It’s almost spooky season!! Let your kids show off their spook-tacular style with these frighteningly fabulous Halloween-themed digs from Carter’s, Target, and The Children’s Place! Shop kids’ Halloween apparel below.

Carter’s

Shop all Halloween apparel from Carter’s here.

Target

Shop all Halloween apparel from Target here.

The Children’s Place

Shop all Halloween apparel from The Children’s Place here.

It’s almost spooky season!! Let your kids show off their spook-tacular style with these frighteningly fabulous Halloween-themed digs from Carter’s, Target, and The Children’s Place! Shop kids’ Halloween apparel below.

Carter’s

Shop all Halloween apparel from Carter’s here.

Target

Shop all Halloween apparel from Target here.

The Children’s Place

Shop all Halloween apparel from The Children’s Place here.

It’s school time! The classroom is the perfect place for your kiddo to show off their unique style, and these personality-packed finds from Target are a no brainer! Apparel that will make them happy plus prices that will make you happy equals a peaceful back-to-school season. See our Target school style inspiration below.

For those still-like-summer days, there is no better combo than a cute graphic tee with jean shorts! This look is super easy to personalize – pair a fun tee with their fave denim and they’re off to school!

For comfy cozy days, switch out the denim for a pair of elastic-waistband shorts. Style it with a tee for a look that says “casual chic!”

For the boys, a graphic tee with chino shorts is easy breezy cool. Let his personality shine and his sense of style take center stage.

For a more buttoned-up look, grab a few sleek button-downs and pair them with jeans. This suave style will be the talk of the playground.

When the weather gets cold, a pair of cargo pants styled with a sweet long sleeve and cute cardigan will do the trick! This darling look is super versatile.

You can’t go wrong with a zip-up hoodie! Grab her favorite patterns and mix and match with any outfit!

And for him, a stylish long sleeve top will keep the cold at bay! These looks are so cute for the fall.

Stock up on leggings and wear them all year long! From animal print to pretty patterns, you can’t go wrong with this school style staple.

Or grab your bright colored leggings for a pop of personality!

And don’t forget a backpack! These styles are a great way to finish of an everyday look with an extra sash of fun.

Shop all Cat & Jack back-to-school finds at Target here!

It’s school time! The classroom is the perfect place for your kiddo to show off their unique style, and these personality-packed finds from Target are a no brainer! Apparel that will make them happy plus prices that will make you happy equals a peaceful back-to-school season. See our Target school style inspiration below.

For those still-like-summer days, there is no better combo than a cute graphic tee with jean shorts! This look is super easy to personalize – pair a fun tee with their fave denim and they’re off to school!

For comfy cozy days, switch out the denim for a pair of elastic-waistband shorts. Style it with a tee for a look that says “casual chic!”

For the boys, a graphic tee with chino shorts is easy breezy cool. Let his personality shine and his sense of style take center stage.

For a more buttoned-up look, grab a few sleek button-downs and pair them with jeans. This suave style will be the talk of the playground.

When the weather gets cold, a pair of cargo pants styled with a sweet long sleeve and cute cardigan will do the trick! This darling look is super versatile.

You can’t go wrong with a zip-up hoodie! Grab her favorite patterns and mix and match with any outfit!

And for him, a stylish long sleeve top will keep the cold at bay! These looks are so cute for the fall.

Stock up on leggings and wear them all year long! From animal print to pretty patterns, you can’t go wrong with this school style staple.

Or grab your bright colored leggings for a pop of personality!

And don’t forget a backpack! These styles are a great way to finish of an everyday look with an extra sash of fun.

Shop all Cat & Jack back-to-school finds at Target here!

We’ve got about a month left until school starts. For some areas, the year in the classroom has already begun or is about to begin. If you’re still shopping for those necessary school supplies, look no further! Walmart has everything you need so your kids (and your bank account) will be thrilled to start the school year. See our Walmart back-to-school supplies roundup below.

Make sure you grab all of the basics! From pencils and erasers to notebooks and binders, these will be the go-to, everyday essentials at school!

Is there a budding artist in the classroom?? Get the kids to show their creative sides with a collection of crayons, markers, and paint, and add a little color to their world.

