ILY! lol I do something similar but I work late sometimes so I do not commit myself each day however I make a full list sometimes up to 30 ideas and I use them throughout the month for what I feel up to that night. Some nights are bigger than others and some nights the elf is there with a treat but it works!
2026-11-12 15:29:43
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the daily grind :
I fund it so hard the older they get as an elf doung the vacuuming isnt enough any more
2026-11-12 12:55:54
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Abbie Jo :
Is 2 years old too young to start do you think ??
2026-11-02 18:56:13
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AER :
We grew up with an elf before elf on the shelf was a thing. It was a 1 inch vintage plastic gnome. She used it as a strategy to help us behave. He moved all the time and we weren’t supposed to look for him but of course we would. And we’d get so excited if we found him and then she’d hurry and hide him again. It was a month long hide and seek. So…. I feel so nostalgic about it I have my own tiny vintage elf and I’m trying to combine my mom’s version with current elf on the shelf and get him into teeny tiny shenanigans. Anyways thanks for your ideas.
2026-11-03 04:06:24
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Jenn-Evans :
I love you. “I am at expert level on the elf….” This is the best.
2026-11-02 19:37:40
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Dopaminediva :
A high effort MOM that makes such great memories ❤️thank you!!
2026-11-02 21:04:54
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vanesa | mom lifestyle :
I have a 3 year old , is it a good time to start this ?
2026-11-02 19:58:52
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ashh :
Yes, Carlyn I needed this video 😭
2026-11-02 21:21:35
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Thrift With Em :
You are the MVP!
2026-11-02 17:08:42
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Melissa :
Ahhh just got it. Thank!
2026-11-02 19:58:41
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mrs_decker :
This is great advice
2026-11-02 21:46:58
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Ana-Maria :
Set an alarm in you phone for each night so you don’t forget to move the elf. I usually set it at 9pm so my kids are already asleep and I’m still up. December is a busy month and Nothing worse the laying down in bed at night and remembering that you need to move the elf. Or worse, forgetting all together and have your kids realize in the morning that the elf didn’t move [Tears of joy]
2026-11-03 17:09:01
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Katie H :
Ugh I just love you
2026-11-03 07:05:08
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MIchelle Renee :
Good I have started working with my Chat Assistant, Nora and we are planning the days for our 2, 5 and 7yo.
2026-11-02 20:14:02
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Laura Mata | Girl Mom💖 :
Love this! I also try to incorporate events that we have going on! Example: On recital day, the elf will be dressed up as a ballerina 🩰 ☺️
2026-11-03 17:22:03
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Abby Saxon :
Love this! Started making and buying elf stuff yesterday because December is always crazy, thank you so much for the list!
2026-11-02 23:35:12
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emilybeggs88 :
You are so motivating. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. Truly, you motivate me to be a better mom.
2026-11-03 13:35:47
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Dopaminediva :
Worth the money! 24 days, but list has 100 so use for years and years. Buy it everyone, it’s so cute!!
2026-11-02 21:18:01
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Trini Beanie 🐟 :
Love
2026-11-02 21:00:53
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Hannah :
Yes days of the week matter! We always do a candy cane hunt on a Saturday or Sunday so the kids have time to look for all of the candy canes without feeling rushed
2026-11-03 19:26:48
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Avery Clark :
Omg thank god 🙏
2026-11-02 17:43:25
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Lauren :
This is sooo helpful! Thank you!!
2026-11-02 17:08:06
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Lindsey Gonzales :
I have mine in a spreadsheet just like this!
2026-11-05 14:27:52
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Jjnnbllllle :
Bought! Ty!
2026-11-05 14:40:08
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Leslie Conway :
Wow! This is so smart! Thank you for teaching us your ways! Going to grab the guide for all the inspo and have fun with this with my 4 year old and almost 2 year old.
2026-11-08 05:14:26
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