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23 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas -- Try Them All!

We love these creative -- and funny! -- Elf on a Shelf ideas that help Santa's little helper travel around the house this season. (24 Photos)

Dina Roth Port on Nov 13, 2012 at 2:16PM

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23 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas -- Try Them All!

Dina Roth Port

23 Elf on the Shelf Ideas

From Thanksgiving until Christmas, the Elf on the Shelf watches your boys and girls during the day and then flies to the North Pole at night to report on who has been bad or good. Each morning, he reappears in a different place in the house -- which he, err, you set up. To make this month-long daily routine more fun, try these awesome Elf on the Shelf ideas from our fave bloggers.

Morning Scrabble
Santa wanted him to write this message, but it's only worth 19 points. You can get creative with what your write: For instance, you can spell out "Merry Christmas!" "Santa sends his love!" Or try ones specific to your kid: "Be a good boy and you'll get that bicycle you really want!"