Meet Elfie, the aesthetic Elf. She lives the soft life, sipping Starbucks and shopping on Etsy. Elfie is not so much into watching and reporting but rather making every day leading up to Christmas feel special. && she here is to share 24 Elf On The Shelf Advent Calendar Ideas.
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Elf On The Shelf Advent Calendar Essentials
Okay, doing an Elf On The Shelf Advent Calendar requires some extra thought and planning.
❥ Follow on Insta for behind the scenes prep && nightly reminders to move your Elf.
First, you need an Elf! *click to get Elfie*
You should have your gifts and ideas ready in like mid-November. && to make Elfie’s stay a little easier, here is a list of advent calendar essentials:
- Elf Stationary . Elfie cannot talk but she has a lot to communicate. These Editable Elf Note Cards are so cute and perfect for explaining the daily gift slash activity.
- Name Tag . You can easily personalize the gifts from Elfie with a cute Name Tag that you use throughout the month.
- Travel Case . If you are planning to do any type of traveling with Elfie, this Travel Case is an absolute must!
- Ribbon . Lastly, order some special Ribbon and star garland. The idea of this Elf On The Shelf Advent Calendar is that there is a little magic every day. Presentation is everything! It makes small, practical everyday things feel exciting. && the ribbon will alert your littles to the gift slash activity for the day.
24 Elf On The Shelf Advent Calendar Ideas
Elfie is all about creating magic && that includes treating mom and dad, too. As you scroll through this list of Elf On Shelf Advent Calendar Ideas you will notice a highlighted heart ( ❥ ) this signifies a day on which there is something for you and your husband to enjoy. If you are wanting to make a couple days extra special with unique gifts, visit this Gift Guide For Him.
December 1 . Elfie’s Arrival
December 2 . Christmas Pajamas
Christmas pajamas are a fun (&& practical) way to make December nights feel special. Wrap the pajamas with the cute ribbon and add their name tags. Place Elfie on a dresser with the pajama stack.
❥ Get matching pajamas for you and your husband as well.
December 3 . Festive Plates
Plan to make waffles with your littles. If you already have a waffle maker, Elfie can bring Festive Plates for a special breakfast. If you do not own a waffle maker, Elfie can bring this Christmas Tree Mini Waffle Maker && Festive Plates. Place Elfie conspicuously on the counter and sprinkle some waffle mix about.
December 4 . Hair Bow
Adhere gift bows (with painters tape) to a kitchen cupboard door. Place Elfie in the middle as if she is climbing up toward a festive Hair Bow.
December 5 . Socks
Another fun && practical gift, socks! Grab some cute socks and wrap them with ribbon and star garland. Place Elfie in a stocking with a note card explaining how she hopes their socks will fit better than hers.
❥ Treat yourself and your husband to a pair of Cashmere Socks.
December 6 . Ornaments
Place Elfie in the tree with the wrapped ornaments.
❥ Take some time to choose an ornament for you and your husband that signifies something special about the year.
December 7 . Bath Bombs
Make bath time fun! Place Elfie in the bathroom hanging from the shower rod with the bath bombs.
❥ Get the grown up version of bath bombs, shower fizzies, for you and your husband.
December 8 . Playdoh
December 9 . Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt
Grab a box of candy canes and twist star garland into antlers on each one. Hide the candy canes throughout your home. Place Elfie in the empty box with a note card explaining she needs help finding all 12 candy canes.
❥ Consider doing this on a Saturday so that your husband can get involved.
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December 12 . Book
December 13 . Hot Cocoa
Create a drink charcuterie board with Hot Cocoa, whipped cream, marshmallows, and sprinkles. Place Elfie in the pantry next to the hot cocoa with a note card explaining that tonight is all about getting cozy and sipping hot cocoa.
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December 15 . Favorite Drink
Wrap ribbon and star garland around your littles’ favorite drinks. Place Elfie on top of the refrigerator next to a juice box.
❥ Grab drinks that you and your husband can enjoy as well.
December 16 . Sprinkles
Plan to bake and decorate sugar cookies with your littles; or if that feels too challenging, they can just help decorate. Sprinkles are like the most fun && obviously the most important on this day. Place Elfie conspicuously on the counter and sprinkle some sprinkles about. *Save this activity for a Saturday.
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December 18 . Starbucks Date
Elfie’s favorite place, aside from The North Pole, is Starbucks. Place Elfie in a coffee mug with these adorable Elf Coffee Cups and create an invitation for your littles to go enjoy a Pup Cup.
❥ Surprise your husband at work (if applicable) with his favorite coffee.
December 19 . Gingerbread House
*Consider getting a house that is already assembled && just needs to be decorated.
December 20 . Toothbrush
Okay, a new toothbrush is not the most exciting thing, but again presentation is everything! Start with toothbrushes that have your littles’ favorite characters and new toothpaste. Wrap everything with the ribbon and star garland. Place Elfie on the vanity with a tiny bit of toothpaste on her face.
❥ If you and your husband use electric toothbrushes, this is the perfect time to stock up on new brush attachments.
December 21 . Coloring Book
Place Elfie next to the coloring books holding a cheese grater with *extra* crayons tied to it, at the bottom of the cheese grater lay out some M&M’s.
December 22 . Toilet Snowman
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December 24 . Magic Reindeer Food
The last day with Elfie is bittersweet. Your littles have to prepare for her departure but get to look forward to Santa. Have Elfie bring Magic Reindeer Food for your littles to sprinkle about before bedtime.
This is perfect for your Elf On The Shelf board on Pinterest! You should totally consider saving it.
