Elf on the Shelf 2013

Its finally that time when our Elf Teddy has returned for his second annual Christmas with us.  This year when the kids woke up they had (a little and easy) breakfast waiting for them. The elf also brought two wish lists for them to fill out and color, some window clings, and most importantly a letter from Santa.

Check out the blog links of the fantastically creative people behind these ideas. A few pictures too, but please excuse the quality I took them on my phone.

The Elf breakfast is served...

These Rudolph donuts are so cute. They can be found here at My Frugal Adventures. They are so easy, its just a chocolate donut, some red hots I had on hand from Christmas baking - I believe she used red M&M's, Bonus: you get to eat the rest - pretzels halved, and some candy eyes (found on the baking isle next to all the frosting and candles.)

The window clings were from Micheal's and were less than a $1. (get 20% off your ENTIRE purchase with a coupon http://weeklyad.michaels.com/coupons/)

I found the letter to Santa on pinterest as well,you can print it here.

We also printed a letter from Santa. I used this very official looking letterhead from Design Editor and printed the letter on gold scrapbook paper. It was rolled like a scroll - this for some reason, is how I imagine Santa letters - and tied with a ribbon. 

She was very impressed. We are taking them to see Santa this morning and the letter mentioned it. Also, the bumble bee headband (why?) was broken by Brother last night and magically repaired by the elf and left in her chair this morning. 

It was a very easy return of the Elf and the kids enjoyed it. Hope your elf has made its triumphant return as well.