thanked the kids for letting him join the family for the count down to Christmas then he reminds them he talks to Santa every night and to be good and try their best. ~ Thanks Cindi for the idea.

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12 .jpfGone Fishing ~ Thanks Michelle for this idea

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Morning cup of Joe ~Thanks Sam for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 12 .jpfThanks Krista for this idea

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Our dog Bear does not like the attention Twinkle was getting.~ Thanks Mercedes for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 8Dressed like Rudolf ~ Thanks to Amy for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6Minecraft Elf ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6“Peanut” was brushing and flossing ~ Thanks Colleen for this idea

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Ready for his morning cup of coffee ~ Thanks Jessica for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 8Zip Line Candy Cane style ~ Thanks to Loretta for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 8Magically Delicious hiding in the pantry ~ Thanks Michelle for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 8A yummy reminder to be good ~ Thanks to Cortney for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6Put your hands up ~ Thanks Mary for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6Twinkles and her reindeer made popcorn and a mess to boot ~ Thanks to Melanie for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6Being silly and hiding ~ Thanks Misty for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 7Hanging out in a cool place. Playing in ice instead of snow. ~ Thanks Mandy for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 7

Supplies to make gingerbread houses ~ Thanks Tabitha for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 7Helping Santa finish the “Big List” ~ Thanks to Hollie for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 7

Sneaky made breakfast! ~ Thanks Danielle for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 7Toys are not so sure Elfie is a good idea ~ Thanks Natalia for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 7

Look who was in his Hot Chocolate cup ~Thanks Alexandria for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 7

Time to make the donuts! Cheerios and Elf Donuts look a lot a like 🙂 ~ Thanks Shahera for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6 Elfie Selfie Photos with the kids ~ Thanks to Megan for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6

Bob our Elf is getting his tan on after being away so long. Welcome back to South Florida Bob. ~ Thanks Sharon for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6Watch out this house is protected by toys ~ Thanks Chris for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6

Elfie on top of the book tower ~ Thanks Julie for this idea

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Used chocolate chips…wish I could post the video of my kids finding her this morning…. The reaction was priceless. ~ Thanks Amanda for this idea

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Having a meeting with the new elf over cookies, clementines and water ~ Thanks Sarah for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 6Reminder to BE GOOD written in the spider man soap ~ Thanks to Shala for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 1

Elf is playing with Play Doh on the counter ~ Thanks to Stacy for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 1Elf is taking a bubble/ balloon bath in the tub ~ Thanks to Kristy for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 1Snowflake the Elf wrote a note and brought a treat in his sack ~ Thanks to Marty for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 1 .jpfHe built a tower out of books by the Christmas Tree ~ Thanks Vicky for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 1 .jpfHe made himself a SNOW ANGEL right in the middle of the kitchen ~ Thanks Michelle for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 1 .jpfYoga class for Elves… Thanks to Lesley for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 1 .jpf

You can see snow flake sitting in a swing of lights on the metal thing hanging on the wall. She wrapped our living room and kitchen with lights to tell us to hurry and decorate! ~ Thanks Kelly for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 2Our elf, George, came on Thanksgiving night dressed like a turkey ~ Thanks Danielle for this idea
Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 2
Riding the bike in the picture in the wall ~ Thanks Jen for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 2 Our elf sparkles came today and brought his movie!  ~ Thanks Lynsie for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 2

Do you want to build a snowman, breakfast treat ~ Thanks Marty for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 2

Elfie ate all the ice cream! ~ Thanks Lina for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 2

He’s going to help decorate the tree ~ Thanks Ryan for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 3Going Fishing inside ~ Thanks to Joyce for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 3

Roasting Marshmallows over a candle making S’mores ~ Thanks Misty for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 3

These cookies are terrible, don’t leave these for Santa. ~ Thanks to Alison for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 3

She made a new friend and they are going for a ride with their new FRUIT cars lol ~ Thanks Alison for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 3

Made some hot chocolate and is enjoying it with a VERY LONG STRAW ~ Thanks Alison for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 4Silly Lunch thanks to Elf, he is watching you ~ Thanks Marty for this idea
Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 4

Did he really just draw on the back of babies head…oh no. ~ Thanks Danielle for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 4

