Polar Bear in the Teen Lair: Holiday Magic for Big Kids
I think teens (and adults) need a little holiday magic, too.
Elf on the Shelf
Goodbye, Elf!
Because our elf doesn’t come to monitor Paolo’s behavior (he comes to encourage the Christmas spirit) he doesn’t have to go back to the North … continue reading
Elf Selfies
Yes, it’s another Elf on the Shelf post. I intended to post something else today, but life happened and here I am writing about the … continue reading
Stop Stressing About Your Elf!
Don’t be so hard on yourself! It turns out some of you have Elves on the Shelf but are reluctant to use them because it … continue reading
How to use your Elf on the Shelf to spread the Christmas spirit (and still have fun)
Last year was the first year we had an elf come to our home. While I love, love, love the idea of Elf on the Shelf, … continue reading
The Poem Gnome: Summer Reading Fun
School is nearly over for the year which means, ack! Summer is almost here…and with it comes the dreaded Summer Slide. I’ve racked my brain … continue reading
Goodbye, Elf on the Shelf
Staying one step ahead our son with our Elf on the Shelf has been an adventure. I’ve been having as much fun as he has. … continue reading
Elves and Marshmallows
So far, this is by far my son’s favorite Elf activity. He especially liked the burnt marshmallow! And who doesn’t love Scooby Doo? I can’t … continue reading
Elf on the Shelf: Mom Exposed
“How come there’s a tag on Elf-vis, Mom? Did you buy him? Are you the one making him do things at night?” Uh oh…my stomach dropped. I wanted … continue reading
Crafty Little Elf!
Even our Elf on the Shelf is crafty- he busted out the Perler beads last night. I sure hope he doesn’t get the iron out tonight to … continue reading