The 2005 children’s book, written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, turned an old family Christmas tradition ...

Every family has its own way of making the holidays feel special—maybe it's a marathon of Christmas movies or a plate of homemade cookies left out for Santa. For the Drummonds, the season isn't ...

Elf on the Shelf "scout elves" are as notorious for keeping kids in line during the holiday season as they are for their nightly antics. But what do experts say about whether or not it's a good idea ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like ...

If Don Mancini can spearhead the notion that friendly dolls can both stalk and ultimately slaughter their owners, then developer SnowConeSolid Productions can also turn the beloved Elf on the Shelf ...

Twenty years ago, teacher Chanda Bell and her family bet on their unique tradition and turned the story into a massive ...

Running out of Elf on the Shelf ideas? These 12 fun and easy setups can help keep the magic alive and surprise kids all the ...

A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look like ...