A stylish backpack is must because it will (hopefully) carry your kiddo from the first day to the last. Whether they love fairies and butterflies or Bluey and dinosaurs, find a backpack that’s as personality-packed as they are!

There’s nothing like a homemade school lunch crafted with love. Keep their nutrition in check and their hydration on point with a cool lunch box and water bottle.

Shop all Walmart back to school HERE.

We’ve got about a month left until school starts. For some areas, the year in the classroom has already begun or is about to begin. If you’re still shopping for those necessary school supplies, look no further! Walmart has everything you need so your kids (and your bank account) will be thrilled to start the school year. See our Walmart back-to-school supplies roundup below.

Make sure you grab all of the basics! From pencils and erasers to notebooks and binders, these will be the go-to, everyday essentials at school!

Is there a budding artist in the classroom?? Get the kids to show their creative sides with a collection of crayons, markers, and paint, and add a little color to their world.

A stylish backpack is must because it will (hopefully) carry your kiddo from the first day to the last. Whether they love fairies and butterflies or Bluey and dinosaurs, find a backpack that’s as personality-packed as they are!

There’s nothing like a homemade school lunch crafted with love. Keep their nutrition in check and their hydration on point with a cool lunch box and water bottle.

Shop all Walmart back to school HERE.

If you’re getting ready to send a not-so-little one off to college, you’re probably doing a lot of planning and a lot of shopping. Stocking up on the college essentials can get pricey pretty quickly, but Amazon is your one-stop shop for all things collegiate. Deck out their dorm rooms with the best of the best at prices that won’t leave your wallet screaming for help. See our Amazon college essentials below.

Good sleep and hygiene habits are essential during those formative college years. Make sure they have all the bed and bath necessities so they can practice the most basic forms of self-care with ease.

Their dorm room will be their home away from home, so outfit it with decor that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing!

We all know college kids can eat, and these kitchen essentials will save them a bunch of money on takeout and to-go coffees!

Having the best tech gadgets is a must, and these items meet the mark. From a wireless charging station to earbuds for peaceful sleep, your college kiddo will definitely want these.

If you’re getting ready to send a not-so-little one off to college, you’re probably doing a lot of planning and a lot of shopping. Stocking up on the college essentials can get pricey pretty quickly, but Amazon is your one-stop shop for all things collegiate. Deck out their dorm rooms with the best of the best at prices that won’t leave your wallet screaming for help. See our Amazon college essentials below.

Good sleep and hygiene habits are essential during those formative college years. Make sure they have all the bed and bath necessities so they can practice the most basic forms of self-care with ease.

Their dorm room will be their home away from home, so outfit it with decor that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing!

We all know college kids can eat, and these kitchen essentials will save them a bunch of money on takeout and to-go coffees!

Having the best tech gadgets is a must, and these items meet the mark. From a wireless charging station to earbuds for peaceful sleep, your college kiddo will definitely want these.

Another school year has come and gone, and we’re ready to fully enjoy a summer of sunshine, swimming, and serious relaxation. It’s a much-needed break for the kids and parents alike! Kristy had a fun-filled end of the school year, and as room mom extraordinaire (along with a couple other really amazing room moms), she helped make sure the classroom finished the year with a lineup of awesome parties and celebrations. Whether you’re taking on classroom duties next year or you need some inspiration for exciting summer activities, these end-of-year celebration ideas can be used for any occasion! See our roundup below.

Picnic Day

Grab your picnic baskets and blankets, because it is picnic day!! From the animal explorer hats to the teddy bear-themed snacks, this is the most adorable picnic you ever will see.

Field Day

Field day is a must for the end of the school year! Whether you go team tie dye or split up with solid colors, the options for showing your team spirit are endless. Grab all the sports essentials like water bottles, wrist and headbands, sunglasses, and of course, plenty of snacks!

Camping Day

Classroom camping for the win! Have a camping day with s’mores, “lake water” drinks, spooky stories around the campfire, and lots of team-building activities!

Disney Day

Bring Disney to the classroom with a Disney day! From Mickey Mouse ice cream bars to decorate-your-own-ears, the kids can transport to the most magical place on earth without ever leaving home.