Parachuting with a cup cake wrapper ~ Thanks to Mandy for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 4Our elf showed up with a breakfast invitation at the neighbor’s house, so they all came over and ate cinnamon rolls with us! ~ Thanks Melissa for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 4

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Silly elves toilet papered the tree and made it into Frosty The Snowman ~ Thanks Sherri for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Putting a little Christmas magic into the milk and turning it green ~ Thanks Jennifer for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Elf is a judge on “THE VOICE” ~ Thanks Alison for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Breakfast “Elf Style” ~ Thanks Lisa for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Just hanging around… found something sweet to drink ~ Thanks Misty for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Someone has a sweet tooth ~ Thanks Amy for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Replaces their stocking with their underwear! ~ Thanks Shala for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Making a bracelet on the Rainbow Loom ~ Thanks to Stefanie for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5

Buttons had a picnic and brought my daughters new Lalaloopsy dolls. ~ Thanks  Rachelle for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 5Subbing for one of the 3 Kings ~ Thanks Kristy for the idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Pumpernickle, our elf, snow flaked our window! ~ Thanks Becky for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Twinkle Star! The kids had picked up all their toys before bed and he got them all out. ~ Thanks Cindi for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Made himself a swing out of a candy cane ~ Thanks to Elizabeth for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and Elf were having a snowball fight ~Thanks to Sam for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Minty Fresh in the bathroom ~ Thanks to Tabitha for this idea
Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Gingerbread invited some friends over for a game of Twister ~ Thanks Jennifer for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Jack wants to be top elf. He recruited the help of his Lego buddies and tied up poor Snowflake. G.I. Joe to the rescue! ~ Thanks Shannon for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9He found himself a toy that he really likes ~ Thanks to Amy for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Used the Christmas dog to bring the kids Santa magnets. ~ Thanks Ashley for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9 Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9Snacks & video games!~ Thanks to Michelle for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 9My oldest was very stressed by this…he wanted his brother to eat his yellow puffs! ~ Thanks Erin for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfWrapped the photos on the wall to look like presents ~ Thanks Michelle for this idea 
Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfOh no, remember to play nice ~ Thanks Ashley for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfLook Up ~ Thanks Trista for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10.jpf

WOW he had a busy night ~ Thanks to Lori for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfElf is on Pooper Scooper Duty ! Thanks to Haley for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfHelping with the morning coffee ~ Thanks Megan for this idea

Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfPlaying with mmagnets~ Thanks Carrie for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfOur elf “belle” riding our 3 year old daughter kinsley’s stick horse. She said “I’m really not very happy with belle, because now I can’t play with my horse!!!” Ha ha ha ~ Thanks Nicole for this idea Elf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfBaby Unicorn is about to get goosed by Mr. Elf  ~Thankd Makenzie for this ideaElf on the Shelf easy ideas, What to do with your Elf, Silly Ideas for your Christmas Elf on the Shelf day 10 .jpfBook party with friends  ~ Thanks Carrie for this idea

31 thoughts on “Elf On the Shelf Ideas ~ Over 200 Easy Ideas for your Christmas Elf”

  1. Monique McGee Cybulski

    Tricia Hollifield haha ! Put him In a water bottle. We may need al for that one

  2. Krissy Hofmeister Iverson

    This nightly post has saved me 3 time this year already! Thanks for the reminder!

  3. Sisha Arausa Lamprecht

    My sweet friend does the best Elf on the SHELF always stalking her page to see what her kids and their elf got into. If you wanna see more head on over to her page Dancing Frog Photography

  4. A Thrifty Mom

    thats a pretty cool idea… might need an alibi.. for the freeze or the dry off..lol

  5. Michelle Lagstrom

    This one was of my own thinking… And tonight’s idea was to get the elf to make “foot prints” through the house in green paint…starting at my son’s bedroom door to the kitchen…. 🙂

  6. Tennille Thompson-Smith

    He had to move today. My 2 year old had to go to the er today and was so good and brave. Of all the days….thanks for the reminder!

  7. Tennille Thompson-Smith

    So glad I saw this post, day 2 and I’m already forgetting to move him.

  8. Brenda Kalmbach

    Our elf is in a small toy sleigh being pulled by a team of Tow Maters.

  9. Sherri Coram Silcox

    Love it and I saw a few of my pictures as well! Thanks for sharing I had forgotten about sending in those pictures and surprised when I was scrolling through and saw them

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