Elf on the Shelf – Last Minute Hiding Places
If you’re an Elf on the Shelf family, the most stressful part of this holiday tradition isn’t reading the story — it’s finding new and interesting places for the little “Santa’s helper” to hide. By the middle of December, many parents start running out of ideas. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there’s hardly any time to remember to move the elf, let alone be creative about it.
Your Ernest home can be your secret wingman in a perfect execution of this annual event. With a little help from the elves at Ernest Homes, here are some quick, simple and ingenious Elf on the Shelf hiding places — all stress free and super easy.
Quick Elf on the Shelf Hiding Ideas Around the House
- Inside an empty butter dish
- Under a washcloth “blanket” in the freezer
- Tucked into the end of the toilet paper roll
- In the utensil drawer
- On top of the ceiling fan blades
- Popping out of the top of a houseplant
- Wrapped through the handle of the milk jug
- Inside a box of cereal
- In their underwear drawer
- Hiding among their stuffed animals or other toys
- Sitting inside a remote control car
- Hanging from the rearview mirror of the car
- Holding on to the Christmas tree topper
- Hiding in the branches of the Christmas tree
- Inside the mailbox
- Placed in a sandwich bag in the fridge with the leftovers
- Tucked between the cushions of the couch
- In the kitchen utensil holder
- Inside the toothbrush cup
- Buckled into a car seat
- In the opening of a tissue box
- Peeking out between the window blinds
- In a shoe
- Hiding in their favorite mug or cup
- Hanging from the top of the shower head
- Sitting in a Christmas wreath
- Tucked behind wall art, with just a body part in plain view
- Hanging from a curtain rod
- Hiding in Mom’s purse
- Tucked into a space on a bookshelf
- Playing a video game
- In the cookie jar
- Slipped inside a pillowcase or made into a tiny bed
- Perched on a windowsill
- Hiding in Christmas décor
Happy hiding! A few simple Elf on the Shelf ideas can keep the Christmas magic alive for your kids — and your Ernest home gives you plenty of fun spots to use all season long.
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