It’s almost time to bring back your Elf on the Shelf, so why not fancy it up and have fun? Whether you keep it interesting and try a new idea every day or only do “special” activities with your elf once in a while, that’s completely up to you.
I’ve put together a list of Elf on the Shelf Ideas for your family to enjoy. You can find everything from the elf joining the rodeo to making coffee and more.
- Want more Christmas fun? Check our all our ideas at How to Do Christmas on a Budget.
What Is Elf on the Shelf?
Bring the Christmas magic home to your family this year! The original Elf on the Shelf set includes a magical scout elf from the North Pole and a beautiful children’s story book, all in a keepsake gift box. When you adopt this special elf and name him, he receives his Christmas magic and can fly to the North Pole—but only when all girls and boys are sound asleep.
At the start of each holiday season, the elf returns to his family’s house to be Santa’s eyes and ears, and every night he travels back to the North Pole to report in. Families can register their elf online to receive an official adoption certificate and a special letter from Santa.
We’ve rounded up some of the most fun Elf on the Shelf ideas that you can try at home! As an added bonus, many of these links to these blogs have many OTHER ideas! So, this is a list of 25, which gives you links to so many more!
ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS
1. How to make your Elf bendable from Frugal Coupon Living
2. Suffering from “Ankshiosis” (Anxious for Christmas) with Doc Mcstuffin and Friends
3. Coffee Making Elf from Raining Hot Coupons
4. LEGO People Attack
5. Elf Shaving from Balancing Home
6. The Coloring Elf from Little Bit Funky
8. Football Playing Elf
9. Elf Cooks Breakfast from Home Stories A to Z
11. Elf all wrapped up from A Few Short Cuts
12. “Elf” Portrait from Frugal Coupon Living
14. Elf plays with decorations from Midget Momma
15. Elf swinging from the ceiling from My Mommy Style
16. Welcome Elf Hot Cocoa Party from Sweet C Designs
17. Elf makes mini paper chain countdown from Family Life is Great
18. Ziplining Elves from Gina Rae Miller Photography
19. Cheerio Donuts from Lil Blue Boo
20. Elf Kissing booth from Living Locurto
21. Sledding Elf by Crazy Lou Creations
22. Making snow angels out of sprinkles (unknown)
23. Elf trapped in glass from Blog Andiamo
24. Minion Banana Party from Fancy Shanty
25. Worst Cookies Ever from Richard Bronosky
What have been your families favorite activities for your Elf on the Shelf?