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Did you know the Elf can get sick? Yep! The Christmas pox requires an Elf on the Shelf Sick note with this cute Elf illness idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We have a case of the Christmas pox. Scout Elf is sick and we need a few ideas.

Does Elf on the Shelf get sick?

Yes, the Christmas Elf can get stick. There are a few illnesses Elf might have…

• Reindeer Flu
• Christmas Pox
• Covid (might need Elf on the Shelf quarantine)
• Touch-idous (when Elf is touched)

When this happens, elf might need to sit out two days or recieve get-well magic delivered. These illnesses can be cured with a prescription from doctor Elf, a sick Elf note, your child doing a good dead for Elf, or a little bit of Christmas magic – aka glitter or cinnamon dust.

Sick Elf on the Shelf

Well this ensures your child won’t touch Elf on the Shelf. Elf is contagious with Christmas Pox.

Supplies

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Mini Sticker Dots
• Paper
• Pen or Marker

Instructions

For this easy Elf idea, sit your Elf on the Shelf in a medicine cabinet, the bathroom or an open space.

Add a few rainbow dot stickers to look like Christmas pox illness.

Using a pen or marker, write a Elf on the Shelf sick note… “I have Christmas pox. Be careful, I’m contagious.”

Sick Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Want to extend this idea? There are a lot of reasons you might have a sick Elf on the Shelf. Take a look at these sick elves and how to resolve the Elf illness.

Use a tissue box or even a barbie Bed and off a sick Elf some medicine and a thermometer. You can use a blanket you have on hand or a washcloth. Tip: Make sure your Elf medicine is child-roof.

Need a printable elf doctors note? Grab this official Santa Elf on the Shelf Prescription for a sick elf. This Reindeer Flu sick note sits elf for 2 full days. This doctor’s note is doctor’s order!

Elf on the Shelf can break a leg (not the kind that delivers on stage) for a messy room. This is a fun way to encourage your child to pick up.

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!

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 popular 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.

• Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
• Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
• Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
• Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, Elf on the Shelf notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
• DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
• Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
• Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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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