The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them ... Gather up the toys and get to work on an epic toilet paper game, like this fun example that features many favorite toy characters.

Sure, it may be all fun and games ... “The magic of Elf on the Shelf reaches beyond the children the dolls are intended for and gives parents permission to play, flex their creative muscles ...

It’s a parental truth universally acknowledged that Elf on the Shelf is the bane of so many ... poinsettias to make the hammock. The yellow game piece from our Trouble game became the glass ...

A top illusion expert has shared some of his best Elf on the Shelf ideas for parents who ... Position the scene as if the elf is playing a game of Quidditch or taking part in a magical escapade.

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! 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 Elf on the Shelf is a Scout Elf sent by Santa Claus to observe children's behavior and report back to him each night. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The Elf on the ...

One of my favorite games ... off-the-shelf) ideas when we’re feeling good, when we’re silly and present and light. So don’t be a Grinch. If you’ve committed to a life of elf-hiding ...

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 ...