Ways to Stop Elf on the Shelf

Wondering how to stop Elf on the Shelf in your house? I’ve got some ideas that will rid you of your Elf on the Shelf responsibilities for good!

Done looking up Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 24+ days? Tired of waking up panicked because you forgot to move your Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is not for everyone, especially if it is just added stress in an already chaotic holiday season.

If you’ve reached a point where you are over being the puppet strings of your Elf on the Shelf, use one of these ideas to say good-bye the Elf on the Shelf, forever.

Ways to Stop Elf on the Shelf

#1 Aged out of Elves

Tell your child that their Elf on the Shelf time is up because they have reached whatever age they are. But, with the loss of an elf comes the gain of a magic that they must carry on by making each day fun and spreading joy to those around them. Just like their elf did for them.

#2 Becoming Santa’s Helper

Explain that after x amount of years (however many years they have had their Elf on the Shelf) that their Elf on the Shelf turns into a real elf at the North Pole. All of his training each season in your home has prepared him to be a helper for Santa!

#3 Tell the Truth

Depending on the age of your children, you could just tell them the truth. Elf on the Shelf is a fun Christmas tradition but in reality it has been you moving the elf this whole time. You never know, if you have more than one kids, maybe they will volunteer to continue doing it for each other!

If you’re not quite sure if you want to get ride of Elf on the Shelf entirely, use one of these Clever Ways to get a break from Elf on the Shelf while you decide.