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Valentine Party Games

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day

published date: December 28, 2021
modified datt: January 05,2023

Get ready to party with these 11 fun Valentine Party Games. This February, add a few valentine activities to your classroom party, youth group, or at home celebration. This Valentines’ Day party games printable includes game ideas, directions and a supply list.

Valentine Party Games

There is nothing more fun than celebrating Valentine’s Day with a party. Your friends and family will love spending time together, playing games, and sharing sweet treats. These Valentine’s party games are sure to be a success at your Valentine’s Day party this year.

You can plan and set them up in advance for your guests, or have the games on hand for when you need something fun to do with the kids on the weekend.

How to Use Valentine Day Party Games

There are so many ways you can use these games at your Valentine’s Day party. Whether you’re planning a party at school, church, or in your home these Valentine games are sure to be a hit!

Valentine School Parties

You can use these Valentine party games for school parties without having to adapt them much. They will be a hit with both the kids and the teacher. The class is sure to have a lot of fun and the teacher gets to take a breath. It’s win-win!

Valentine Church Parties

You can use these Valentine party games for church parties, too. If you are hosting a youth group or Sunday school event these fun games will keep the kids entertained and help them bond with each other. You can even make them a part of your regular planning for this time of year.

Valentine Family Parties

You can play these Valentine party games as a family, too. They are perfect for those that have school-aged children or just want to keep it simple and fun at home. Let each person grab one of these Valentine party games and their favorite heart-shaped treat and plan a night together.  These Valentine activities create a fun seasonal family game night.

Valentine Games for Kids

Planning an entertaining Valentine’s Day is easy with the printable cards with instructions. The games also include a supplies list. While some need supplies you can find locally and some need simple supplies that you may already have around the house.

A few examples of the games you can play include:

  1. Heart Stack – This game is a game of skill. Each player gets a box of conversation hearts and races to make the tallest stack of candy before the timer runs out!
  2. Heart Beat – To play this game, everyone stands in a circle facing each other. The first person calls a name, then tosses a ball, bean bag, or Valentine stuffed animal to that person in the circle. The pattern continues as you add another ball or item randomly until the game is too crazy to keep up.
  3. Love Sucks Relay Race – This funny game uses straws and paper hearts. Players are split into teams and work together to pass the hearts down the line without hands. If the heart drops, the team must start over. The first group to get the heart all the way down the line, wins!

For each game winners can be awarded a prize, like a Valentine party favor, or just let children enjoy the fun without the need for a participation trophy.

Valentine Party Games Supplies

Is nature to ask are these games for me, what valentine party supplies will I need to play. The answer is easy, most of these items you have already at home or you likely bought already for your Valentine’s day party supplies.

A few examples of Valentines’ day party games supplies include:

  • Little Debbie Heart Cake Packages
  • Conversation Candy Hearts
  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Plastic Cups
  • Paper Plates
  • Spaghetti
  • Bowl
  • Construction Paper Hearts
  • Heart Balloons
  • Pencils

… and more!

For a Valentines’ Day Twist, spin the classics and make the game ideas timed! You could pair your purchase with 16 Valentine Minute to Win it Games and add a few more supplies giving you plenty of Valentines’ Day Party Games choices.

Additional Valentine party game supplies would include:

  • Stop Watch
  • Hershey Chocolate Kisses
  • Box of Chocolates
  • Valentine’s Candies
  • Lollipops
  • Skittles

… and a few other fun party items.

Valentine Party Games PDF

With 11 Valentine’s Day game options,  there are game ideas something for everyone. No matter what your age or interests, you’re sure to find a game that will make your Valentine’s Day party a hit!

Valentine's Day Party Games

It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Each of the 11 Valentines’ Day Party Games printable include instructions plus a supply list. Games appropriate for kids and teens. Toddlers could play with the help of adults or older kids.

