ELF ON THE SHELF

If you aren't familiar with the book called "ELF ON THE SHELF," you must acquaint yourself with it and with Mr. Elf that comes with the book. This is a tradition we've started in our family and Kenidi especially loves it. The story was born by Carol Aebersold regarding her and her families traditions beginning back in the 1970's. This cleverly rhymed children's book explains that Santa knows who is naughty and/or nice because he sends a scout elf to every home. The elf watches the children's behavior and reports it back to Santa each night. By morning the elf returns to its assigned home and hides in a different location, allowing the children to play a delightful hide-and-seek game. Each product comes with its very own elf doll enabling others to begin this fun-filled Christmas tradition themselves.

So...over the next few weeks, you might see Mr. Elf (we like to call him Jack in our house), pop up here on the ol' AGD blog and reveal some of his hiding places within our home. Keep a watch out for him from time to time. This is an event that Kenidi loves to do and she truly enjoys the book as well as finding "Jack-ers" each day. It's great fun for us and for Brennen - even though he is well aware of Santa's status this year.

I encourage you to find and buy this box set for you and your family. It makes for a great tradition each holiday season. The book even has a place in the back where you can name your elf, sign the book, and date when your tradition began. This also makes for a great gift item for someone on your list. Rumor has it that the box set is out of print now but that they still sell the book in certain stores. I know eBay has copies of the box set still floating around so you might try there. You'll want the set that comes with the book and the matching elf. If you can only find the book, grab an elf ornament or something else ELF related that you can use in conjunction with the book. Either way, it's a must do tradition.Merry Christmas...Brent, Angie, Brennen, Kenidi, & Jack-ers!