Christmas
20 Quick & Simple Elf On The Shelf Ideas Because You're Over It
It’s tough to be creative on demand.
by Ashley Ziegler
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Many parents have, at one time or another, woken up in a panic because they forgot to stage their Elf on the Shelf before going to bed the night before. This year, you may want some simple Elf on the Shelf ideas to have in your back pocket, just in case it happens again. Your kids won't care if their elf isn't decked out with playful props just as long as it's not in the same spot as it was yesterday.
Even if you didn't forget to pose your scout, sometimes you just want a quick and easy idea because it's late and you're tired. Or, maybe you want to set the bar low so your kids don't expect their elf to have extraordinary adventures every night. Or, perhaps the kids spent the day testing Santa on the whole "naughty list" thing and they simply don't deserve the time and creativity that goes into a Pinterest-worthy staging.
No matter the reason, here's a list of simple Elf on the Shelf ideas for you to use on those days when you're short on time or short on brain power. None of these scenes require more than one prop, and any prop that is needed is likely easily accessible around the house.
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