A few days before Christmas, my 6-year-old sat down at our kitchen island and began to write on a paper towel with a red ink pen. “Dear Julie, I got a chreet for you,” the note said addressing to our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once upon a time, there was a young mother who had made it through her son's first five years without an Elf on the Shelf. "I'll ...

With Christmas right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about important seasonal topics, such as presents, trees, stockings and, of course, Elf on the Shelf! This holiday activity brings ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For parents who feel like they’ve already tried it all, coming up with new elf antics can be just as tricky as hiding the elf ...

OK, that’s it. We need some elf control around here. This Elf on the Shelf thing — based on the children’s book of the same name about magical elves who visit your house on Santa’s behalf to monitor ...

WASHINGTON — Waking up in a cold sweat — sometimes multiple times a night — is the norm for me. As a working parent of two young children, the mental to-do list doesn’t stop for sleep. But these days, ...

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! The magical Elf on the Shelf watches over kids and lets them know Christmas is coming — which means parents make a mad dash each ...

Uh oh! Did your elf get touched? This free printable Elf on the Shelf touched letter helps fix the magic with a sprinkle of cinnamon, warmth & Christmas cheer! If you’ve ever heard, “Mom, I touched ...

Once upon a time, there was a young mother who had made it through her son's first five years without an Elf on the Shelf. "I'll never have one of those," she thought. "Who has time to move an elf ...