Share your best thrifty Elf on the Shelf ideas!

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As the nights continue to draw in, the unmistakable sound of sleigh bells jingle in the distance as that pesky Elf on the Shelf prepares to arrive down our chimneys, into our homes once again!
Whether you love the buzz or hate the fuss, we want to know the best thrifty ways these creatures get up to mischief in your home!
Whether it was a one-hit wonder or remains an annual classic, what were your favourite antics in your home from Santa's cheekiest helper - that didn't involve too much damage to the wallet AND the walls!?!
- MSE Molly
Whether you love the buzz or hate the fuss, we want to know the best thrifty ways these creatures get up to mischief in your home!
Whether it was a one-hit wonder or remains an annual classic, what were your favourite antics in your home from Santa's cheekiest helper - that didn't involve too much damage to the wallet AND the walls!?!
- MSE Molly
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There are lots though,
Sugar cubes as a fun wall for snowball fights with marshmallows.
Decorations taken off the tree.
Hiding in a Lego house.
She took all the cards down and built a weird tower with them.
Drawn a a cat face on my face. (That’s the kids favourite)
Got stuck in a glass.
Having a party with other teddies and taking selfies with the kids iPod.
Playing on the games console.
Playing board games with teddies.
Making a shoe train.Hiding in freezer/draws/cupboards/wardrobes/fridge.
Swing made of toilet roll tube, string and blue tack.
String as a zip wire.
Googly eyes on photo frames/on fruit.
The list could go on. My advice is think of the coming years too. Doing great things one year only sets them up for hardship the rest 😜
Hiya comeandgo!
Not a regional thing - it's been a popular family activity around Christmas for the last few years.
You can find some more info here :j
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2018/11/16-ways-to-sprinkle-christmas-magic-for-free--or-very-cheap-/
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That'll cool his whatnots.
MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote