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    Home » Holidays

    The Elf on the Shelf Guide

    Published: Dec 9, 2016 · Modified: Nov 16, 2023 by Kerri Jablonski · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This is IT! The Elf on the Shelf Guide!

    And suddenly, there were 3. If one Elf on the Shelf wasn't enough, my house has been taken over with three of them. They have clothes, and a reindeer, if I'm not careful, they're going to have an Elf on the Shelf sports car. I thought it was about time that I sit down and compile an Elf on the Shelf Guide for my own sanity, and of course for yours.

    I'm beginning to wonder though, if these elves are a bit like Furby. Don't get them wet. Don't feed them after midnight.

    The Elf on the Shelf Guide

    Let's start with fashion, shall we? Every elf needs a thing or two to wear, don't miss this list of Elf on the Shelf Clothes so your elves can be dressed in their holiday finest.

    The elves in our lives are always up to something. They find elf trouble often. Here's a list of 50 things of Elf on the Shelf activities!

    Don't get me wrong, we love having them around. The love to sleep with the cats, bake, go rappelling and even climb the Christmas tree! Apparently everyone's elves are this active, because I've learned over the years of 25 things for the Elf on the Shelf from other bloggers.

    To be honest, I'm not sure how to make your Elf on the Shelf move, I've always thought it was magic. But maybe others know!

    I'd love to hear from you about the things your elf or elves have done at your house!

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    About Kerri Jablonski

    Kerri Jablonski is a Seattle Mom Blogger. She lives with her 3 kids (2008, 2010, 2013), her husband and cats. Two of her children have Autism. Kerri enjoys cooking, travel, movies and spending time with her family.

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    1. Check Out Over 50 Elf on the Shelf Ideas - Sippy Cup Mom says:
      December 11, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      […] her ideas. Check out a few of my favorites below and then don’t forget to check out her Elf on the Shelf Guide which shares everything from activities and clothes to how to make your elf […]

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