>>Valentines’ Day Party Games Printable<<

Free Valentine’s Day Printables

Not ready to buy these printable games? That is okay. We have free Valentines’ Day party printables for other needs. Take a look at our our free printable library including a Valentine’s Day bingo for the girls!

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More Valentines’ Day Party Games

Minute to Win it Valentine's Day Games

We have more Valentine games ideas for a February classroom party, youth group event, at home celebration and more.

Valentine party games are a great way to celebrate the holiday with friends, family, or classmates. Whether you’re looking for something simple and fun to do at home or planning a special event, these printable Valentine Party Games will help make your Valentine’s Day party a success.

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For more creative ideas, enjoy these DIY Valentines’ Day Mailbox Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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128 Fun Valentine Taboo Cards

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day

published date: January 25, 2022
modified datt: January 05,2023

Plan a fun holiday party with these Valentine taboo cards. They’re a great way to have fun, share a laugh and maybe even get a bit competitive this February.

Valentine Taboo Words

There are so many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the people you love. Nothing is more fun than playing a holiday-themed game with your favorite people. Playing these Valentine’s taboo cards is a great way to have fun, share a laugh, and maybe even get a bit competitive this February.

The game can be played with friends or family members. If you’re planning a Galentine’s party or a fun game night, this forbidden words game is a light-hearted way to break the ice and make new friendships.

Valentine’s Games

Valentine’s Day games are a great way to spend some time with your friends and family. Whether you’re playing alone, with a spouse, or in groups and teams, Valentine’s games can liven the celebration!

What are some fun Valentine Games?

Fun ways to liven a small gathering are with games. There are plenty of games you can play with kids, adults, in the classroom, youth group, and more. Celebrate the season of love with these Valentine’s Day game ideas.

… and for a very special Valentine’s Day Party Game, take a look at our 128 Valentine Taboo Cards.

Valentine Forbidden Words Games

These Valentine’s taboo cards can bring out the competitive side of you. This game is especially fun for friends who love to get creative with their language- whether it’s swearing or talking about things that are typically taboo it’s a ton of laughs.

Use these Valentine’s cards for inspiration, but you can also make up rules that work best for you and your guests- whether it’s limited words or using only one word at a time. The possibilities are endless when it comes to taboo!

What You Need to Play Taboo

  • Taboo cards printable
  • A timer or stopwatch to keep the game on track
  • Pencil/pen to keep score
  • Writing paper
  • Optional: electronic buzzer

To prep the game, print out the Taboo cards pdf on cardstock for extra durability and to reuse the cards again. The file has 128 creative Valentine’s Day words cards that you’ll love. There are plenty of cards but in case you want to add your own, we included blank cards so you can add some clues of your own.

Who are the Taboo Cards For?

These February Taboo Cards are best used as an Adult Valentine’s Day Party idea. Some of the words may be too difficult for younger players or more PG-13. If you wish to adapt for a kids’ party, read through the cards before you get started if you’re playing with kids or teens.

Just remove the cards that you’d like to avoid and store them with the adult set of clues separately.

We also included blank cards so you can add your own forbidden words that might be age-appropriate for younger kids.

How to Play Valentine Taboo Cards

The taboo game rules are simple. To get started, players will break into small teams of 3-4 people each.

The first player begins the guessing game by drawing one card and then reading the “guess word” to themself. The word at the top of the card is the word/phrase they will be described so the other players on their team will guess it.

The words below are the “forbidden words” that the clue giver should avoid.

Clues are given one Valentine’s word at a time, with the team members guessing until they get the word. To make sure the game stays on task, a one-minute timer can be used.

If the teammates guess the word, the team gets the point.

The game works well for groups as small as 4 and doesn’t need an even number to play, making it easy to plan activities for any party, gathering, or event. Players will be on the edge of their seats trying to declare their team the winner!

Printable Valentine Taboo Cards

Valentine Taboo Game Cards

Get your copy of Valentine Taboo Cards here. Included with the set are 128 Forbidden Word Cards for Valentine’s Day.

