Our Elf on the Shelf took some of the candy canes off of the tree and hung them on this light fixture. She decided to hang around too. … [Read more...]
Elf In A Hot Air Balloon
To put the Elf On The Shelf in a hot air balloon, we used a balloon, two pieces of string and a tiny basket. We taped one string to the outside of the top of the balloon. We then used a second piece of string to attach the basket to the bottom of the balloon. Finally, we put the … [Read more...]
Pirate Elf On The Shelf
Our Elf on the Shelf made an appearance wearing a pirate's eye patch (cut out of the sticky part of a post it note and colored with a black marker) and an aluminum foil pirate's sword. The elf was inside my decorative bird cage. Not only was she in costume, she also brought … [Read more...]
Elf On The Shelf Up High
My elf stays up high, because my 3-year-old daughter is trying every way possible to get a hold of her. One morning, she hung from Christmas lights. Another morning, we found her perched on top of a very tall cabinet. … [Read more...]
Elf On The Shelf & Santa’s Hat
Today, my Elf on the Shelf decided to climb our Christmas tree. Since my daughter has been very good, my elf brought her proof that she has been visiting Santa at the North Pole. She brought Santa's hat with her for this trip. To see more about my Christmas tree, click here. … [Read more...]
How To Roast Chestnuts
I've always heard that roasted chestnuts are the ideal holiday treat. There is even famous Christmas song that talks about chestnuts roasting on an open fire.... In an effort to get my family in the holiday spirit, I decided that we should roast chestnuts. Believe it or not, it … [Read more...]
Elf On The Shelf
My elf has been busy. She loves to hang out on light fixtures. I wonder where she will turn up next? … [Read more...]
Peppermint Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
I love the holidays. I especially love the cookies! This year, I wanted to make a unique Christmas cookie. So, I made peppermint red velvet sandwich cookies. This Christmas cookie is amazing. I love that they are a little different than the expected cookies you find around … [Read more...]
