Fell asleep and forgot to find a new home for your kids' Elf on the Shelf? Try one of these handy (and somewhat plausible) explanations.

3 excuses for why your Elf on the Shelf didn't move last night

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Holiday

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Activities

It's possible the novelty might wear off. But for now, it’s boatloads of fun, and gives us all something extra to look forward to in the mornings.

Whatever, haters: I'm LOVING coming up with Elf on the Shelf ideas

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Parenting

Elf on the Shelf has shown up in all kinds of surprising places, but choose your spot unwisely and you could be putting your family in danger.

The one place you should never put your Elf on the Shelf

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Blogs

Why Elf on the Shelf will never be welcome in my home

Opinion

We kind of feel like the Grinch saying this, but these elf ideas are a little too far outside the box (or should we say shelf) for us.

17 crazy Elf on the Shelf ideas

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Not feeling Elf on the Shelf this year? Break his leg.

8 awesome excuses for not moving your Elf on the Shelf

The countdown to Christmas has begun. Get creative with your Elf on the Shelf as your kids await the big day.

24 days of Elf on the Shelf ideas

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The Elf on the Shelf is real! And he’s duck taped to a wall in Moncton

Calling all Halloween-obsessed parents! You're gonna love this creepy Elf on the Shelf knockoff that is sure to give the kids a scare.

Doll in the Hall is the creepiest Elf on the Shelf parody

Halloween

Elf on the Shelf can be a total chore, but this mom found a way to get out of it while keeping the magic alive for her kids. Here's how she did it.

This mom totally won Elf on the Shelf while also escaping her nightly duties

December has just begun and you're already tired of moving your Elf on the Shelf every single night. Luckily, these Kindness Elves have got you covered.

Teach your kids kindness with this cute Elf on the Shelf alternative

Behaviour

Elf on the Shelf has a sassy new rival—you're going to love him

After a boy's Elf on the Shelf was stolen, the local police department came to the rescue in the most heart-warming way.

Police department helps keep Elf on the Shelf magic alive for young boy

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16 touching holiday commercials that are giving us all the feels

Don't crush your kid's Christmas spirit. Give them one of these excuses instead.

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It's OK if Buddy takes a break this year.

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