Reindeer Ride. Your elf can sit on a toy reindeer or small sleigh, ready for their journey back to the North Pole. Snowy Departure. Create a snowy scene with cotton balls or fake snow.

Special Delivery to Santa. Make your elf's departure extra meaningful with a fun "special delivery" theme. Print out a cute packing slip, wrap it around your elf, and tape it securely.

Elf on the Shelf is based on the book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. As the story goes, cute 10-inch tall elves, called Scout Elves, ...

The Elf on the Shelf hit retail shelves nearly 17 years ago — becoming especially popular online within the last few years. MOM MODIFIES ‘ELF ON THE SHELF’ DOLL WITH FUNCTIONAL WHEELCHAIR.

Elf on the Shelf was invented by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, who published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005.

These celeb moms are winning Christmas with their elaborate Elf on the Shelf displays Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a ...

Years later, Aebersold's daughter, Chanda Bell, spotted the family's elf sitting — you guessed it — on a shelf, and she had an idea. "I told my mom we should write this story," Bell said.

An Elf on the Shelf observes your child from a special location which changes every day. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 58°F. Monday, June 9th 2025 eNewspaper. Home Page.

Twin sisters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, 50, the creatives behind the Elf on the Shelf tradition, tell The Post that overtaxed parents can rely on their new Elf kits, "The Official 24-day ...

Say goodbye to your favorite holiday helper with these creative Elf on the Shelf departure ideas that capture the magic of the season.