Bubble Day

Plan a bubblicious bubble day with lots of bubbly snacks and activities!! Armed with bubble wands, bubble gum, and bubbly juice, the kids will have a blast with this one.

Glow Dance Party

Glow, baby, glow! Take it back to the 80s with a glow dance party! Grab your glowsticks and glow-in-the-dark stickers and get ready for a few rounds of light-up bowling followed by the ultimate dance off.

Lemonade Day

Nothing says summer like a glass of slightly sweet, slightly tangy lemonade. Make lemonade day a study in statistics and science with a little experiment! Brew up a few different flavors and let the kids taste-test and vote for their favorite. Don’t forget the lemonade-inspired snacks!!

End of Year Gifts

When you have a classroom full of the best kids, you definitely want to cherish the memories and bonds that you created. And a great way to show your appreciation for the students is with a summer-themed gift that they can enjoy over the next few months!! Stuff some mesh beach bags with snacks, toys, and summer essentials, and let the kids know just how special they are.

And of course, we can’t forget about the classroom leaders that made it all possible. These end-of-year gifts for teachers are a small way to show your thanks for all of their hard work!! Grab a summer-inspired drink dispenser and fill it with a mix of self-care essentials, sunny day necessities, and sweet treats for the perfect summer send off.

Another school year has come and gone, and we’re ready to fully enjoy a summer of sunshine, swimming, and serious relaxation. It’s a much-needed break for the kids and parents alike! Kristy had a fun-filled end of the school year, and as room mom extraordinaire (along with a couple other really amazing room moms), she helped make sure the classroom finished the year with a lineup of awesome parties and celebrations. Whether you’re taking on classroom duties next year or you need some inspiration for exciting summer activities, these end-of-year celebration ideas can be used for any occasion! See our roundup below.

Picnic Day

Grab your picnic baskets and blankets, because it is picnic day!! From the animal explorer hats to the teddy bear-themed snacks, this is the most adorable picnic you ever will see.

Field Day

Field day is a must for the end of the school year! Whether you go team tie dye or split up with solid colors, the options for showing your team spirit are endless. Grab all the sports essentials like water bottles, wrist and headbands, sunglasses, and of course, plenty of snacks!

Camping Day

Classroom camping for the win! Have a camping day with s’mores, “lake water” drinks, spooky stories around the campfire, and lots of team-building activities!

Disney Day

Bring Disney to the classroom with a Disney day! From Mickey Mouse ice cream bars to decorate-your-own-ears, the kids can transport to the most magical place on earth without ever leaving home.

Bubble Day

Plan a bubblicious bubble day with lots of bubbly snacks and activities!! Armed with bubble wands, bubble gum, and bubbly juice, the kids will have a blast with this one.

Glow Dance Party

Glow, baby, glow! Take it back to the 80s with a glow dance party! Grab your glowsticks and glow-in-the-dark stickers and get ready for a few rounds of light-up bowling followed by the ultimate dance off.

Lemonade Day

Nothing says summer like a glass of slightly sweet, slightly tangy lemonade. Make lemonade day a study in statistics and science with a little experiment! Brew up a few different flavors and let the kids taste-test and vote for their favorite. Don’t forget the lemonade-inspired snacks!!

End of Year Gifts

When you have a classroom full of the best kids, you definitely want to cherish the memories and bonds that you created. And a great way to show your appreciation for the students is with a summer-themed gift that they can enjoy over the next few months!! Stuff some mesh beach bags with snacks, toys, and summer essentials, and let the kids know just how special they are.

And of course, we can’t forget about the classroom leaders that made it all possible. These end-of-year gifts for teachers are a small way to show your thanks for all of their hard work!! Grab a summer-inspired drink dispenser and fill it with a mix of self-care essentials, sunny day necessities, and sweet treats for the perfect summer send off.

A themed birthday party is the perfect way to celebrate your child by giving them a day full of the things they love the most! Finding just the right decor, snacks, activities can feel overwhelming, but Kristy is an expert party planner and has all the best tips and tricks. She threw this baseball-themed party for her son’s fifth birthday and she knocked it out of the park! Check out her party ideas below.

