Sunbathing:Elves don’t often experience summer so they’ll be soaking it all in with this fun set-up. (via Sydney City) Coloring Sheets:Kids love to color, so have your elf drop off some fun holiday-themed coloring sheet printables that they can decorate with when complete! (via The Simple Parent) ELF ON THE SHELF IDEAS WITH FOOD

Candlelight S’mores:Have you Elf roasting a mini marshmallow over a candle (we suggest using one with a faux flame for safety). He could even leave some supplies for a fun family s’mores night! (via Frugal Coupon Living) Gummy Bear Christmas Tree:Thekids will be pretty excited to eat their Elf’s gummy bear creation! (via Snippets From Suburbia)Kindness Letter:Encourage your kids to spread holiday cheer by letting your Elf arrive with a Random Acts of Kindness arrival letter. (via Living Locurto) Elf Operation Game:Make your own Elf Operation using pieces from the actual game. (via Jessica Manton)

Cottonball Igloo:Is your Elf a handyman? Crafting an igloo from plastic and cotton balls is surely the way to see smiles on your kids’ faces. (via Craft Create Cook)Holiday Cookie Baking:Love creating a themed setup for your Elf? There’s nothing cuter than this baking printable set that shows their excitement for Christmas cookie creation. (via Mom Envy) Rice Krispies Box:Swap one of the Krispy elves for your own by popping him through the box! (via Jason Glerum)

Is your Elf on the Shelf about to make his or her return this holiday season? Whether your elf is currently visiting, or still at the North Pole, it’s never too early to start planning your daily elf ideas and activities. When Santa needs more Christmas spirit to fly his sleigh, he calls on the Elf on the Shelf Elf Pets® Reindeer and children all over the world to save the day! Read this enchanting tale, cuddle the included reindeer, and create the Christmas spirit needed to help Santa’s sleigh soar.

Vacuum Rudolph:Turn your vacuum into Rudolph with your Elf at the controls. (via The Keeper of the Cheerios) ELF ON THE SHELF EASY EVERYDAY ANTICS Candy Cane Sledding:A simple candy cane sled will provide your Elf (and kids!) with lots of joy. (via Jenny Onsager) Moving Lincoln Logs:Bring out the classic toy so your Elf can build himself a home. (via Jason Glerum Photography)