Put the egg in a frying pan – or add a few eggs – and then have Elf sit next to the pan holding a spatula as if he is frying the egg for breakfast! 65. Feeding dinosaurs

Need a little extra help? Grab my free Elf on the Shelf cheat sheet – a printable guide to what to do with the elf every day until Christmas Day. Have a browse through the ideas there, if you haven't already. While they aren't Christmas-specific, they do work well as holiday gag gifts. Walk down the steps and put the elf on the tree. No need to overthink this one! 57. Down the hall ... or steps!It all started with a story book written by mum-and-daughter team Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell in 2004. The book described the adventures of a special 'scout' elf, who visits your home in December to keep an eye on kids and make sure they're being good for Santa. Whatever kind of vibe you're going for this year, we have ideas to match. Here are just a few examples: Elf on the Shelf arrival ideas

While not the easiest option on this list, creating an Elf on the Shelf zipline is always impressive! 4. Marshmallow WorkoutThe Christmas tree is the centerpiece of our holiday decor in many houses. That’s why it’s the perfect place for some of our favorite Elf on the Shelf ideas! 1. Balloon Tree Lights