First up, snacks! This concessions stand is the perfect way to keep all the best baseball game favorites in one place. From popcorn to sunflower seeds to cotton candy, this snack table covered all the bases!

Is it a baseball party without Dippin’ Dots?? I absolutely looked into getting the real thing but it was about $200 to ship!! I love my son but notttttt that much…thank goodness for Walmart! I found these alternatives that are almost like the real thing – they were so good!

I even made this cute sign that I attached to the ice cream cooler and paired with these plastic helmet bowls!

These pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory were a homerun! I grabbed 50 for $30 and got a few different sauces on the side for dipping:

• Brownie Batter
• Buttercream (kids’ favorite)
• Nacho Cheese
• Mustard 
• Cinnamon (my favorite)

Game day wouldn’t be complete without the candy! The kids loved being able to grab a couple of their favorite sugary treats throughout the party, and these fun decorative signs kept the theme going throughout.

And of course, a baseball cake with a baseball candle! We did half vanilla/half chocolate and my local ShopRite bakery made it. Also, would you believe me if I told you that when I cut the cake, I literally cut it perfectly down the middle splitting the two flavors…not a crumb of flavors mixed. I couldn’t do that again if I tried! It’s the little things in life, right??

Obviously we needed a few activities to keep the hopped-up-on-sugar kiddos occupied, so I made this baseball scavenger hunt and printed images on cardstock (if you have more time than I did, you can laminate them and reuse)! The kids had a blast! I hid the pieces all over the backyard and they had to find all of the objects before they could redeem a prize – I went to the dollar store and grabbed a bunch of dollar gifts so I’d have enough for everyone.

This cardboard pop-up playhouse was a hit! The kids colored on it all day in between games and food!

An no birthday celebration is complete without the perfect party outfit!! I found this jersey-style top and this adorable headband adorned with baseball-themed charms, and paired them with a pair of jeans and simple sneakers for a sporty chic look!

Check out Frugal & Thriving’s Amazon storefront for even more baseball birthday party ideas!

A themed birthday party is the perfect way to celebrate your child by giving them a day full of the things they love the most! Finding just the right decor, snacks, activities can feel overwhelming, but Kristy is an expert party planner and has all the best tips and tricks. She threw this baseball-themed party for her son’s fifth birthday and she knocked it out of the park! Check out her party ideas below.

First up, snacks! This concessions stand is the perfect way to keep all the best baseball game favorites in one place. From popcorn to sunflower seeds to cotton candy, this snack table covered all the bases!

Is it a baseball party without Dippin’ Dots?? I absolutely looked into getting the real thing but it was about $200 to ship!! I love my son but notttttt that much…thank goodness for Walmart! I found these alternatives that are almost like the real thing – they were so good!

I even made this cute sign that I attached to the ice cream cooler and paired with these plastic helmet bowls!

These pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory were a homerun! I grabbed 50 for $30 and got a few different sauces on the side for dipping:

• Brownie Batter
• Buttercream (kids’ favorite)
• Nacho Cheese
• Mustard 
• Cinnamon (my favorite)

Game day wouldn’t be complete without the candy! The kids loved being able to grab a couple of their favorite sugary treats throughout the party, and these fun decorative signs kept the theme going throughout.

And of course, a baseball cake with a baseball candle! We did half vanilla/half chocolate and my local ShopRite bakery made it. Also, would you believe me if I told you that when I cut the cake, I literally cut it perfectly down the middle splitting the two flavors…not a crumb of flavors mixed. I couldn’t do that again if I tried! It’s the little things in life, right??

Obviously we needed a few activities to keep the hopped-up-on-sugar kiddos occupied, so I made this baseball scavenger hunt and printed images on cardstock (if you have more time than I did, you can laminate them and reuse)! The kids had a blast! I hid the pieces all over the backyard and they had to find all of the objects before they could redeem a prize – I went to the dollar store and grabbed a bunch of dollar gifts so I’d have enough for everyone.

This cardboard pop-up playhouse was a hit! The kids colored on it all day in between games and food!

