If you prefer to go the colorful, printed route for your Elf on the Shelf's mask, use some leftover Christmas fabric, twine, and a glue gun. This tutorial goes step-by-step, making this a perfect, kid ...

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Just scroll down to learn the basics, then head to the official Elf on the Shelf website for adorable ideas, videos, and ...

I have successfully resisted the siren song of the Elf on the Shelf for seven years now. At first my kids were too young to notice. Elves started invading the homes of their friends, but the kids didn ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! I have successfully resisted the siren song of the Elf on the Shelf for seven years now. At first my kids were too young to ...

Christmas is less than one month away and silly, sneaky little elves are starting to appear in children's home. A holiday tradition for many families around the world, it is indeed Elf on the Shelf ...

Santa Claus is coming to town — but not before his elves make a guest appearance. Hot Dog, Pickle, Sprinkles, Mr. Elf — all of these are names that children around the world have given to their ...