christmas elf 2010

kez_s

pinknfluffy28 wrote: »

what date do you have your elfs arrive? im thinking they could bring the advent calander dh has made on dec 1st this year, but that means i have to think up more activities for them, as they dont usually arrive until 10th-12th dec. i have a few ideas, nativity cinema trip & the xmas eve hamper are my main spends for this year, im hoping to pick up a few more cheap craft activities for them to bring as dd's love the little gifts! we have about exhausted all the hiding places in our home, so need to come up with some new no-cost mischeif things! its getting close now & im loosing the enthusiasm of planning for their stay, but to my dd's i think the elfs are what really make xmas special so i need to make sure they dont dissapoint!

There is no set day for them to arrive, just go with whatever works for you! We are doing ours for the 1st as it what we did last year and he arrived with their advent calendars! We will be doing the same again this year as we normally put our tree up the first weekend of December and this year the 1st falls on a Saturday! But if your children are use to him arriving mid month then go for that!

We don't do activities every day with him, 3/4 of the time it's just his antics at night and the kids love this, this year I'm incorporating the panto tickets (couldn't do this last year as the kids already knew they were going) the cinema, again I didn't think of incorporating it last year and a few other Christmas treats but until I've decided what they are I can't plan how to include it!

yummy-mummy-amy

pinknfluffy28 wrote: »

another amazing week in elf land! hb had some little make a mini bear kits and clothes. i got a pinstripe suit and a silver ball gown, tried them on jingles and belle and they fit just right. these will be great to dress them in on the day of the christingle service! our youngest was ever so upset last year because they only had one set of clothes, so im also on the look out for pjs, coats & wellies in little bear/elf size. if anyone sees anything, let me know please xx

poundland do their own range of doll/bear clothes i have had army outfits, fireman outfits, pretty dresses, dressing gown n slipper etc and they fit the aurora elves lovely.

chester19760

hi everyone eee Im getting exited not long till crackers makes an appearance just to let you all know the elf on the shelf dvd An elfs story is out and play.com have it for £4.04 bargain
My elf arrives dec 1st same day the tree goes up need to think of new crazy things for him to do

Morgy9

Thank you Kez-s and Yummy-mummy-amy.

Been away last week (half term) and kids school on a training day today. Survived chemo 6 but been more tired - hope to get energy to hit shops. Desperate to get out to some shops without kids in tow to finish stocking fillers and get some elf related stuff! (Got some in sales in January from Lakeland and Cancer research - little did I know - make your own Xmas decorations wooden angels etc).

Ours usually arrive via the Xmas tree which until last year was after the 7th Dec (DHs birthday) but last year arrived with the advent calendar. Usually with work we were too busy to decorate tree straight away - so elves always help out with family knickers and toilet roll etc. I am keen to try out the map highlighting very xmassy houses and having a night drive in pyjamas and with fleece with flask of hot chocolate.

We did the cover the bedroom door with xmas wrapping paper last year - it was so funny! Wrapping friends pyjamas in wrapping paper if they come for a sleepover also a good one.
I am not very techie but will look into getting our elves their own facebook page over next couple of weeks.

Anyhow hugs to those who need it and thanks for all the great ideas on here.


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lexuslass

little_lil wrote: »

Hi
Over the weekend we used the magical mystical fire (available from ebay) in our firepit and it was fab. Turned the flames into a wonder of different colours which lasted for about an hour. whilst we were marveling at the effect it occurred to me that if you had a log fire in your home you could put these in the fire and say it is elf magic. :xmassmile

Wow, I love this idea!!!

I've searched for 'magical mystery fire' on ebay and it's not coming up with anything!

Could you post a link please? x

prem0132

little_lil wrote: »

Hi
Over the weekend we used the magical mystical fire (available from ebay) in our firepit and it was fab. Turned the flames into a wonder of different colours which lasted for about an hour. whilst we were marveling at the effect it occurred to me that if you had a log fire in your home you could put these in the fire and say it is elf magic. :xmassmile

Pinknfluffy my elf arrives a day or two before 1st Dec and has an advent calendar with him. To help fill in the days we use the Cadbury Elves chocolate bars and also use "tasks" such as sort out toys to take to the charity shop.

We don't have an open fire but I've bought a shower head which changes colour with the temperature from our elf!

little_lil

lexuslass wrote: »

Wow, I love this idea!!!

I've searched for 'magical mystery fire' on ebay and it's not coming up with anything!

Could you post a link please? x

Here you go Lexuslass
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Magical-Mystical-Fire-Colour-Flames-Granules-x3pks-/300596812191?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item45fcf7599f&_uhb=1

Just noticed it's "mystical" not "mystery" - silly me!

prem0132 where did you get the shower head from? that sounds fab!

lexuslass

little_lil wrote: »

Here you go Lexuslass
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Magical-Mystical-Fire-Colour-Flames-Granules-x3pks-/300596812191?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item45fcf7599f&_uhb=1

Just noticed it's "mystical" not "mystery" - silly me!

prem0132 where did you get the shower head from? that sounds fab!

brilliant, thanks little_lil!! :T

Just bought some!

prem0132

little_lil wrote: »

Here you go Lexuslass
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Magical-Mystical-Fire-Colour-Flames-Granules-x3pks-/300596812191?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item45fcf7599f&_uhb=1

Just noticed it's "mystical" not "mystery" - silly me!

prem0132 where did you get the shower head from? that sounds fab!

Hi
I got it on amazon, it does depend on your shower pressure but mines working fine. Just type in changing colour shower heads and they all come up. I also bought today in the entertainer candles which when lit stay the colour of the candle. THere are 12 in the box They were £2. I will prob bake or buy a cake put candles on and leave it from our elf! Xx

pinknfluffy28

Hi, is anyone interested in doing an elf christmas card swap this year? If you want to take part pls pm me your address and elves name/s. I will then pm each person back with 2 or 3 elf names & addressess. If we can all post out 1st week in december 1st class, then our elves can receive cards from their friends! we did this last year, just amongst 4 of us, but it was a lovely little touch & kids thought it was wonderful to read about what jingles & belles elfy friends had been getting upto!!!