North Pole Arrival Breakfast
Your elf arrives on day one with a tiny breakfast spread and a note saying they have flown all night.
10 min setup No mess 4 items
Seasonal ideas that take minutes, not hours
Easy, photo-ready ideas for every family holiday and school celebration. Every idea tells you how long it takes, how messy it is and exactly what you need.
Popular Elf on the Shelf ideas
Marshmallow Bubble Bath
The elf relaxes in a bowl or sink of mini marshmallows like it is a bubble bath.
5 min setup No mess 4 items
Toilet Paper Snowman
The elf builds a snowman out of stacked toilet rolls with a drawn-on face.
10 min setup No mess 4 items
Zip Line Across the Living Room
A classic for a reason: the elf zooms across the room on a string zip line.
10 min setup No mess 2 items
Candy Cane Hunt
The elf hides candy canes around the house and leaves a clue to start the hunt.
10 min setup No mess 2 items
Toy Hostage Ransom Note
The elf ties up a favourite toy with tinsel and leaves a cheeky “ransom” note asking for cookies.
5 min setup No mess 3 items
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Through the year
Now – 24 Dec
Elf on the Shelf
58 ideas, a 24-day plan and free letters.
January – February
100th Day of School
Costumes, shirts and classroom activities. Coming soon.
February
Valentine’s Boxes
Card box ideas for school parties. Coming soon.
March
Leprechaun Traps
Easy traps kids can build for St Patrick’s Day. Coming soon.
March – April
Easter Baskets
Basket ideas for toddlers to teens. Coming soon.
October
Trunk or Treat
Car boot decorating themes. Coming soon.