  • 112 Valentine Taboo Game Cards PDF
  • Taboo Instructions Sheet
  • Bonus: 16 Taboo Cards Template PDF Instant Download (make as many copies as needed)

No matter how you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, I hope these Valentine Taboo cards inspire you to have fun with the people you love. Happy Playing!

Check out our Valentine’s Day ideas for more inspiration and to help you plan the perfect party!

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Valentine Forbidden Words Game.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Want more Valentine Ideas this February 14th? Enjoy these Teacher Valentine Ideas to gift your teacher a small token of appreciation. Pin to Pinterest.

Also toast cheers to the girls with these Galentine’s Day Ideas for all your girlfriends, mothers and/or daughters! Pin to Pinterest.

Have 60 seconds? Enjoy these Minute to Win it Valentine’s Day Games. Use at a classroom party, with the girls on Valentine’s Day, for a February Game Night or at a Valentine Party. Pin to Pinterest.

Minute to Win it Valentine's Day Games



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Adorable Valentine Scavenger Hunt for Everyone!

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day

published date: November 16, 2021
modified datt: January 05,2023

Download these fun clues for a Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt! This is the perfect day to add some fun excitement to the day with a little bit of mystery, too! Fun for a creative way to show someone that you love and care about them on a day that is all about love! Full of rhyming riddles, this Valentine Scavenger Hunt is so much fun for all ages to join in on!

Valentine Scavenger Hunt

We can all agree that Valentine’s Day is a day that is all about fun ideas and doing things that you love for others. But part of the fun is thinking outside of the box and trying new ideas! The great part about Valentine’s Day games is that you can use this for friends for a fun game or for a loved one to have their gift waiting for them at the end!

This fun scavenger hunt is a great way to add some excitement to the day and keep them guessing (and looking!) at the same time! This would be fun for the kids to print and cut out and create their very own scavenger hunt easily on their own. Get ready – there is sure to be running and searching happening all over the house!

What are some fun gift ideas for Valentine’s Day?

Gift ideas all just depend on who you’re buying them for! Chocolate is always a great gift idea because who doesn’t love that? This list of Valentine Gifts for the Men may help you find some choices, too!

Don’t forget that trips or overnight stays make fun gifts as well. Sometimes planning a surprise trip is so much more fun than shopping for a gift that they may or may not truly want.

Just remember that the options are endless so have fun and plan or buy (or make!) them something that you think they’ll love!

How do you prepare for a Scavenger Hunt?

The biggest thing to remember is that you need to make sure that you have your clue cards lined up and prepared. That way, when they start the scavenger hunt, it’ll be a smooth process for them to go from clue to clue without any issues.

Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Clues and Ideas

Play cupid this February and take your cutie on a treasure hunt!  Use these scavenger hunt clues to create the most Epic Valentine’s Day Hunt, ever! This is the perfect way to add fun to the biggest day all about love!

There are 20 riddles that are included with this fun scavenger hunt, and I’ve included a few of them to show you how fun they are!

For the full list of easy-to-print and ready-to-use riddles, scroll down to the bottom!

Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt Clue One

“Hey, there cutie! It’s Valentine’s Day! To start the treasure hunt, go to the room where you play!”

Valentine Scavenger Hunt Clue two

“To find the next clue, follow this rule. Go to the place where the food stays cool.”

“Roses are Red, violets are blue. our next clue is found inside your shoe.” 

“I hope you’re ready for a whole lotta lovin’. The next clue is found in the room with the oven.”

This great activity can be used for younger kids, teens, and even your significant other like a boyfriend or husband. Simply download your treasure hunt printable clues and then choose your order adding numbers to the back of the cards. Take your numbered clues and begin the process of creating your at home scavenger hunt displaying them around the home.

Hold on to the first hint and hand it off to the player. It will be the instructions that will lead them on a fun treasure hunt. As your sweetheart follows the cute clues, have a fun surprise at the end of the hunt or display little treats along the way.

