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Home » Blog » Uncategorized » EVERYTHING you need for Elf on the Shelf!

EVERYTHING you need for Elf on the Shelf!

Nov 8, 2013 · Modified: Jan 4, 2024 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Everything-Elf

 So, when it comes to Elf on the Shelf – isn’t there like a million and one posts out there?  Well, we here at Over the Big Moon decided to put EVERYTHING Elf on the Shelf you really need ALL IN ONE PLACE!  We hope this helps make your Elfing experience a little less complicated and fun!  Because, that’s really what the Elf on the Shelf is all about!

 

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What is Elf on the Shelf? 

This post answers all the FAQ’s when it comes to Elf on the Shelf!

 

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2012 Quick and Easy EOTS Ideas

This great roundup of Quick and Easy Elf ideas can help you plan out your December!

 

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2013 Quick and Easy EOTS Ideas with PRINTABLE PLANNER & SHOPPING LIST

Back by popular demand – we created our 2013 edition of Quick and Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas!  This year we included a Daily Planner and Printable Shopping list to help you organize and prepare for a month of family fun!

 

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12 Last Minute & Free Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Need a few simple and FREE ideas – this post is for you!

  

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Elf on the Shelf Printable Elfisms!

Who doesn’t love the movie Elf?  These printable Elfisms are so fun to put in your Elf’s hands to make it a little more fun when your kids find their Elf!

 

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Printable Elf on the Shelf Jokes

We all have those nights where we are crazy busy – so these Joke cards are perfect when you don’t have time to prepare any other ideas!  Just put a Joke Card in your Elf’s hands and you’re good to go!

 

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Elf on the Shelf Magical Recovery Kit!

One of the main Elf on the Shelf rules is that the Elf CANNOT be touched.  So, what do you do if one of your kids accidentally touches your Elf?  We have the solution for you with our Magical Recovery Kit!

 

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 Elf on the Shelf Pre-K Pack and Expansion Pack

For those of you that have Pre-K and K aged kids – you’ll love our Elf on the Shelf Pre-K Pack and Expansion Pack!  Pages and pages of Elf Learning and Fun! 

A few other fun ideas:

First timers: Explanation Letter and Read Me Tag from Making Life Whimsical

North Pole Breakfast to Welcome your Elf from Catch My Party

Goodbye Letter from your Elf from Serendipity Soiree!

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  1. Betty

    December 02, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Regards

    Reply
  2. Amanda

    November 18, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Just to let you know, the link near the bottom for the explanation letter and read me tag no longer works and is linked to a post on another blog that is no longer available.

    Reply
  3. Laura Muir

    November 06, 2014 at 7:11 am

    What a great way to get ready for the elfing season! Thanks for sharing!

    ~Laura
    http://freshandhappy.com

    Reply
  4. Michaela Hamilton

    November 12, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing our welcome letter! Big love to you!
    Have a whimsical day!
    Amy and Michaela
    Making Life Whimsical

    Reply

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