A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, Calif., was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like the ...

With Christmas right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about important seasonal topics, such as presents, trees, stockings and, of course, Elf on the Shelf! This holiday activity brings ...

This combination of photos shows an Elf on the Shelf doll in various locations at the home of Antonia Katsanos in Totowa, N.J. in December 2020-2021. (Antonia Katsanos via AP) A few years ago, Kurt ...

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Elf on the Shelf "scout elves" are as notorious for keeping kids in line during the holiday season as they are for their nightly antics. But what do experts say about whether or not it's a good idea ...

With the arrival of December also comes stress and scrambling from parents who want to give their kids the best Elf on the Shelf experience for the holidays. Any parent who participates in the Elf on ...

The holiday season is upon us, and it's always fun to add to the magic of Christmas! There's holiday baking, snow on the ground, fireplaces all aglow, wrapping presents and more. For many families, ...

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. He decided to make it look like ...