I found The Elf on the Shelf the way you find a roommate or a used futon — through a Craigslist ad. “Marketing assistant,” it read. $15 an hour. I was 23, freshly out of college and just desperate ...

I have to be honest: I hate the Elf of the Shelf trend. For most children, Santa and his elves are the most exciting part of Christmas. However, I’ve also found it a little creepy that there’s this ...

Warning: This article may contain spoilers for young eyes. Even Jolly Ol' St. Nick needs a helping hand now and again. While he sees you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake, Santa Claus ...

For as long as twin sisters and co-creators of popular children's book "The Elf on the Shelf" Christa Pitts and Chanda A. Bell can remember, Santa's little helper, an elf, has been a part of their ...

It’s that time of the year when Santa Claus’ helper, the Elf on the Shelf, is sent to ensure that kids are on their best behavior before Christmas. While staying at your house, an elf will ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I never wanted an Elf ...

Which Elf on the Shelf set is best? An Elf on the Shelf has the most important job of the holiday season: sitting, observing and reporting back to Santa. When your child adopts an Elf on the Shelf, ...

It was a chilly Wednesday evening and I was behind schedule, struggling to find my wallet and my keys and, in the rush out the door, forgot my cell phone, so I had to turn around to get it. I was not ...

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While “The Elf on the Shelf” is an exciting activity for kids, it can get a little tiresome for the parents, moving the elf each night. Bell said that she understands that the holidays come with a lot ...

While he sees you when you're sleeping and knows when you're awake, Santa Claus can't be everywhere, all the time. That's why he has an army of trusty elves to help determine who's been naughty or ...