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
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Campfire-Smores.jpeg?resize=552%2C736&ssl=1)
Baking Elves
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Baking-Flour.jpeg?resize=555%2C740&ssl=1)
Breakfast Time
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Breakfast-Cereal.jpeg?resize=566%2C425&ssl=1)
Brush Your Teeth
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Clean-Teeth.jpeg?resize=559%2C745&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hygiene-First.jpeg?resize=586%2C781&ssl=1)
Building a Snowman
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Building-a-Snowman.jpeg?resize=563%2C750&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/In-the-Snowman.jpeg?resize=552%2C638&ssl=1)
Cars Reindeer and Sleigh
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cars-Reindeer.jpeg?resize=555%2C740&ssl=1)
Cooking Up Trouble
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cooking-Up-Trouble.jpeg?resize=575%2C767&ssl=1)
Egg-cellent Decorating
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Egg-Decorating.jpeg?resize=576%2C432&ssl=1)
Giddy Up
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Giddy-Up.jpeg?resize=586%2C439&ssl=1)
Hang It Out to Dry
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Clothesline.jpeg?resize=569%2C427&ssl=1)
I See London, I See France
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Underpants.jpeg?resize=582%2C776&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Just-Hangin-Out.jpeg?resize=584%2C583&ssl=1)
Just Hangin’ Around
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mask-Hammocks.jpeg?resize=609%2C457&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mask-Hammocks-2.jpeg?resize=586%2C781&ssl=1)
Kissing Booth
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kissing-Booth.jpeg?resize=581%2C436&ssl=1)
Leaving Little Presents
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Little-Presents.jpeg?resize=590%2C443&ssl=1)
Looking for Love (and Kisses)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/In-the-Kisses.jpeg?resize=587%2C783&ssl=1)
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/In-the-Mirror.jpeg?resize=571%2C762&ssl=1)
Monkey-ing Around
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Candy-Cane-Monkey-Bars.jpeg?resize=559%2C746&ssl=1)
Muscle Mama
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Muscle-Mama.jpeg?resize=608%2C817&ssl=1)
Not These Treats
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dog-Biscuits.jpeg?resize=596%2C477&ssl=1)
On Vacation
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/On-Vacation.jpeg?resize=597%2C456&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/On-Vacation-2.jpeg?resize=589%2C785&ssl=1)
Painting Picasso
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Painters.jpeg?resize=613%2C817&ssl=1)
Photo Booth Fun
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Photo-Booth-Fun.jpeg?resize=588%2C588&ssl=1)
Photocopy This
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Photocopy.jpeg?resize=595%2C793&ssl=1)
Playground Mishap
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Slide-Mishap.jpeg?resize=577%2C769&ssl=1)
Playing Peek-a-Boo
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jenga.jpeg?resize=572%2C762&ssl=1)
Reindeer Poo
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Reindeer-Poo.jpeg?resize=564%2C752&ssl=1)
Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Elves in the Tub
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cottonball-Bath.jpeg?resize=579%2C534&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tub-Time.jpeg?resize=577%2C769&ssl=1)
Refuel and Recharge
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Coffee-Time.jpeg?resize=568%2C758&ssl=1)
Spa Day
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Spa-Day.jpeg?resize=570%2C760&ssl=1)
Sprinkle Angels
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sprinkle-Angel.jpeg?resize=582%2C776&ssl=1)
Stuck in the Ice Maker
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Stuck-in-the-Ice-Machine.jpeg?resize=601%2C1068&ssl=1)
Tonka Tough
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tonka-Tough.jpeg?resize=610%2C458&ssl=1)
T-Rex Trouble
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/T-Rex.jpeg?resize=605%2C807&ssl=1)
Uh-Oh Oreos
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Toothpaste-Oreos.jpeg?resize=610%2C813&ssl=1)
Video Gaming
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Video-Games.jpeg?resize=609%2C812&ssl=1)
Wall Climbing
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wall-Climbing.jpeg?resize=612%2C761&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/frugalnthriving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Wall-Climbing-2.jpeg?resize=603%2C1072&ssl=1)
Want more inspiration? Check out this Elf on the Shelf website for ideas, printouts, and fun games for kids!
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