It might seem like Christmas is a long way off, but if your family welcomes an off-the-shelf elf into your home over the holidays, it won’t be long before a scout elf is back in the house to delight your kids and report back. to Santa at the North Pole every night.
For the past few years, our elves, Jingle and Garland, have been making snow angels out of flour on our kitchen counter, painting my kids’ noses red while they sleep, and stealing underwear to decorate our Christmas tree.
Recently, my 8 year old daughter reminded me that the elves usually arrive on December 1st, but were late last year because they were “on vacation in Hawaii”. Whoops. Luckily, these dainty little elves showed up in Hawaiian shirts with leis. Their grand entrance made the two children forget that Jingle and Garland arrived later than normal.
This year, children are already looking forward to how their scout elves will surprise them every morning. Luckily, The Elf on the Shelf has launched a new line of crafts, accessories, and apparel.
From a Scout Elves at Play Balloon Ride to Claus Couture – a line of cute dresses, costumes and outerwear for Scout Elves – we’ve rounded up the newest products guaranteed to put your kids and elves in the spirit of the parties just in time for Elf Scouts Homecoming Week.
So get ready, parents of Elfin. It won’t be long before the scout elves steal the best gifts and cause a bit of chaos in your homes.
Elf on the shelf Accessories and clothes
- 1. Elves at Play Tools and Tricks Kit, $23, Amazon
Also available for $25 at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target.
This clever activity kit includes 15 tools to keep the elves busy, plus a full-color photo book with over 100 activity ideas for the elves.
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- 2. Elves at Play Peppermint Balloon Ride, $15, Walmart
Also available for $15 at Kohl’s.
This inflatable hot air balloon and basket is a perfect way for your scout elf to get around your home.
- 3. Elves at Play Stick Quick Kit, $15, Walmart
Also available for $15 at Jet.
With 5 rolls of holiday-themed tape, cardboard trains and Christmas trees and more, this paper and sticker accessory kit is a great source of inspiration for elves.
- 4. Elf Pets: A St. Bernard Tradition, $22, Amazon
Also available for $25 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
- 5. Elf Pets: A Reindeer Tradition, $20, Amazon
Also available for $20 at Target.
Give your kids – and their elves – a special addition to your holiday squad with these elf pets. Both the reindeer and the St. Bernard come with a touching storybook explaining why pets are important at the North Pole.
- 6. Elf Pets: Santa’s St. Bernards Save Christmas DVD, $13, Amazon
Also available for $10 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
This heartwarming family film was released this season and follows the adventure of a family who inspires an entire town and saves the North Pole.
- 7. Elves at Play Paper Craft Set, $18, Amazon
Over 30 pop-out paper craft projects are included in this set of Elves at Play ideas, allowing elves to ride a sleigh, wrap gifts, decorate a Christmas tree and more.
- 8. Claus Couture Elf on the Shelf Collection Totally Tubular Snow Set, $14, Walmart
Also available for $10 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
- 9. Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Scout Elf Slumber Set, $13, Walmart
Also available for $10 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
- 10. Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Snowy Sugar Plum Duo Dress, $13, Walmart
Also available for $10 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
- 11. Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Collection Sugar Plum Soldier Clothing, $10, Walmart
Also available for $10 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
These adorable sets of clothing and accessories allow scout elves to dress up as everything from “Nutcracker” characters to snow tubers. These are a few of our favorite looks, but the full line of Claus Couture clothing can be seen on the Elf on the Shelf site.
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