The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Not an easy task!

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Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each ...

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Ready for another epic Scout Elf holiday season? You are now. So you're doing it, huh? You're going all in on the love-it-or-hate-it addition to the holiday season: the Elf on the Shelf. Welcome to ...

For years I have witnessed the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon from afar. How ridiculous were all of those parents, wasting so much time, energy, and money, dressing up a little felt elf in stupid outfits ...

Whether you're a parent who loves Elf on the Shelf or someone who can't stand the tradition, there's no denying that life can get in the way of creating elaborate settings for your kids to find their ...

Christmas magic is sneaking back into your home! It’s that time again for your mischievous little scout elf to come for a visit. Whether you’re a veteran elf parent or this is your first December ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the ...

Now December is here, many parents are making their kids' mornings by recruit the Elf on a Shelf to play some cheeky Christmas pranks. However, with lots of days to fill up through the month, it can ...