Jessie Daye

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The Best Elf on the shelf ideas

I lalalalalalallalaLOVE Christmas. My favorite holiday E.V.E.R. But I will admit that I was late in the game with the Elf on the shelf. Everyone had one and I sorta refused to get the little guy for fear that it might be a huge pain in the ass. Well, I got the elf last year. And I was right .... it is a huge pain in the ass. But, I sorta, kinda, love it now and I must admit my kids are ecstatic when they wake up every morning to see this crazy elf. I have now taken the elf to another level as I try to outdo myself every night like one of those freaking pshyco over-the-top mothers. Take a look out our crazy elf for your own inspiration!

(P.S.) I will keep adding more of our elf pictures here and on my Instagram until Christmas Day

"Kit Kat lounge chairs and graham cracker sand ~ Only the best for our little elf"

What you need
6 Kit Kats
Graham cracker crumbs
Cut a small piece of cloth (towel)
Small thumb tack to hold the hands together

"I hear sprinkle baths are suposed to be really relaxing"

What you need
1 oval shaped bowl
2 large containers of sprinkles
Cut a small piece of cloth (towel) 
Lego cookie (Bath mat)

"Tough game of gumball pool"

What you need
1 antique box
1 piece of white felt cut to size
16 gumballs (1 white, and 1 colored black with a Sharpie)
1 chocolate Pockie stick
4 spools of thread
Glue dots to keep the elfs legs in place 

"Our Elf is baking 5 layer cake and I'm looking for more lotion caps. I want to live in Neverland."

What you need
5 mini frozen pancakes
Chocolate frosting
Sprinkles
Clear lotion caps
Flour, cocoa powder, 1 big white pearl sprinkle (for the egg)
Clear mini cake stand from Michaels

"Marshmallow Snow Angels"

What you need
Mini Marshmallows
American Girl Doll Menorah
Elf on the shelf boots and skirt from Target

"Elf on the Shelf Breakfast"

What you need
Mini copper pan ornaments from William Sanoma
Sprinkles
Peppermint stick
Cheerios dipped in frosting and sprinkles
Cheerios dipped in powdered sugar and cocoa powder