Valentine Scavenger Hunt PDF

Get ready to create a Valentine’s Day that no one will forget. Just download out this printable Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt for a truly fun time!

Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt

Included in the Valentine’s Day printable riddles are:

  • 20 Valentine’s Day Themed Scavenger Hunt Riddles printable PDF Instant Download
  • Valentine Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key

For this printable Valentine Scavenger Hunt at home, use the clues that are fitting for your valentine and skip the clues that are not!

Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Printable

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Check out our Fun Valentine’s Day Games for Kids. These are great for a holiday party at school or home. Pin to Pinterest.

Valentine Party Games

Of course at the end of your hunt, you could have a tasty prize – like a cake! Use these Valentine Cake Ideas as a simple way to make something sweet for your sweetie! Pin to Pinterest.



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Black Elf on the Shelf Doll

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: January 11, 2021
modified datt: December 26,2022

Looking for a diverse group of Elf on the Shelf dolls? We show you where to buy a Black Elf on the Shelf doll and creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily during the Christmas season. These darker-skinned Elves can be used for many mixed cultures and races including Latino, African American, Indian and more.

During the month of November and December, we share a new Elf on the Shelf Idea every day. Get these Elf on the Shelf Ideas in your inbox daily during the elf season! Sign up here!

Black Elf on the Shelf Doll

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Is there a Black Elf on the Shelf?

If you are looking for a Black Elf on the Shelf doll, you are in luck! Yes, there is diverse Elf on the Shelf dolls. In fact, as CCA & B company has grown, there are now different colored Elf on the Shelf dolls and different genders. As someone who actually has one of the original Elf on the Shelf dolls, I have seen how the doll has changed and new dolls have been introduced. It has been nice to see the evolution of time and inclusion of all genders and ethnic groups.

It is important to know, however, that all official Scout Elves (of all colors and genders) do have a red outfit and white collar. Any colored Elf on the Shelf dolls including purple elf, blue elf, leopard elf, pink elf, camo Elf on the Shelf, and black & white Elf on the Shelf dolls are off brands. You also can not buy a brown Elf on the Shelf doll only, you will need to get an Elf doll with the Elf on the Shelf Book.

Black Elf on the Shelf Doll

Where can I get a Black Elf on the Shelf?

There are many places to pick up an African American Elf on the Shelf doll.


Black Elf on the Shelf Near Me

Another good place to find a black Elf on the Shelf is by shopping locally. On Small Business Friday, the day after Black Friday, consider shopping at mom and pop bookstores near you.

Also specialty stores and boutiques have been known to have Elf on the Shelf kits. Sometimes these Elf sets are available longer than your big box stores and large online retailers. Some boutique stores have had Elf on the Shelf doll only (which is never the original Scout Elf, as Scout Elves comes with a Elf on the Shelf book.)

When is the best time to buy an Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf dolls sell out fast when the Christmas season is here. Buy off season and continue to check in if you do not see the Black Elf on the Shelf sale you want. The Elf on the Shelf set includes a book and doll. You can buy some sets with accessories.

Elf on the Shelf boxes will rarely, if all, be discounted below $24. You mainly will find brown Elf on the Shelf sets closer to $30. Do not wait until after Thanksgiving, or you likely will not find the Elf doll you want.

Keep an eye on our Elf on the Shelf Black Friday deals.

The dark skinned Elf on the Shelf dolls can be used with any family. We have close friends from India, that have used this as an Indian Elf on the Shelf doll.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. If you are new to Frugal Coupon Living, welcome! You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. Sign up here to get new ideas daily in your inbox during the Elf season.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  (Notice that original Elf on the Shelf doll I spoke of above!)

Want more for your Elf on the Shelf doll(s)? You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including Black Elf on the Shelf Names. They are quite North Pole traditional – Snowflake, Tinsel, Faith, Star, Frosty, etc.

