Awesome Apple Cinnamon Cider

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Awesome Apple Cinnamon Cider - The Elf on the Shelf
Mrs. Claus Sweet Treats

When Scout Elves are craving a drink other than cocoa, they reach for their fruity favorite—awesome apple cider with a delectable whipped cream and crushed candy topping! Read More

Tasty Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

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Tasty Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies - The Elf on the Shelf
Mrs. Claus Sweet Treats

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Scout Elves created a sweet version of everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving centerpiece—the turkey! Featuring layers of chocolate and decorated with cheery candy corns, these turkey cookies are so good you’ll want to gobble them right up! Read More

Quiz: Put your Elf on the Shelf Balloon Knowledge to the Test!

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Put your Elf on the Shelf Balloon Knowledge to the Test!
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Do you know how many handlers it will take to help The Elf on the Shelf® balloon soar high above the crowd at The 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®? How about how tall, wide and long the balloon is? Bide your time until the parade’s kickoff by learning fun facts about everyone’s favorite Christmas balloon.

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Prep for Your Scout Elf’s Arrival

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Prep for Your Scout Elf’s Arrival - The Elf on the Shelf
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Set the stage for a wonderful holiday season and prepare for your Scout Elf's arrival with these simple tips from the Scout Elves! From gathering items for your elf, to planning the best welcome you can think of, the Scout Elves have you covered in their quick crash course for Scout Elf Return Week (Nov. 24-Dec. 1).
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Exciting Activities with Elf Pets®

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Exciting Activities with Elf Pets® - The Elf on the Shelf
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The only thing more exciting than the arrival of your Scout Elf this season, may be the fact that kids can play a big role in helping Santa create Christmas spirit! All they need to become a part of this special mission are their Elf Pets® along with great ideas for creating faith, hope and love with a touch of fun!
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When Will My Scout Elf Return?

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When Will My Scout Elf Return?
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Where is Sparkles? When will she return? Is she coming today? Our guess is, you’re no stranger to curious questions from your little ones about their favorite Christmas visitor as the Christmas season draws near. Not to worry—we’ve got the answers you’ve been looking for! Read More

Free Printable Letter from Santa

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Free Printable Letter from Santa - The Elf on the Shelf
Scout Elf Craft Corner

Santa receives so many letters each year—more than 500 million to be exact—and he loves reading every single one! Responding to each letter that makes its way to his mail room grotto is a big task—even for Santa! So this year, Santa created a special letter just for you! Read More

What is The Elf on the Shelf®?

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What is The Elf on the Shelf? - The Elf on the Shelf
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When Christmastime rolls around, you may notice the arrival of Santa’s little red-suited helpers, better known as Scout Elves or The Elf on the Shelf®! Pictures pop up on social media, or the elves may arrive in your friends’ homes to make the Christmas season even more festive.
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If You Were a Saint Bernard, What Would Your Name Be?

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Saint Bernard Name Generator
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Santa’s sending his Elf Pets® Saint Bernard pups to homes around the world—and it’s up to you to name your furry new friend! Perhaps Fido or Maggie? Maybe Princess or Spike?
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Inside Mrs. Claus’ Design Studio

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Inside the Claus Couture Collection® - The Elf on the Shelf
Festive Videos
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Behind each carefully crafted piece of Claus Couture Collection® elf clothing is a magical vision from Mrs. Claus herself! To put her eye for detail and imagination to work, Mrs. Claus opened her own design studio at the North Pole many years ago to create festive creations for Santa’s most special helpers. Read More

What is Santa’s Address?

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What is Santa’s Address? - The Elf on the Shelf
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It’s that time of year when millions of letters make their way to the Scout Elves and Santa at the North Pole, filled with wishes, messages, hopes and more! Read More

Easy Candy Corn Hot Cocoa

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Candy Corn Hot Cocoa Halloween Recipe
Mrs. Claus Sweet Treats

Halloween is a time for fun costumes and one of the Scout Elves’ favorite North Pole snacks—candy! Celebrate the holiday known for tricks and sweet treats with this bewitching Halloween recipe for a bubbling brew that looks—and tastes—just like candy corn. All your special boys and “ghouls” are sure to enjoy this spellbinding pre-trick-or-treat potion! Read More