42 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas from Parents

Emy Vega said:  Chewing gum can be scary but fun at the same time , did you know that Gum is for chewing and not eating? Because we didn’t.

Shila said:  The elf usually sticks around the entire month of December. If you suspect he's becoming a little homesick, be sure to check the freezer because he's likely to build a bedroom in there for one of his funny Elf on the Shelf ideas! In my freezer, he staked his claim with Twizzler candy for the North pole signage, and it stands next to an ice pack, a small Christmas wreath, and additional Arctic garnishments.

Bianca Chua said:  This morning ✨Sparkles the elf was hospitalized. Her brother Hulkbuster was at the bedside with a puke bucket on hand ready to help anyway he can. The kids said the lesson here is to wash your hands before you eat otherwise you will be in for a not so nice treat. The kids assured her she will be OK with lots of TLC throughout the day ❤️.

Katie G. said:  Grab some holiday bows, stick them on a wall and let that little elf go. Beware you may need to add some double stick tape to the elf to help him "stick".

Kassaundra Stivanson said:  Our elves redecorated the tree in 2020 theme!

Kelly R said:  Elf can bring a "snowman," which in the morning when the kids wake up is a puddle of water in a dish with carrot, sticks, and other snowman accessories in it! This was one of my kids' favorite funny Elf on the Shelf ideas last year!

Emy Vega said:  Our elves Elvis, Connor and Chef, felt that the house needed more Christmas Spirit so they teamed up with Spider Man to make it happen.

Tiffany Fox said:  Making S’mores

Michelle Popp Dellascio said:  Putting an elf in a carry container to allow a child to do activities for one whole day together. My daughter took her elf sledding and went in search of Christmas lights. They ate dinner together and played games.

Nina Brown said:  Wrapped the countertop, their bar stools, napkin holder, their favorite snacks, TV and Roku remotes... with a note reading "Santa said I have to practice wrapping presents if he's going to let me back at the North Pole."

Shila said:  Funny Elf on the Shelf ideas can include a little potty humor now and then, right? If you really want to shock the crowd, kick it up a notch and include a candy bar (I used a Twix bar) or a Hershey's Kiss as a "poop." Who knows, maybe this could help inspire toddlers to potty train if they see Elf can do it too?

I was very careful not to let my elf or the candy fall in the toilet. Make sure you line the seat with cellophane or any clear plastic wrap.

Emy Vega said:  Hot air balloon ride anyone? Who doesn’t enjoy a view from up high, only this time it didn’t go as planned, as one of the elves ended up trapped.

Shila said:  Does your son or daughter have their own phone? Have the elf take a bunch of selfies overnight - or "elfies!" They'll be surprised the next morning to see how the mischievous elf hacked their phones and bombed their camera roll.

Michelle Kopchu said:  Barbie got a Christmas mullet, lol.

Shila said:  Sit your elf alongside the fireplace roasting marshmallows on a stick! I didn't have any marshmallows at home, so I folded a wad of paper towel and added a few dots of orange and brown marker to complete the "toasty" look.