So it’s December 1st and for some families that means your super awesome Elf on the Shelf will be making an appearance soon right? If you aren’t sure what the Elf on the Shelf is or why it’s so popular it’s a parenting secret. Basically every year this “elf on the shelf” comes and makes mischief at night and reports back to Santa in the morning whether your kids have been good or not. It’s basically like daily homework for adults, we have to find a new place or thing for the Elf on the Shelf to do EVERY SINGLE NIGHT!
Check out Pauls ideas on Elf on the Shelf Here.
Many families name their elves and they become a cherished part of the family around Christmas! Many kids love it and some may not so it’s a trial and error with your kiddos.
You can see our Elf on the Shelf Tradition Video Here.
If you don’t want to splurge on the entire Set that comes with the Elf you can opt to do the new Reindeer!
Here are some Elf on the Shelf Options:
- Original Elf on the Shelf with Book
- Elf on the Shelf Pets Reindeer
- Elf on the Shelf Pets Saint Bernard

Part comedian, part Dad, part athlete. He will boss around your children while they play ball.
Just as angelic as she looks, this girl could easily raise a Village by herself, and all the children would grow up to be President.
Self proclaimed, she would be a webkinz dog. Because, "they're cute, and puppies are too. And they're sweet and they always get along with other puppies."
This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
Not "Pick-Me-Up" like caffeine, she wants you to pick her up! AND NOW!
Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
Practically Perfect in Every Way for now! Nicknamed "The Panda" she is rolly polly and lives by the motto, "the little one, is KING!"
The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..