Ye Olde Elf on the Shelf has become part of plenty families’ holiday fun all December long. He’s playful, sly and always up for some hijinks. Plus, he can be a fun way for parents to stretch their ...

This one’s a bit more effort: position the elf in front of a plain white or light-coloured wall. Arrange two or three ...

The Elf on the Shelf is actually magic, capable of watching the children every day and reporting back to Santa each night.

With the arrival of December also comes stress and scrambling from parents who want to give their kids the best Elf on the Shelf experience for the holidays. Any parent who participates in the Elf on ...

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 ...

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 ...