Tag: Elf on The Shelf

Every year I am bombarded with questions on how to “do” the Elf on The Shelf.  It is such a hard question to answer as their is no “right” way to enjoy the Elf On The Shelf.  But to get you  started and get your own ideas in motion...

I must admit we have never gone to a community carols night before!   Between the school carols night and Christmas parties we always have something on.  But this year with a little help form our elves we were all ready to go!    A Carols Goodie Box with...

Right about now is when you start to run out of Elf On The Shelf Antic ideas.  Wither that or you are just so worn out by all these Elf Antic shenanigans every night, you now lack motivation!  Our elves were hanging out on that Chandelier for more than two...

Did you know Elves travel at the speed of light? We awoke to find our Elves were missing!  The kids searched the house but they were no where to be found!  Oh well the day must go on and its a perfect day for the beach. As the kids...

Today was one of those days, that we really needed to pay the house some attention!  So in order to take advantage of some time at home we thought it was the perfect time to make some sweet treats!    The elves kicked it off with some Mad Milk!...

Ten days into our Elf Adventure’s and we are ready to write a Wishlist to Santa. This is an activity I am VERY careful about! Christmas can easily become a time of want, want, want, me, me, me.  This is how we keep this in check. We explain to...

Oh how I love a good Christmas Movie and it looks like our elves do to!   The Elves bought us a new Christmas Movie (Disney’s “Prep and Landing”) Looks like they enjoyed a movie snack as well. After our BUSY Train day this was exactly what we needed,...

Speaking of traditions…..last year we started a new one.  It has got to be one of my favourites.  The annual Santaland Excursion! Santa land is a section of the major Myer department stores dedicated to housing Santa.  It is truly a wonderful experience for all involved and a day...

Have you realised how much I love family traditions yet?  Some of these are of our own creating but many have been handed down to us from our respective families.  One of these is putting the tree up on the 1st of December. As hard as it is each...

Oh I am struggling to keep up with all these CRAZY Elf Antics! Day 6 – Is the last day of November so our Advent Calendars have arrived!  This year I have gone with cheap and simple!  Each child got a $3 Chocolate Calendar!  Our Elves delivered them with...