It’s that time of the year when Santa Claus’ helper, the Elf on the Shelf, is sent to ensure that kids are on their best behavior before Christmas. While staying at your house, an elf will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any parent who’s gotten in on the Elf on the Shelf craze has been there: What started out as a fun tradition—starting out in late ...

Every family has its own way of making the holidays feel special—maybe it's a marathon of Christmas movies or a plate of homemade cookies left out for Santa. For the Drummonds, the season isn't ...

Elf on the Shelf "scout elves" are as notorious for keeping kids in line during the holiday season as they are for their nightly antics. But what do experts say about whether or not it's a good idea ...

As December days tick closer to Christmas, many families are searching for fresh ways to keep the Elf on the Shelf magic alive. For parents who feel like they’ve already tried it all, coming up with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every family has their own special Christmas traditions, whether they're unique to you and yours or ...

(CNN) - Even though Santa Claus can see you when you’re sleeping and knows when you’re awake, he still needs help from his elves. Elf on the Shelf was created 20 years ago, and since then, more than ...

The kids ran out front to see my car with its hazards on, the trash cans tipped over like a crash site, and Susie buckled into the front seat with bags of sugar, candy canes and syrup – all the ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like ...