The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each night to rearrange their special friend before dawn. Not an easy task!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Elf on the Shelf is making his grand return for 25 days of mischief, mayhem, and reporting back to the ...

The Elf on a Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition that has been enjoyed by families for years, and some people are running out of fun ideas for their kids. The tradition involves a Scout Elf who ...

Christmas magic is sneaking back into your home! It’s that time again for your mischievous little scout elf to come for a visit. Whether you’re a veteran elf parent or this is your first December ...

A Scout Elf hangs from a string of Christmas lights while wearing a mask. Willrow Hood / Shutterstock.com If you’re a parent, then you’re well aware of what “The Elf on the Shelf” is—and hopefully you ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. Celebs like George Clooney, Connie ...