But whatever the case in your house, it's best to be prepared so you're not searching for last-minute elf ideas (we've all been there!). These ideas are inexpensive and often free, so you don't have ...

Think your Elf on the Shelf has mastered the art of stealth? Share it with us! The Des Moines Register wants to see your most creative, hardest-to-find, and downright wacky hiding places for your ...

Love them or hate them, the mischievous Elf on the Shelf has become one of the most popular Christmas traditions. But coming up with 24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas isn't always easy, especially ...

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 holiday season. Perhaps your elf snuck into the toolbox overnight and ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Elf on the Shelf is making his grand return for 25 days of mischief, mayhem, and reporting back to the ...