Extra points for parents who can make the best worried potato face using a marker. If there are two elves in your home, this one is pretty simple! Grab some leftover wrapping paper, a pair of ...

If you're running down the hallway at dawn realizing that the elf hasn't moved, put them in a coffee mug near the coffee pot and call it a day. 70. Let there be light. Never forget to look up ...

People have taken to their imaginations, creating and building all kinds of sneaky spots and mischievous positions for their little elves to be found in every morning. But there are rules ...

Thankfully, there are a lot of great lazy and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas that parents can quickly put together before they go to bed at night that will still leave the kids amazed in the morning.

It explains how the elf is there to serve as a surrogate of sorts for Santa and report back on your child’s behavior, which will ultimately end up with them on the hallowed naughty or nice lists.

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad ...

Whether it's due to a snowstorm at the North Pole, helping out with reindeer training, or taking a much-needed elf rest day, there's a letter ready for you. Want to add a personal touch? No problem!