If you were an elf and had to take a bath, I think you’d want to take a marshmallow bath, wouldn’t you? There is something wonderful about watching our kids experience the magic of Christmas morning, isn’t there?

This set will bring excitement every morning in December and guarantee hours of Elf on the Shelf fun! I do recommend putting your elf and the fruit on the kitchen counter, so he can still do his main job of watching the kids during the day! (idea source: DirtyDiaperLaundry.com) Elf on the SwingOf all of the last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas, this is one my kids have loved the most. More sneaky underwear shenanigans The Elf on the Shelf Advent North Pole Advent Calendar is filled with 25 mini Elf-themed accessories hidden in little train carriages! The Elf on the Shelf tradition adds a ton of fun and mischief to the whole month of December. Whether your elf has a sweet personality and delivers the occasional treat or is more of the mischievous type is up to you (and your sense of humor), but either way, you’ll be spending a lot of time thinking of, planning, and staging his nightly escapades around the house. So, since you’re already going to be mentally toiling over that, scroll down for some name ideas that may help save you some time.

Once or twice during the Christmas season, your family elf could bring a sweet holiday book to your kids! It can be fun and festive like this cool Christmas tree or something completely random – whatever you can do in under five minutes! Christmas concert If you’re welcoming a new Elf on the Shelf into the family this year, you’re going to need a name. Whether your kids have already come up with the perfect moniker, you’re having a family vote, or you need some inspiration, there are plenty of elf boy names to choose from if your family decides your new addition is a boy. The Advent Train is perfectly sized for your Elf on the Shelf to ride along with a special spot for your Scout Elf in the driver's seat!When our kids saw this one, they said this was the “elfiest” thing our elf had done so far! Gymnast Elf on the Shelf To help your kids know what to do, use a simple notecard, or letterboard, or get this one that’s part of our awesome Printable Elf Kit available on Etsy! Seriously, it will save you SO much time this Christmas!