An no birthday celebration is complete without the perfect party outfit!! I found this jersey-style top and this adorable headband adorned with baseball-themed charms, and paired them with a pair of jeans and simple sneakers for a sporty chic look!

Check out Frugal & Thriving’s Amazon storefront for even more baseball birthday party ideas!

Everyone knows the best parts of Easter are the candy, the egg hunts, and the cute animal-inspired celebrations (bunnies and baby chicks, don’t deny the adorableness). If you are planning on throwing a classroom party for your kiddos – or even just a fun celebration at home – you’re going to want to see these Easter treat ideas! Kristy planned some really creative festivities for her daughter’s class…see her ideas below.

These little treat jars are an adorable way to make a tasty nest for your Peeps! Filled with edible grass and jelly beans, topped with a Peep, and finished off with a pretty sticker, these snacks are perfect for the classroom.

How fun is this green apple-flavored edible grass?? With just the lightest bit of flavor, this is a really creative way to make nests, grass-filled baskets, and more! The grass easily dissolves in your mouth which the kids will love.

If you have kids with allergies in your class, you might want to opt for the (slightly more expensive) allergen-free jelly beans and chocolate candies. If you don’t have to worry about that, M&Ms, Cadbury milk eggs, and any type of jelly bean would work! 

These carrot bags are adorable!! Stuff some bags with Cheetos and close off with a green ribbon, and you’ve got your very own Easter treat! This is probably a much-preferred version of carrots for the kids.

For some actual healthy snacks, these fruit skewers topped with Peeps are delicious and nutritious, AND they’re almost to beautiful to eat!!

Egg hunt time! Grab some plastic eggs and fill them with Easter-themed goodies like stamps and mini crayons.

And of course, don’t forget the candy! Throw in a couple chocolate rabbits and Peeps lollipop rings for a sweet surprise.

These burlap bunny bags though!! SO stinkin’ cute!

Fill your burlap bunnies with bubbles, scented dough, puzzles, erasers, scented glue sticks, scented pens, scented markers, and candy lip balm!

When all is said and done, the kiddos will be heading home with tummies full of yummy treats, a basket full of fun goodies, heads full of uplifting memories, and hearts full of warm fuzzy feelings.

Everyone knows the best parts of Easter are the candy, the egg hunts, and the cute animal-inspired celebrations (bunnies and baby chicks, don’t deny the adorableness). If you are planning on throwing a classroom party for your kiddos – or even just a fun celebration at home – you’re going to want to see these Easter treat ideas! Kristy planned some really creative festivities for her daughter’s class…see her ideas below.

These little treat jars are an adorable way to make a tasty nest for your Peeps! Filled with edible grass and jelly beans, topped with a Peep, and finished off with a pretty sticker, these snacks are perfect for the classroom.

How fun is this green apple-flavored edible grass?? With just the lightest bit of flavor, this is a really creative way to make nests, grass-filled baskets, and more! The grass easily dissolves in your mouth which the kids will love.

If you have kids with allergies in your class, you might want to opt for the (slightly more expensive) allergen-free jelly beans and chocolate candies. If you don’t have to worry about that, M&Ms, Cadbury milk eggs, and any type of jelly bean would work! 

These carrot bags are adorable!! Stuff some bags with Cheetos and close off with a green ribbon, and you’ve got your very own Easter treat! This is probably a much-preferred version of carrots for the kids.

For some actual healthy snacks, these fruit skewers topped with Peeps are delicious and nutritious, AND they’re almost to beautiful to eat!!

Egg hunt time! Grab some plastic eggs and fill them with Easter-themed goodies like stamps and mini crayons.

And of course, don’t forget the candy! Throw in a couple chocolate rabbits and Peeps lollipop rings for a sweet surprise.

These burlap bunny bags though!! SO stinkin’ cute!

Fill your burlap bunnies with bubbles, scented dough, puzzles, erasers, scented glue sticks, scented pens, scented markers, and candy lip balm!

When all is said and done, the kiddos will be heading home with tummies full of yummy treats, a basket full of fun goodies, heads full of uplifting memories, and hearts full of warm fuzzy feelings.

