ON THE SHELF definition: If you say that someone or something is on the shelf , you mean that no one wants them. | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples The Elf on the Shelf is a decades-long Christmas tradition that involves a special Scout Elf who is assigned to report back to Santa on the rights (and wrongs) of the children of his assigned house before the big holiday. These naughty elf ideas are only for the most mischievous elves of all! Whether they're getting into grown-ups personal items or breaking all the rules, these bad elves are the worst of all! Please note - Some of these bad elf on the shelf ideas may be a little inappropriate for younger kids. Elf Painted Dad's Toenails Use refillable plastic baubles with the challenge card folded inside. Hang the cards by themselves (or one a day) with clothes pegs on your large Christmas tree. Put the challenge cards in envelopes and place them in a basket OR pretend Elf has posted one each day through the letterbox. If you don't want to do one of the activities, there are Elf on the Shelf presents a unique (and prescriptive) form of play that blurs the distinction between play time and real life. Children who participate in play with The Elf on the Shelf doll have The book that comes with Elf on the Shelf has all the rules in it. 🙂 You can also print out our Elf on the Shelf Rules Printable, and stick it on the fridge to help the kids remember the rules. 3. Name your Elf. Elves do not come with a name, you will have to name your elf. These are the OG elves - you can take one of their full names, or just the first! Either way, these are fantastic boy and girl names for Elf on the Shelf. Alabaster Snowball. Bushy Evergreen. Pepper Minstix. Shinny Upatree. Sugarplum Mary. Wunorse Openslae. This Elf is a true fashionista! Pssst, check out our latest post on the best Elf on the Shelf accessories for some style inspo! The Elf on the Shelf Polar Props - Help Elves…. $10.95. Buy on Amazon. The Elf on the Shelf MagiFreez® Cool Kicks…. $15.49. Buy on Amazon. Few things feel more "Christmas" than peppermint! With this idea, your kids will be treated to the return of their favorite mischief-maker and a slew of candies. Get the tutorial at The Elf on the Shelf. Courtesy of The Lumistella Company. 14. Get your kids to find the mini prize hidden by your Elf under one of the cups. Ideas for mini prizes: - yoghurt-coated raisins (for toddlers over 1 year) - popcorn (not for under-fives) - grapes (cut lengthways for under-fives, and be careful about pets) - chocolates from the chocolate box. - Babybel cheese. xnZVQe9.