Elf on a Shelf Ideas to Inspire You

I wish I had discovered Elf on a Shelf when my son, Sage was little. Oh, the fun we would have had! He’s recently moved home from college and I decided it’s never too late to create family memories. So, I bought my first Elf on a shelf.

Ok I’ll admit he did a little eye-roll and I could almost hear his thoughts… Oh Mom Really! Especially as I read the accompanying story as if he were little. He’s since come to look forward to the crazy elf adventures and delights in finding our elf each day in compromising situations. We named our elf Floki.

I invite you to follow along each day to see the antics of Floki, our elf on a shelf. Hopefully it will give you fresh elf ideas to create your own family memories, or just to bring a smile and a chuckle.

Please note, our son is not little, so some of Flokis antics may not be suitable for younger kids. Some may be a bit more adult oriented and mischievous.

Read on for Elf on a Shelf inspired ideas

Day 1: Elf on a shelf Fishes for Goldfish

Day 2: Elf on a shelf roasts marshmallow with an Ent (Tree Spirit)

Day 3: Elf on a shelf Melts Frosty Oh No!

Floki Melts Frosty the snowman with a blow-drier. That naughty elf. Not to worry kids he’ll be back again next year.

Day 4: Elf on a shelf flies on a broom

Floki found the fireplace duster and used his magic to fly back to the North Pole.

Day 5: Elf on a shelf wakes up in a compromising situation

Floki, Living the wild bachelor life with a dollar store barbie and a mermaid. He made a bed out of an old shoebox and used placemats as bedding.

Day 6: Elf on a shelf makes a creative hammock.

Where do you get these ideas, Floki? Wait, is that an elf sized drink in your hand? Naughty Floki.

Day 7: Elf on a shelf rides a 5 headed dragon.

Be honest, who hasn’t wished they could ride a dragon. Floki is living the life!

Day 8: Elf on a shelf does what in the sink?

Floki! Really how embarrassing!

Day 9: Elf on a shelf sips, One Earth Botanical honey

Here at One Earth Botanical we sell honey from our bees as well as plants, but this is not the place for shameless plugs. Bad Floki.

Day 10: Elf on a shelf has a drum circle in Portland

Floki and a Troll start a drum circle. I’m never invited to something so cool.

Day 11: Elf on a shelf grates Frosty

Floki, what is your problem with Frosty? Play nice.

Day 12: Elf on a shelf sells snowman poop

I agree… snowman poop would make wonderful compost and I’m crazy about compost, but hasn’t Frosty been humiliated enough? Floki, you really should find some nicer things to do.

Day 13: Elf on a shelf turns the family dog into a reindeer

Much better Floki… some nice clean fun.

Day 14: Elf on a shelf makes a potting shed

Floki, you’re so much like me. It’s only December and you’re already planting seeds for next years garden. Floki the garden elf!

Day 15: Elf on a shelf celebrates Taco Tuesday

Want to taco about it? No it’s nacho problem. Floki gets punny again while counseling a Nacho chip.

As you can see you can have fun playing Elf on a Shelf at any age. It’s a great way to spark family creativity and to create new memories. Elf antics can be tailored to any age level, and can include specific interests, like sports, music, crafts, travel and so much more. The possibilities for elf adventures are endless and can easily include upcycling of everyday household items as elf props.

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Here’s where you can get your own Elf on a Shelf. This is the one we currently have.

Currently there are 4 choices of Elf on a shelf for you to choose the one that suits your family.

boy elf w/ brown eyes and dark skin

boy elf w/ blue eyes and light skin

Girl elf w/ brown eyes and dark skin

Girl elf w/ blue eyes and light skin

Do you play Elf on a shelf with your family? I’d love to see pictures of your creativity and Elf antics.

Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season.

Stephanie Beach