You don’t have to be Irish to get lucky this St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks to our handy St. Patrick’s Day guide to fun, you can celebrate with the best of them, without spending all your gold! If you’re planning a classroom party for your kiddo, these themed party favors, craft ideas, and snack suggestions will have your little leprechauns jumping for joy at the end of the rainbow! See our St. Patrick’s Day classroom party ideas below.

Who doesn’t love a party favor? Make classroom goody bags filled with little leprechauns, St. Patrick’s day stamps, beaded necklaces, and pots (or these) full of gold!

Don’t forget about the crafts and activities! Grab things like foam craft kits, rainbow scratch art, and themed temporary tattoos!!

A photo booth is a really fun way for the kids to make memories and have them for a lifetime! Get cute props and a St. Patrick’s Day backdrop, and see who can take the silliest photo! Let them decorate these picture frames to put their new photo in.

If you’re providing snacks or lunch, a great idea is Shamrock shakes and nuggets, with rainbow Skittles and Rolos as an after-lunch treat! Grab themed plates and napkins to make the meal even more special.

If you’re celebrating at home and want decor inspiration and fun ideas for the kiddos, see our St. Patrick’s Day roundup for a family celebration here!

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You don’t have to be Irish to get lucky this St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks to our handy St. Patrick’s Day guide to fun, you can celebrate with the best of them, without spending all your gold! If you’re planning a classroom party for your kiddo, these themed party favors, craft ideas, and snack suggestions will have your little leprechauns jumping for joy at the end of the rainbow! See our St. Patrick’s Day classroom party ideas below.

Who doesn’t love a party favor? Make classroom goody bags filled with little leprechauns, St. Patrick’s day stamps, beaded necklaces, and pots (or these) full of gold!

Don’t forget about the crafts and activities! Grab things like foam craft kits, rainbow scratch art, and themed temporary tattoos!!

A photo booth is a really fun way for the kids to make memories and have them for a lifetime! Get cute props and a St. Patrick’s Day backdrop, and see who can take the silliest photo! Let them decorate these picture frames to put their new photo in.

If you’re providing snacks or lunch, a great idea is Shamrock shakes and nuggets, with rainbow Skittles and Rolos as an after-lunch treat! Grab themed plates and napkins to make the meal even more special.

If you’re celebrating at home and want decor inspiration and fun ideas for the kiddos, see our St. Patrick’s Day roundup for a family celebration here!

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Christmas is the most magical time of the year – bring some of that enchanting spirit into your kiddo’s classroom with these fun goody bags full of seasonally inspired delights that they are sure to love! From sweets and treats to toys and games, these little gift bags will put a smile on everyone’s faces and leave them feeling merry and bright. See our holiday goody bag inspiration below.

Gather your supplies and get to gifting! An assortment of goodies fills these bags with fun surprises for everyone.

Ummmm cuteness overload!! These snowman-wrapped chocolate bars topped with gloves are a pleasant yet practical gift that the kiddos will want to tear into right away.

Who doesn’t love a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly night?? These Grinch-themed hot cocoa kits are adorable and delicious – a double win!

Make your treat bag a trip to Whoville with these other Grinch-inspired goodies like Hershey’s Kisses, these grow-a-Grinch-heart toys, a Rubik’s cube, and Grinch-wrapped chocolate bars!

And there you have it! A charming and easy way to spread some holiday cheer to the kiddos in their classrooms!

Christmas is the most magical time of the year – bring some of that enchanting spirit into your kiddo’s classroom with these fun goody bags full of seasonally inspired delights that they are sure to love! From sweets and treats to toys and games, these little gift bags will put a smile on everyone’s faces and leave them feeling merry and bright. See our holiday goody bag inspiration below.

Gather your supplies and get to gifting! An assortment of goodies fills these bags with fun surprises for everyone.

Ummmm cuteness overload!! These snowman-wrapped chocolate bars topped with gloves are a pleasant yet practical gift that the kiddos will want to tear into right away.

Who doesn’t love a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly night?? These Grinch-themed hot cocoa kits are adorable and delicious – a double win!

