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Elf On The Shelf

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Share Your Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spots: What Has That Elf Been Up To?

Our Patch Elf on the Shelf has gotten ahold of our computer and now wants to know what his buddy elves are up to. Share your photos here!

  Hi friends!  I'm the Patch Elf on the Shelf. Call me Patchy. I've heard about more of my friends hanging around the area lately, and I wondered what they were up to. Could their families post pictures here on Patch to show me? I'd love to catch up with them. We all go back to Santa on Christmas Eve, but in the meantime, we'll be watching you! Upload pictures of your Elf on the Shelf by hitting the "Upload Photos" button above. Cheers, Patchy the Elf

Thursday, December 6, 2012

LIFE IN THE MOM LANE

'Elf on the Shelf' Taking Over Area Homes

Though Santa is still the number one man, these little friends are becoming a holiday staple.

  These days it seems that there is a bit of competition when it comes to holiday traditions. Without a doubt, Santa is still the number one man when it comes to Christmas but, alas, there is a new kid in town when it comes to getting attention. Lately it seems that someone a little smaller than Santa has also moved into the hearts of children. That someone is The Elf on the Shelf. As the mom of a teenager I have no experience with this little elf. As a matter of fact I had to enlist the help of a friend to learn exactly what this new tradition is all about. It seems that these elves, like most, are Santa’s treasured assistants. While many of their friends are at home in the North Pole making toys these elves have a different role in the …

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