When Elf on the Shelf hit homes several years ago, it wasn't immediately clear if it would be the sort of tradition families would keep around for the long haul. But it's obvious now that Elf on the ...

Elf on the Shelf "scout elves" are as notorious for keeping kids in line during the holiday season as they are for their ...

My kids are teenagers now, but they believed in Elf on the Shelf for more than a decade. When I was deep in my elf years, I complained about the work, and now I miss it. These days, my elves are ...

Running out of Elf on the Shelf ideas? These 12 fun and easy setups can help keep the magic alive and surprise kids all the ...

My son has always known I'm the Elf on the Shelf. I do the pranks anyway, and I have more fun with it than he does.

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 ...

For as long as twin sisters and co-creators of popular children’s book “The Elf on the Shelf” Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell can remember, Santa’s little helper, an elf, has been a part of their ...

Twin sisters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts grew up with a family tradition that is now a booming business. They, along with ...

"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 ...

I think it’s safe to assume we all remember how exciting it was during our school years when Christmastime was approaching. While it can be easy to fall into a holiday lull in the classroom, one Texas ...

For as long as twin sisters and co-creators of popular children's book "The Elf on the Shelf" Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell can remember, Santa's little helper, an elf, has been a part of their ...