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JRD2008
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Kathleen
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elf on the shelf?
So tonight we went to SIL's house for cake for BIL birthday. She was talking about this elf on a shelf thing that she does with her kids. She showed me the book & figure she ordered- the thing screams 1970's!!!  DS is only 6 months, so if course we won't do it this year...but does anyone do this? Do the kids like it? It looks interesting, but I can imagine my kids getting scared at the fact that an elf is watching them all day and than going to Santa at night to report to him! LOL
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MelToddJulia
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Re: elf on the shelf?
We do this, its great! We named him, and he goes out after Thanksgiving. We put him in a new spot in the house everyday to show Julia he's really watching her and to be a good girl--lol Its such a cute thing to do for the kids.
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| Posted 11/22/08 7:50 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: elf on the shelf?
We are either gonna start this yr ( DS is 17 months) or more likely next yr...I dont think he will get it yet, but IT hink its a cute idea and tradition.
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| Posted 11/22/08 8:06 PM |
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nbc188
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Re: elf on the shelf?
Posted by dm24angel
We are either gonna start this yr ( DS is 17 months) or more likely next yr...I dont think he will get it yet, but IT hink its a cute idea and tradition.
Same here. We'll probably start it next year, esp. since I don't have an elf yet for this year 
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| Posted 11/22/08 8:26 PM |
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Spring Baby06
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Re: elf on the shelf?
I am doing it with DD this year, but I am improvising and getting my own Elf, one that doesn't cost $30
She already knows he's coming on Friday!
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| Posted 11/22/08 8:33 PM |
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JRD2008
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Re: elf on the shelf?
Wow I can't believe I never heard of this before! Next Christmas, at 18 months, DS will probably still be to young, but for when he is 2.5, I'm going to try it. I actually love that the elf looks like it's from 40 years ago...it looks so cute!
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| Posted 11/22/08 9:10 PM |
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CouponKT
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Re: elf on the shelf?
We did this, but in a different way. My mom told us that the "birdies" were watching us. We had a window in the kitchen and anytime a bird flew by, she would tell us that the birdies would tell Santa if we were being good. I guess it allowed her to have a scare tactic alllll year long instead of just at Christmas
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| Posted 11/22/08 9:23 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: elf on the shelf?
I don't even have kids and I bought this  I think it is the cutest thing. Now I won't put it out or anything, don't want DH to think I'm completely nutso.
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| Posted 11/22/08 9:40 PM |
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pinky
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Re: elf on the shelf?
We started it this year, about 2 weeks ago and it is working like a charm! Any time they are misbehaving, we tell them that buddy the elf is going to tell santa and then they behave. LOVE IT!
They sell them in Hallmark stores.
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| Posted 11/23/08 9:05 AM |
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Re: elf on the shelf?
Oh I'm so getting this. I never really needed it before (but I've heard of it), but just wait till they hit that age where they NEVER LISTEN.
The concept is worth a million bucks.
I may buy my own elf though...
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| Posted 11/23/08 9:07 AM |
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Re: elf on the shelf?
I love this idea but probably won't start it until next year.
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| Posted 11/23/08 9:51 AM |
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DUCKS2001
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Re: elf on the shelf?
My mom bought it for my DD last season. She is too young to use it just yet but I plan on m oving it this yr and letting her name it when shes able to
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| Posted 11/23/08 9:59 AM |
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JRD2008
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Re: elf on the shelf?
Well, you all have me sold!
I just ordered the elf with the book. I know Joey won't be old enough to use until the Christmas after next, but I figured I would get it now and store it in my closet just in case the price goes up than lol.
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| Posted 11/23/08 11:23 AM |
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