A Collection of Elf on the Shelf ideas for Lazy Parents

I heard about the Elf on the Shelf a few years ago but thought that maybe my kids would be too old for it. I sort of wish I had started it then.  It seems like such a fun Christmas tradition that so many families are having a lot of fun with. If you are one of the few that haven't heard about elf on the shelf, the idea is that your family adopts an elf of your very own.  The elf then is the eyes and ears for Santa reporting back who is on the naughty or nice list.  In some houses, the elf gets into some mischief of his own at night when everyone is sleeping.  
It's hard to be good all of the time! It's also hard to remember to move the darn thing! These ideas will help you get that Elf moving in under 5 minutes or less.

A collection of Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Lazy Parents

I gathered a few Elf on the Shelf ideas for you, my lazy parents and overachieving friends  Just in case any of you needed a good laugh or a little inspiration!

• Cutting the mattress tag off
• Elf Flour Angel
• Helping himself to the contents of mommy's purse
• The Elf being taken hostage by the Lego mini figs
• Elf fishing

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• Out on a ride with Barbie in her car
• The Elf is quite the ladies man!

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• Taking a marshmallow bath
• Shaving
• TP'ing the tree
• Just having some fun with a dry erase marker

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• A friendly wrestling match

These ideas will take less than 5 minutes to set up. So what has your elf been up to?