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Dec 25

25 Days Of Elf On The Shelf Ideas

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Here are 25 of my favorite Elf On The Shelf ideas that are sure to put a smile on your child’s face!
 

Christmas is right around the corner and last year we started a new tradition in our home. It involves a mischievous little elf named AppleJack, also known as Elf On The Shelf. Last December I had learned about the “Elf On The Shelf” phenomenon and got a late start due to the fact that my creative juices weren’t flowing as freely! The holidays can be stressful and with so many other things to think about, acts of goofyness can sure lighten up the mood. This year I made sure to plan early and was determined to compose at least 25 Elf On The Shelf ideas to share with you, my awesome readers.

I am becoming completely addicted to my silly friend and the priceless reactions of my daughter!

Check out AppleJack’s naughty, nice, and quirky antics this year..

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Have ideas of your own? Please share in the comments below as I would LOVE to visit your blog and see what your Elf On The Shelf is up to!
 

Posted by youngatheartmommy 17 Comments
Filed Under: AppleJack, Christmas, Craft, Elf On The Shelf, Elf On The Shelf Ideas, Family, Holidays, Kids, Tradition Tagged: Elf On The Shelf, Elf On The Shelf Ideas

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  1. Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife says

    Dec 06 at 4:35 pm

    Lol, these are awesome! I really want to do this one year, but this year I just have too much going on (plus my never ending morning sickness). Thank you for sharing your Elfish creativity. ;-)
    Reply
  2. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

    Dec 06 at 4:35 pm

    The marshmallow bubble bath is too funny!
    Reply
  3. Athena says

    Dec 08 at 1:19 am

    You are so creative w/ ur elf. I like seeing whats next. I just like looking at them. I don't participate. There's some inappropriate ones out there that are hilarious, but for adults!
    Reply
  4. Remus says

    Dec 08 at 2:37 pm

    I love those! Especially the marshmallow bubble bath and the zip-lining :)
    Reply
  5. KIM NIEVES (www.kimnieves.com) says

    Dec 09 at 5:54 pm

    Wooow! I want to bathe in marshmallows too like that elf! :)
    Reply
  6. tara pittman says

    Dec 09 at 5:54 pm

    I don't have an elf to share but these are such awesome ideas. My boys would love this elf. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  7. Renee King says

    Dec 09 at 5:54 pm

    Oh my goodness, I absolutely love these ideas. It took a lot of time and thought too. How cute. It looks like your daughter was really excited to see what the elf was up to too. I think the fishing one is my favorite. I don't have kids yet, but I am a nanny and I have a blog too. I wanted to get an elf of the shelf for the blog. I think I will definitely do it next year since I am late this year.
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  8. Cyndi Buchanan says

    Dec 09 at 6:36 pm

    Adorable ideas! I've managed to stay away from Elf on a Shelf until this year. All of a sudden this year my daughter has been begging for one. I'll need all the creative ideas I can get when I finally do break down and get one!
    Reply
  9. Remus says

    Dec 12 at 7:33 pm

    Oh, I love the one of him fishing! How cute :) And my next favorite would be the kissing booth or the snowmen donuts .......
    Reply
  10. Remus says

    Dec 13 at 8:33 pm

    I love the Christmas tree you made with the plastic cups! How do you come up with such neat ideas???
    Reply
  11. R.F. Dietz says

    Dec 18 at 8:10 pm

    OH MY FREAKING GOSH WOMAN! You really go all out for your elf on a shelf! Geeze, I would love to be your kid! The magic is everywhere!!!!!!!!!!! Loved this.
    Reply
  12. R.F. Dietz says

    Dec 23 at 6:32 pm

    Love love love love!
    Reply
  13. Liz says

    Nov 26 at 8:22 pm

    These are awesome! Would you mind sharing the printable of the "just hanging around sign"? Thanks!
    Reply
    • youngatheartmommy says

      Nov 26 at 9:13 pm

      Let me see if I can find it! I made it on my older desktop. Should have it saved.
      Reply
  14. Rose says

    Nov 27 at 5:22 am

    Love it! I got some new ideas but now I need to write them down so I don't forget! Thanks for sharing.
    Reply

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