Or Elf yourself with our free printable Elf Template including a dark skinned Elf. This paper Elf brings everyone into the holiday spirit.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


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Goodbye Elf on the Shelf | 18+ Creative Last Night Ideas

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published date: December 23, 2020
modified datt: December 24,2022

What do you do with the Elf on the Shelf on Christmas Eve?– It’s time to say “Goodbye, Elf on the Shelf!” Your Elf is headed to the North Pole. We’ve rounded up over eighteen creative ways to say goodbye to your friend from the North Pole on their last night, including a goodbye letter from Elf on the Shelf, an Elf retirement letter, Christmas Eve Elf on the Shelf Ideas, and more!

Even if you’ve just begun the Elf on the Shelf tradition, you might already be wondering how to see your North Pole friend off once Christmas is over. If you have been with us for a long time, you know we do Elf on the Shelf Ideas all November and December long. Since we are the Elf on the Shelf experts, we have spent lots of time finding the best Goodbye Elf on the Shelf ideas. From the moment your Elf on the Shelf comes through the door, it can be a daunting task to come up with and execute creative ideas for Elf to keep the kids happy. So, we put together a list chock-full of ideas for Elf on the Shelf to say good-bye so your last night doesn’t have to be an extra source of stress! Read on to discover a free printable Elf on the Shelf goodbye letter, Christmas Eve Elf on the Shelf ideas, Elf on the Shelf saying goodbye ideas, and lots more!

Tip: If you are forgetful to change your elf, don’t forget our Elf on the Shelf Tip – tried and true, never forget to move your elf again!

departure elf on the shelf last night

When Does Elf on the Shelf Leave?

“When does Elf on the Shelf go home?” New to the Elf on the Shelf Tradition? Are you wondering when the right time for Elf on the Shelf to pack up and leave is? The truth is, the Goodbye Elf on the Shelf tradition varies from family to family. Some families opt to say “Goodbye, Elf on the Shelf” on Christmas Eve so the Elf can get back to the North Pole before Christmas Day. Other families prefer for Elf to be present on Christmas morning when everyone is opening gifts, then make their departure later that same evening.

For most families, however, Elf leaves the night Christmas Eve when Santa drops off the Christmas gifts. That gives your Elf a chance to hop in the big red sack and take a ride home with Santa back to the North Pole. So, for most members of the Elf Moving Committee, you will create your very last Elf idea on December 23rd and set up your Goodbye Elf on the Shelf idea to be discovered the following day. Your kids will say their final goodbyes on Christmas Eve. When your children wake Christmas morning, your Elf will be gone. They will be sad, but you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you have a whole year before Elf on the Shelf returns!

Is Elf leaving for good? Grab this Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter. It has a sweet note about all the fun Elf has had over the years with your family.

Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter

What do you do on the last day of Elf on a Shelf?

The last day of Elf on the Shelf can take a few forms. First, you can keep it easy with an elf Printable like a Christmas Eve scavenger hunt or good-bye letter.  You also can make it very simple by placing the Elf on a shelf and asking for a huge with a note. You see, Elf doesn’t need magic to return to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. He goes with Santa.

If you want to make it more challenging or do something totally exciting, insert Elf in a Balloon or have a huge Christmas Eve breakfast presented. Instead of for the arrival, you could even make your very own Elf on the Shelf parade back to the North Pole.

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Looking to make your Elf on the Shelf last day extra special? Make your Goodbye Elf on the Shelf activity an adventure for your kids. You can download and print this Christmas Scavenger Hunt and use with or without an Elf on the Shelf Doll.

This Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to find stockings Christmas morning. You can also do it on Christmas Eve and lead the kids towards finding a special Christmas Eve Box. This set includes 22 clues for tons of scavenger fun. Choose the route and clues that work well for your home and family!

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas

Elf on the Shelf Postcard

Your kids don’t have to lose touch with Elf, even though they are leaving! Let them keep in contact with Elf on the Shelf with these adorable postcards.

After saying “Goodbye, Elf on the Shelf”, make sure to send a postcard from elf’s travel over the 10+ months he is not with you. The fun lasts all year long!

