This will be our third Christmas with our Elf on the Shelf. When we received our Elf on the Shelf as a gift from my mom over three years ago, it seemed like a fun holiday tradition. I didn't think about the impact my decision to do Elf on the Shelf would have on other families. I didn't think about much, other then how much my children would love it. All season long I see Facebook post and blog post and open letters about Elf on the Shelf. Criticizing. Making fun of. Putting down. I ...
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Elf on the Shelf is Back
Bruce, our Elf on the Shelf, is back. He was a gift to us last year. We had so much fun with him, he is officially a tradition around here. The kids love it. The kid's are encouraged to tell Bruce what they want for Christmas, much like writing a letter to Santa. We often refer to Bruce as a stinker and we certainly don't use him as a form of parenting. When we started doing Elf on the Shelf last year I really didn't know anyone doing it or much about it. It seemed like fun, much like decorating ...
27 Elf on the Shelf Ideas
We have had a lot of fun with Bruce our Elf on the Shelf this holiday season. Here is a round up of most of the places (I forgot to snap a picture a few times) Bruce has been. The Elf on The Shelf builds a fort. The Elf on The Shelf plays in ornaments. The Elf on The Shelf builds a snowman. The Elf on The Shelf hides in a stocking. Elf on the Shelf quenching his thirst. The Elf on the ...