Creating holiday magic for my kids is one of my favorite things to do, which is why I love the Elf on the Shelf concept! While we have a different kind of elf, we still do all the fun things with him each holiday season! If you are just getting started with the Elf on the Shelf or want something new, then you definitely want to download these Elf On The Shelf Arrival and Return Letters!
Why We Elf
I swore when the big kids were small I wasn’t going to do the elf thing. However, when I had the chance to add elves to my old toy store one year, I quickly changed my tune. At first, I did the whole elf thing to give parents ideas on what to do with theirs. However, it became a way to make the holiday season a bit more magical for my big kids.
When they were little, my husband worked for weeks, sometimes months, away from home. We often celebrated Christmas late because of it. our family didn’t live close by, so elf antics ended up being a way to add some magic to the kids’ holiday season.
I have promised myself that I will not go over the top anymore… Some of my elf-capades went a little overboard. There was the time I made a mess of the kitchen in the name of elfing. Then there was the time that I muddied the outside of the car to make it look like elves and reindeer took it for a joyride. Yeah…definitely not doing that again.
However, my big kids love helping find new ideas to make it magical for the little ones, and I hope to continue the tradition with grandkids someday too!
Download your Elf On the Shelf Arrival and Return Letters
If you are just getting started doing the elf tradition in your home, these Elf On the Shelf Arrival and Return Letters are perfect for getting started!
Just click on each link below to download the letter. Use color print to make them pop!
Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter
Elf on the Shelf Return Letter
The Wrap Up
I hope you and your family have a happy holiday season! If you elf, be sure to check out some of my other Elf On the Shelf content. The Elf on the Shelf printable props are a lot of fun to use as well!