It’s almost time for Santa’s Little Helpers to make their yearly appearances around our homes, causing trouble and stirring up a little festive fun. If your Elf on the Shelf has run out of playful ideas, here are some below for inspiration. These are just a handful of ideas from the Frugal and Thriving Facebook group last year…make sure to follow us for tons more ideas this year!!
Around the Campfire

Baking Elves

Breakfast Time

Brush Your Teeth


Building a Snowman


Cars Reindeer and Sleigh

Cooking Up Trouble

Egg-cellent Decorating

Giddy Up

Hang It Out to Dry

I See London, I See France


Just Hangin’ Around


Kissing Booth

Leaving Little Presents

Looking for Love (and Kisses)

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Monkey-ing Around

Muscle Mama

Not These Treats

On Vacation


Painting Picasso

Photo Booth Fun

Photocopy This

Playground Mishap

Playing Peek-a-Boo

Reindeer Poo

Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Elves in the Tub


Refuel and Recharge

Spa Day

Sprinkle Angels

Stuck in the Ice Maker

Tonka Tough

T-Rex Trouble

Uh-Oh Oreos

Video Gaming

Wall Climbing


Want more inspiration? Check out this Elf on the Shelf website for ideas, printouts, and fun games for kids!
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