Merry Elf-mas! Christmas is easily the busiest time of the year - a flurry of decorating, baking, gift wrapping, meal planning and celebrating. Keeping up with the schedule can be hectic. Thankfully, the Scout Elves are here to help! This official magazine form The Elf on the Shelf breaks down the weeks leading up to Christmas, providing plenty of Scout Elf ideas, recipes, crafts and activities that will engage everyone in your family. Best of all, you'll have time to relax and enjoy the reason for the season: sharing joy with the ones you love.
Merry Elf-mas!
Scout Elf Return Week™ • Sweet anticipation—your elf will be here before you know it! Discover a treasure trove of tips and ideas to stage a grand welcome.
RED CARPET ROLLOUT • Give your Scout Elf a Hollywood-worthy welcome!
CRAFTY LANDING NET • Your Scout Elf’s arrival can be truly epic with this fun craft!
4 SUPER SIMPLE RETURN IDEAS • Your Scout Elf loves to make a spectacular statement—especially on the day of their arrival!
NO-MESS COCOA CUPCAKE • Combine two of the sweetest things with this yummy dessert: hot cocoa and cake!
SCOUT ELVES DELAYED • Sometimes Scout Elves do not show up during Scout Elf Return Week™. Not to worry! Like many travelers, they sometimes experience a short delay.
All About Family Fun! • Whether playing, baking or eating, your family is sure to get in the Christmas spirit, thanks to your Scout Elf.
FESTIVE FUN & GAMES • Scout Elves are experts at entertaining, so they will eagerly share inspired ideas for hours of family fun.
QUICK NO-BAKE DESSERTS • Even if you’re short on time, you can create delectable desserts with these speedy recipes from the Scout Elves. Best of all, they have been tested and approved by Mrs. Claus!
’Tis the Season • Christmas is getting closer! These creative ideas will ramp up the fun and anticipation.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT COUNTDOWN • Who needs a conventional Advent calendar when your Scout Elf has a unique way to count down the days—with one exciting elf-size gift after another?
CHRISTMAS COOKIE GUIDE • Santa deserves an extra special snack on Christmas Eve! Surprise him—or your family—with these inventive cookie creations from Mrs. Claus’ kitchen to yours.
IMPRESSIVE ELF IDEAS • Scout Elves love making a grand entrance each day—and delighting their family with ingenuity and wit.
The Homestretch • Santa Claus will be here soon! Your Scout Elf is sure to make the most of this final week.
EASY ELF IDEAS • With their active imaginations and enterprising spirit, the Scout Elves know just how to put everyday household items to use when creating fun ideas.
DIY SNOW GLOBES • Scout Elves love merry décor—especially snow globes, which capture the wintry wonder of the holiday season!
FROZEN COCOA SANDWICHES • Take a tasty cue from the Scout Elves by adding crushed peppermint to this classic ice cream sandwich.
CHRISTMAS EVE COUNTDOWN • Focus on getting ready for Santa with these tips and activities!
Christmas Day • Finally it’s here—the moment your family has waited for all season! Make it extra special with themed recipes suggested by the Scout Elves.
CHRISTMAS BREAK TREATS • When family and friends call on December 25, be ready to serve this beverage that takes toppings to the next level with funny snowmen made of marshmallows.
CHRISTMAS CARD WREATH • Even as you say goodbye to your Scout Elf, your family can have fun planning a special landing spot for them next year!
After Christmas • You can still keep the Christmas spirit with you, even after your Scout Elf says goodbye.
AFTER-CHRISTMAS ADVENTURES • Does your family miss your Scout Elf? No worries! As a parting gesture, the Scout...