We have a postcard for you to send from Elf visiting the North Pole (perhaps right after his return back with Santa), Elf visiting the beach (now that he has time to relax) and even send an Elf Back to School note in August/September when the kids return to school! They will love checking in with their North Pole friend before they get started with school for the year.

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We have an exclusive coupon code. Save 25% off your Elf postcard bundle with code POSTAL. Send your child a postcard a few times throughout the year so saying goodbye isn’t hard!

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Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Goodbye Letter from Elf on the Shelf + Gift – Elf brings a disposable camera and letter. Elf lets you make new memories after he’s gone! | Eighteen25

It’s time to say goodbye – Tape Elf to your clock and include a Goodbye Elf on the Shelf letter that reads, “Time to say good-bye!” | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf is all packed up and heading back to the North Pole! This one is great if Elf isn’t catching a ride back on Santa’s sleigh. Put his accessories in the backseat. | A Little Bit Funky

Before Elf goes, have Elf bring cookies for Santa. If your child prefers to make cookies for Santa themselves, the Elf can bring cookie mix or ingredients instead. | Frugal Coupon Living

Another last night idea for Elf: This Goodbye letter from Elf on the Shelf includes a printable letter and hidden candy. Yum! | Pocketful of Paint

Have Elf bring a new Christmas book to read on Christmas Eve (we highly recommend Humphrey’s First Christmas!) | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Last Day Ideas

See You Next Year! Make your own goodbye letter from Elf on the Shelf with a pair of scissors and a magazine. Cut out the letters you need, and voila! | Frugal Coupon Living

Goodbye Elf on the Shelf packs his bags. Make Elf’s suitcases out of jewelry boxes and a pipe cleaner for the handle. So cute! | Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats

See our full list of Elf Suitcase Ideas and an Elf on the Shelf Suitcase Printable.


Take a photo of Elf hugging your child goodbye while they are fast asleep on Christmas Eve. | Amy on Pinterest

Try this Elf on the Shelf goodbye hug letter for a sweet last moment. Leave a note on the mirror with a request for a hug before bed. | Stephanie on Pinterest

Touching is okay, just this once! You can let the kids kiss their Elf goodbye. After all, there’s no magic necessary to return to the house! | Balancing Home

Sniff sniff, I’m sad I have to leave. Surround your Elf on the Shelf doll with tissues and a sweet note. | Trina on Pinterest

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Elf on the Shelf Saying Goodbye Ideas

If your Elf is especially silly, let him thank your kids for being in good spirits this year and tell them you will see them next year. | Leslie on Pinterest

It’s the end of Elf’s journey at your house. Here’s Elf approaching the finish line! | A Small Snippet

I love this one — have Elf vanish through a mirror or a glass door, leaving a mysterious note behind. | Frugal Coupon Living

Let Elf deliver Christmas Eve pajamas for your kids to wear on Christmas Eve night and Christmas Morning! | Elf on the Shelf

“Dear Santa, I’m Coming Home Tonight!” Have Elf send a quick email to Santa on the computer. He can even mention that your kids made it to the “Nice” list. | Busy Kids Happy Mom

Let the kids have Christmas breakfast with the Elf before he heads back to the North Pole! | Catch My Party

Looking for Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Ideas? Check out our Elf on the Shelf Door Ideas. You can make a door for Elf’s arrival and for Elf’s departure. Some cute ideas come with Christmas lights, white picket fences and evergreen wreaths. Make Elf’s journey back home as festive as possible. This magic door can be how Elf returns to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus every night!


One final idea for you: Try this The End is Near Goodbye Elf on the Shelf idea this year! Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget to say hello! Check out all of our Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy this amazing list of Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to your printable, Christmas, and Elf on the Shelf boards.

Also stay with us all season long as we share our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Hundreds of ideas for every night of the week! Pin to Pinterest on your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas boards.