Make your treat bag a trip to Whoville with these other Grinch-inspired goodies like Hershey’s Kisses, these grow-a-Grinch-heart toys, a Rubik’s cube, and Grinch-wrapped chocolate bars!

And there you have it! A charming and easy way to spread some holiday cheer to the kiddos in their classrooms!

It’s almost time for the most magical time of the year, especially in my house with four littles! Our resident Elf on the Shelf, Stelfy, will be making his return the day after Thanksgiving…if the kiddos are lucky that is! They look forward to his return each year and it’s a fun time in our household with all of his shenanigans and the daily search for him each morning! Whether you’re an Elf on the Shelf rookie, a seasoned Santa’s helper, or just looking for some inspo – we’ve got some ideas, tips and tricks for this year’s elf magic! See our Elf on the Shelf inspiration below.

Stelfy knows how to make an entrance! Our elf was paired with a Rudolph reindeer candy cane, and with some twine and clear hair bands I was able to create a scene similar to one of our favorite holiday movies, Home Alone – see what I did there?!

Frozen is still rather popular in our home having three daughters, so with Olaf in mind I created a melted snowman scene on top of our fish Charlie’s tank. This was easy and I had all of the “snowman ingredients” around the house: small glass, water, two googly eyes, a baby carrot, and a small twig or apple stems – add a little note with elf handwriting and voila!

My kids thought that this was hilarious! It’s so simple and gets lots of giggles – all you need is a toilet paper roll and a Hershey kiss or mini chips!

If you happen to have a kid with a loose tooth and they lose said tooth like my kid did…oh what fun it is to become the elf and the tooth fairy all in the same night! Stelfy set up a fairy trap in attempts to catch her – all you need is a handy-dandy net and a note in elf’s handwriting to explain!

I grabbed mini bows which are perfect for his little body and created a scene of Stelfy rock climbing. My kids got a kick out of this one!

Now this was a funny one! Stelfy pranked the kids by taking some of the laundry and one of the baby’s diapers and creating a merry-go-round of underpants! Pro Tip – don’t turn on the fan!

My kids love when our elf Stelfy brings them treats or something fun, and they love to hear what he has to say, so he usually brings a note of sorts. He brought hot chocolate bombs and coloring/activity books and crayons.

It’s almost time for the most magical time of the year, especially in my house with four littles! Our resident Elf on the Shelf, Stelfy, will be making his return the day after Thanksgiving…if the kiddos are lucky that is! They look forward to his return each year and it’s a fun time in our household with all of his shenanigans and the daily search for him each morning! Whether you’re an Elf on the Shelf rookie, a seasoned Santa’s helper, or just looking for some inspo – we’ve got some ideas, tips and tricks for this year’s elf magic! See our Elf on the Shelf inspiration below.

Stelfy knows how to make an entrance! Our elf was paired with a Rudolph reindeer candy cane, and with some twine and clear hair bands I was able to create a scene similar to one of our favorite holiday movies, Home Alone – see what I did there?!

Frozen is still rather popular in our home having three daughters, so with Olaf in mind I created a melted snowman scene on top of our fish Charlie’s tank. This was easy and I had all of the “snowman ingredients” around the house: small glass, water, two googly eyes, a baby carrot, and a small twig or apple stems – add a little note with elf handwriting and voila!

My kids thought that this was hilarious! It’s so simple and gets lots of giggles – all you need is a toilet paper roll and a Hershey kiss or mini chips!

If you happen to have a kid with a loose tooth and they lose said tooth like my kid did…oh what fun it is to become the elf and the tooth fairy all in the same night! Stelfy set up a fairy trap in attempts to catch her – all you need is a handy-dandy net and a note in elf’s handwriting to explain!

I grabbed mini bows which are perfect for his little body and created a scene of Stelfy rock climbing. My kids got a kick out of this one!

Now this was a funny one! Stelfy pranked the kids by taking some of the laundry and one of the baby’s diapers and creating a merry-go-round of underpants! Pro Tip – don’t turn on the fan!

My kids love when our elf Stelfy brings them treats or something fun, and they love to hear what he has to say, so he usually brings a note of sorts. He brought hot chocolate bombs and coloring/activity books and crayons.