The mother-daughter duo self-published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005. The original book comes with an elf doll, available in several diverse options.

The daughters of Carol Aebersold describe what it was like when their family first started the now annual tradition of 'Elf ...

Elf on the Shelf is based on the book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. As the story goes, cute 10-inch tall elves, called Scout Elves, arrive in children's homes during the ...

Basic Elf on the Shelf rules The one major rule to remember about your Scout Elf is the one your kids are most likely to break: don’t touch it. Not by a finger, a toe, an elbow, or any other ...

The Elf on the Shelf’s face was burnt to a crisp after the husband rested it on a lightbulb. TikTok / @maddieeeee311 “At least it didn’t start a fire,” Maddie wrote.

The Lumistella Company, the creative force behind the internationally acclaimed Santaverse™ and The Elf on the Shelf ®, kept the holiday spirit alive this summer through a series of strategic ...

Emmy Park for N.Y.Post Even the creators of The Elf on a Shelf, 50-year-old twins Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, understand why it can be frustrating, but recommend parents keep it simple.

Under Pitts’ leadership, 25.5 million The Elf on the Shelf scout elves, pets and mates have been sold in 24 countries. (The Lumistella Co. / Fox News) "He was always in a new place.

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task. Luckily, these last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas are easy.

The Elf on the Shelf is jumping off the shelf and into game consoles, as it will be getting its own video game this Autumn ...

If your child would like to get an Elf on the Shelf set that features an animal they can hug and play with all year long, the Elf Pet set is the best option. The three pets available are a St ...

Here are some ideas to keep in your back pocket for the moments when life gets a little too hectic and you need a quick, fun last-minute pose for your elf. 1. Elf attack on the measuring tapes.