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It’s getting to be that time of year again when ‘Mr Elf’ as he is known in my house will make an appearance to keep watch for good behaviour, as well as getting up to all kinds of mischief throughout the month. There is nothing I like more than some easy elf on the shelf ideas.
Updated for 2020
I’ll admit, last year I got really stuck a few times when I realised that I hadn’t planned ANYTHING. This led to some quite boring elf movement. This year, however, I am using my Ultime Christmas Planner to help me plan for this. Within the many pages of my free planner, there is a specific place to plan your Elf on the Shelf activity for December. This way, you know what you are doing in advance rather than running around at 10 pm looking for glitter, and something to resemble a bubble bath?! Need free help planning this year? Click below to grab your FREE Ultimate Christmas Planner.
2019 Elf on the Shelf Recap
Need Some Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas? Grab Them Below!
Mellisa at Mum Luck.
Aren’t these ideas great?! They literally require a few things that you already have in your cupboard, but they provide maximum enjoyment from your kids in the morning and have been some of the easiest elf on the shelf ideas I have seen.
Debra at Housewife Eclectic.
Debra at Housewife Eclectic also has a naughty elf! Although the gingerbread man and Christmas tree costumes will take a little bit of work to create yourself, there are always ready-made alternatives like these.
Sarah and Jessica at Pretty Providence.
Make use of the festive decorations you have put up already! Can your elf make some mischief with your tree, stockings or Christmas lights? I think so! Finding easy elf on the shelf ideas doesn’t have to take time. Utilise your festive surroundings.
Related:Â Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas for mums short on time.
Need your own Elf on the Shelf? Use my link to the best deals on the official Elf on the Shelf that comes with the official story to read your little ones before bed.
Already have your Elf? Why not accessorise him this year?
Here are 4 Tips to Make sure you have Ideas Aplenty!
Grab yourself an ‘Elves at Play‘ set
This will ensure that you have a minimum of 15 ideas, although it comes with a book with about 60 ideas?! It also outlines what items from the box you need and how long it will take.
Download The Ultimate Christmas Planner
Haven’t downloaded it already? You can grab it here. I created a designated calendar page for you to plan out every single day of elf fun. Not to mention the other 15+ pages of planning juiciness!
Get on Pinterest!!
I believe that there is no better place for an abundance of easy elf on the shelf ideas. I have given you a few ideas here, but seriously, there are thousands out there. Just simply type in easy elf on the shelf ideas and you’ll have ideas coming out of your ears!!
Take a look at my other Elf on the Shelf post
Last year, I created a round-up of 27 different Elf on the shelf ideas. These came from some other amazing bloggers out there that wanted to share their elf antics with you. Now, not all of these are easy…but some are just darn right funny.
Are you ready? Get planning! You should have at least 10 ideas from this post to start you off!
I really can’t wait to see what your elf gets up to, make sure to share them on Instagram using the hashtag.
#rockthatmumlife
Got a great idea to share or a question? Share it in the comments below.