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Elf on the Shelf Zipline with Balloons

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published date: December 24, 2022
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Create a quick and easy zipline of Christmas balloons with this Elf on the Shelf zipline idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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I don’t know what to call this. Balloon zipline? Sounds good…. Elf on the Shelf Balloon Zipline.

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Zipline

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This balloon zipline is quick. You will need to blow up balloons or you can use a handheld balloon pump.

Supplies


Instructions

Find a few chairs in your home. Cut a string about seven feet apart (later the string will hang about three to four feet apart.)

On the string, tie a balloon every 8 to 12 inches. Once you have about five balloons on the string, put it aside.

Repeat the process.

Tie your balloon strings to two chairs. Have one string of balloons high and one low.

Hang your elf on the balloon zipline (you might want to tie him on the the strings too – safety first!)

Viola. You are done.

You might recognize these balloons from our Elf on the Shelf Balloon Garland tutorial. Also see these Elf on the Shelf Balloon Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Zipline Ideas

Do you know an educator that loves a North Pole visitor? Teachers, take a look at these Classroom Elf on the Shelf ideas including a zipline using headphones.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for School | Elf Headphone Zipline

Candy canes make excellent ziplines. Grab a string and hang your Scout Elf from the Candy Cane. See an example if these Candy Cane Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Ideas

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

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Funny Elf on the Shelf Toilet Bow

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published date: December 23, 2022
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Out of elf ideas? How about a little potty humor? Turn a toilet bowl into toilet bows with this funny Elf on the Shelf Toilet Bow idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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It’s the end of the elf season…. are you clocking out? Me too. It’s so hard to keep the ideas going so here is an easy one to pass the days.

See more Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas – you’re welcome.

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Bows

Get it? Elf on the Shelf toilet bows instead of toilet bowls. Man we need potty humor this late in the season. Hang in there. It’s almost done.

Supplies


Instructions

Look… i am going to give you instructions but I don’t think you need them.

Get sticky Christmas bows.

Peel the back of the bow off.

Stick to the toilet.

As an option, add tape to better secure the bows.

Done.

See more Elf on the Shelf Toilet Ideas, Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper ideas and Elf on the Shelf Bathroom ideas.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

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Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions? Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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Elf on the Shelf Climbing Ideas + Gummy Bear Rock Wall

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published date: December 22, 2022
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Elves never stop exploring. Take a look at these Elf on the Shelf climbing ideas plus a DIY Elf Gummy Bear Rock wall. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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There are plenty of fun ways the Elf can climb. This one might take the cake when it comes t cute and creative ideas. With the right supplies, I bet you could put this idea together quickly.

Elf on the Shelf Climbing Gummy Bear Rock Wall

This idea makes me smile so much. Do you have one or multiple elves? Create a DIY climbing wall for the Elf on the Shelf.

Supplies


Instructions

Get your postboard or foam board.

Using a marker, right at the top of the board. aka wall, “Gummy Bear Rock Wall.”

Using a hot glue gun, glue gummy bears horizontally on your wall. Let dry.

Once dry, stage yoru elves to climb the wall. Christmas baker’s twine will be very helpful for keeping your Scout Elf in place. You can glue the end of the string to the back of the wall.

So fun! We think your little ones will en joy this idea.

Elf on the Shelf Climbing Ideas

Want more climbing ideas for Elf on the Shelf. Grab your Baker’s Twine, there are many things your elf can climb.

Grab your Christmas bows and make this fun Bow Elf on the Shelf Climbing Wall.

Grab string and Elf can also climb a bookshelf.

Are there yummy cookies on the counter? Whatever the treat, Elf on the Shelf climbs cans to reach the kitchen countertop.

How about a climbing board game? Chutes and Ladders was fun growing up, play Elf Sledding and Climbing Game.

Elf on the Shelf Sledding & Climbing Chutes & Ladders Board

Lastly did you know you can catch your elf moving on camera – catch Elf on the Shelf climbing the christmas tree.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

Share-Post-on-Pinterest-Frugal-Coupon-Living

Follow on social media! Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions? Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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