Elf on the Shelf Plan [December 1-December 25]

I know parents are always struggling with some ideas for their Elf on the Shelf, so we compiled a list of things we are going to do at the Bay house, complete with a grocery list, incase anyone needs it!

*shopping list on Friday, November 29th (for the next week activities)- Candy canes, tissues

Sunday, December 1st- Ellie sitting on the counter with a note for the kids [PINTEREST LINK]

Monday, December 2nd- The Floor is Lava note from Ellie [PINTEREST LINK] 

Tuesday, December 3rd- Have a note that says "Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt- Can you find all the candy canes?" Next to Ellie

Wednesday, December 4th- Hang our underwear from the ceiling fan

Thursday, December 5th- Have Ellie sleeping in a box of tissues.

Friday, December 6th- Have Ellie sitting there with a surprise and say "We are going to donate this to someone we see in public!" 

*shopping list on Friday, December 6th (for the next week activities)- Cocoa Puffs, band aids, print Christmas coloring page

Saturday, December 7th- Have the Elf sitting with a bowl of Cocoa Puffs and a sign that says "Free Reindeer Poop!" 

Sunday, December 8th- Have Ellie covered in band aids on the bathroom counter. 

Monday, December 9th- Trees for Sale sign while Ellie is sitting in front of Little Debbie Christmas cakes

Tuesday, December 10th- Have Ellie taped to the wall and all the other stuffed animals sitting around! [PINTEREST LINK] 

Wednesday, December 11th- Have a note from Ellie in my car that says she wants to see the kid's schools! [PINTEREST LINK] 

Thursday, December 12th- Have Ellie decorate the wall/door as a snowman [[PINTEREST LINK]] 

Friday, December 13th- Have Ellie sitting there with a Christmas coloring page and say 'Let's Color!'

*Shopping list for upcoming week: Stuff to make a Christmas care package, gingerbread house things, all the ingredients to make Grinch Fudge, sprinkles, McDonalds gift cards

Saturday, December 14th- Have Ellie sitting with a note that says "Let's buy some stuff at the store today to make a Christmas care package for someone!" (Here's some Christmas care package ideas: LINK)

Sunday, December 15th- Have Ellie sitting with the Gingerbread House kit! 

Monday, December 16th- Have Ellie hanging from a toilet paper hammock (PINTEREST LINK) 

Tuesday, December 17th- Have Ellie sitting in a corner with a time out sign and letter saying that Santa put her in a time out for being naughty yesterday.

Wednesday, December 18th- Have Ellie making a snow angel in sprinkles. (PINTEREST LINK) 

Thursday, December 19th- Have Ellie sitting with a Christmas scattergories game (check out our December Activities blog!) and say "Let's play when you get home from school!" 

Friday, December 20th- Have Ellie sitting with a couple Mcdonalds gift cards and say "Let's give these to some staff at school today for our random act of kindness!" 

*Shopping list for upcoming week: Stuff for cookie decorating, streamers, print Christmas message

Saturday, December 21st- Have Ellie sitting with a note about "Decorating Cookies" for our activity today!

Sunday, December 22nd- Have Ellie put a bunch of streamers up somewhere where the kids will walk down, walk through, etc. 

Monday, December 23rd- Have Ellie sitting with a secret message! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Tuesday, December 24th- Have Ellie sitting with a note that says "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" as a reminder with what tomorrow actually is! (PINTEREST LINK) 

Wednesday, December 25th- Have a beautiful goodbye message from Ellie. 

We hope you had an amazing month of December! We enjoyed doing this with all of you! Please feel free to share any pictures that you have! We would love to see them! 

Sending the love to all of you today!