Ye Olde Elf on the Shelf has become part of plenty families’ holiday fun all December long. He’s playful, sly and always up for some hijinks. Plus, he can be a fun way for parents to stretch their ...

USA TODAY wants to see your most creative, hardest-to-find and downright wacky hiding places for your Elf on the Shelf.

Editor’s note: This story may contain spoilers for prying little eyes! Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the ...

If you prefer to go the colorful, printed route for your Elf on the Shelf's mask, use some leftover Christmas fabric, twine, and a glue gun. This tutorial goes step-by-step, making this a perfect, kid ...

It's almost Christmas, which means that families across the U.S. are already taking part in the fun Elf and the Shelf tradition. Elf on the Shelf involves hiding a small elf in a new location around ...