Little white pom poms (or mini marshmallows) are the perfect size for snowballs for the fight! Use legos (or other blocks) to build 2 walls or forts that your elf can hide behind and then another fun toy to put behind the other wall…. ![]() (*Take it one step further and have the kids paint their own little ornaments or shrink popcorn or pom pom garland for their tree!) Tell the kids they get to have a tree decorating contest! Grab some mini trees (check the Dollar Store or Target Dollar Deals) and other small items from the dollar store like mini candy canes, tiny ornaments, and more to make fun decor for the trees. Your elf (or elves) can sit right in the middle of the mess like they were having a delicious popcorn party and got caught! Pop some popcorn and scatter it in the microwave and spilling out onto the counter below. (*You could easily use a hole punch to get some red dots and a little adhesive will do the trick)Įlf mischief in the microwave! Popcorn anyone? Some small red dot stickers will work perfectly for the nose that you elf (and maybe their buddies) have to pin on the reindeer! This is a cute one and easy to do! Print out a picture of a reindeer and hang it on the wall. ![]() If you're looking to get a little extra-creative with your elf this year, try one of these bigger ideas: ![]() A note on the bathroom mirror in dry eraser marker can invite the kids to fish, too! :) Socks on the tree is easy enough and a lot of fun! Add some socks to the tree like they’re additional ornaments and the kids will enjoy seeing the chaos! :)įill the sink with some water and goldfish crackers and have the elves fishing with some ribbon. Use magnets (or tape some candy to the fridge) and have your elf climbing up them like a rock climbing wall! When the kids opened and saw him with a marker in his hand, they loved it!” “Our elf made faces on our eggs in the refrigerator with a sharpie marker. Stick these wiggly eyes on the condiments, drink bottles, and more and have your elves sitting on the shelves with googly eyes of their own! Use a blown-up balloon and red solo cup to create a “hot air” balloon that your elf is taking a ride on! Use yarn or fishing wire to suspend it from the ceiling or doorway!Īhdesive googly eyes are a wonder of their own and sure to bring laughs the morning they’re discovered on EVERYTHING in the fridge (including the elves). Think easter egg hunt but with the more-festive candy canes! “Sparkle hid candy canes around the house for the kids to find” Use a sharpie to draw minion faces on the bananas! This would be fun to put in your kids' lunches too – always watching!! Put your elf in the tub with polyfill and let him “soak” in a nice bubble bath! Use a dry erase marker to doodle on framed photos in the house!ĭraw a mustache, unibrow, black-out some teeth, or write something funny and watch the kids giggle with glee! If you're just too tired to do much but need a fast solution for your elf, try one of these easy peasy ideas: We even asked some moms what some of their favorite Elf on the Shelf ideas have been! ![]() With just a few days left for those mischievous elves to make their appearance, you can try some of these ideas! Perfect for anyone, no matter how easy or involved they want to be with it. While there are tons of ideas out there for you to try for your elf, showcasing their personalities and crazy ways, we have some fun ideas for you to use if you’re running out! Sprinkles, Sparkles, Jingles, Joy… Whatever your Elf On The Shelf is named, we know they come with a lot of excitement for the little ones… and a lot of creativity (and sometimes stress) for you!
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