As Christmas draws near, parents are breaking out a beloved holiday tradition that is sure to keep their children on the nice list this year. The story of the Elf on the Shelf follows magical “scout ...

Santa is getting ready to unleash his fleet of Scout Elves to children's houses around the world. Yes, it's Elf on the Shelf time! While parents may be rolling their eyes (those elves can make quite ...

New Jersey mom Mary Grego says the best part of her creative Elf on the Shelf displays is watching her two kids smile and seeing their "eyes glisten" Georgia Slater is a staff editor on the Parents ...

For those who celebrate the holiday tradition of the Elf on the Shelf, there are seemingly endless possibilities for how and where the elf will appear every morning in order to keep a watchful eye ...

Looking to get a few more laughs from your kids during the holiday season? Look no further than your trusty elf partner! These funny Elf on the Shelf ideas will let Santa's helper cause a little ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! For better or worse, parents around the world are welcoming Elf on the Shelf into their homes this month. But one California mom ...

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Elf on the Shelf is a cultural phenomenon: How did it get started? Since 2005, the modern incarnation of Santa’s lovable little scout has enchanted a generation of children, spawned a multimedia ...

We all know the drill when it comes to Elf on the Shelf. For 24 days, the elf “moves” around your house, making mischief and supposedly keeping an eye out for Santa. But this is the age of posting ...

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 ...

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 ...