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Unique Finds | Terra Cotta Bread Warming Basket

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: November 04, 2019
modified datt: November 04,2019

Serve warm bread and keep it warm on the table in this beautiful Woven Bread Basket. The secret is a whitewashed, oval, terra cotta stone that is incised with a curvy, double vines design. All you have to do is heat the stone in the oven for 10 minutes and place it in the bottom of the basket. Then wrap your fresh baked, or not, bread in a towel and set on top of the stone to keep it warm. Mmmmmm.

Check out our Baking Hacks and Tips.


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Simplistic Wire Holly Wreath Craft for Christmas

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: November 03, 2019
modified datt: November 03,2019

DIY Minimal Christmas Wreath. Tutorial on how to make a simplistic wire Holly Wreath craft for Christmas. A few simple steps and supplies create a beauty farmhouse wreath.

Holly Wreath Craft

We wanted to add our own ideas to last year’s DIY Christmas Wreaths. Because we are pretty pumped about simplistic crafts, this wreath was just that – easy.

Using wire, felt, and pom-poms, create an easy and elegant Christmas Wreath for the door, to hang from Kitchen cabinets to display to adorn a Christmas vignette in your home.

Christmas Wire Wreath Supplies

Just a few simple supplies make this elegant holly wreath.

You can actually find these red pom poms at the Dollar Store!


Christmas Holly Wreath Directions

You can use 14 gauges or 16 gauge wire to make the wreath base. Determine the size of the wreath and circle the wire 2 to 3 times creating the determined round wreath base. Coil the open ends of the wire around the base band. (Our wreath is about 8 inches across.)

Next, cut small pieces of wires from the same wire bundle. These small wire pieces will be used to create branches around the wire base.

Like the image below, take any one of the wire pieces and coil half of the wire around the base tightly. Keep the other half (more or less than half as you prefer) of the coiled wire facing outside or inside of the round wire base.

Continue to add the small wire pieces to the wire wreath base. Keep the branches relatively close (but not too close) to each other. Spread apart like branches on a bush or tree.

Personalize your wreath: You can coil and fill the whole wreath base with the small wire branches or you can fill one fourth of the base like I did.

Next, we chose two different shades of green colored felt fabrics (or you can chose one color if you want to). Trace small leaf shapes on the selected felts and cut them out nicely.

If using hot glue, prepare the hot glue gun. Take a felt leaf cutout and attach it with a small wire branch on its outer edge by gluing any one of the open ends of the leaf. Glue half of the leaf with the wire branch, keeping the other half intact.

Continue to glue felt leaves with the wire branches.

Once the open ends of the wire branches are filled take the remaining felt leaves and slightly fold the half of the leaves along the middle line. This is to give the leaves a cute 3-D look. Apply glue along the fold to secure it.

Now attach the half folded leaves between the previously glued leaves on the wire base. Try filling the wire branches.

Done attaching the leaves? Finally, select some red or white pompoms and attach them on the leaves.

Display and enjoy!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Wire Wreath Craft craft.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!


Take a look at this full list of Homemade DIY Christmas Wreaths including our Rosemary Wreath. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save this Farmhouse Christmas Decor – Ideas for decorating your home this holiday season! Pin to Pinterest.



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Sports Elf on the Shelf Ideas Basketball Hoop

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

published date: November 03, 2019
modified datt: November 03,2019

Two points for this Sports Elf on the Shelf Idea Basketball Hoop. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily plus free printables.

Sports Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Basketball Hoop

Dribble, dribble, dribble, shoot, shoot. Put that Elf in the hoop, hoop! (Any other former cheerleaders know this cheer?)

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! 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 six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

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.  You also can sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas Basketball Hoop

It wasn’t a night I could invest much effort. You get it. You have been there. If you have a sports or basketball fan, this is a cute idea for him. He might even want to shoot hoops with Elf – just be careful!

Don’t forget, if your Elf falls, we have Elf on the Shelf Magic Grippers! This ensures no magic is lost when you move your elf.

Sports Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed


Add a Basketball Printable for Elf on the Shelf

So I looked through Pinterest (because that is what I do!) While we did not use a basketball printable, we found a couple of cute basketball printable for you. Not free, but really cute, I really fell in love with this Basketball Scoreboard Printable. You could put your own numbers on the top of the board and personalize it for your elf! It’s an instant download, so personalize it and then print it right away.

Want to step up your game. You can also get creative with a fruit basketball pizza! Or you could just print these free printables, Slam Dunk and Go Team, from The Littles and Me! Check out all of our Slam Dunk Recipes if you are staying with the basketball theme.

Sports Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Etsy also has other Sports Elf on the Shelf Props and Accessories. Turn Elf into your #1 fan with a Sports Jersey and #1 Hand.

Additionally, Scout Elf has their own Elf on the Shelf Claus Couture Winter Sportsman Set. This includes a Fishing Hut with a warm sportsman vest, candy-cane fishing pole, and attachable felt beard. Additionally it comes with Orna-Moments DIY papercrafts including a fun Holiday Rowboat and Snowmobile for your Scout Elf.


One sports Elf on the Shelf Idea we love is our Foosball Table. (That was fun to spell!) Elf is ready for some fun. You can see more in our Elf on the Shelf Master List.

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

We have printables too! (No, we do not have basketball printables… yet.)  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. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!


Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

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 on the Shelf Printables.

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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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!


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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Building Blocks Christmas Countdown

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published date: November 09, 2019
modified datt: November 03,2019

Everyone loves looking forward to Christmas and counting down the days is fun and creative with this Countdown to Christmas Building Blocks Advent Calendar Set. Build using the easy to remove 1×1 Pixels and the unique, patent pending 3D Bricks. This advent calendar set is something your child will love to create and display year after year~



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Every Kid in a Park – Free National Park Pass

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published date: November 07, 2019
modified datt: November 03,2019

See the national parks for free with your Every Kid in a Park pass! Every year, beginning September 1, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid in a Park pass! This pass provides free access to national parks across the country.

Every Kid in a Park is a federal public lands youth initiative to get all 4th graders and their families to experience the places that are home to our country’s natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture.




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Relaxed Tee – Walmart is Stepping Up Their Game!

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published date: November 06, 2019
modified datt: November 03,2019

The Nlife Women’s Crew Neck Long Sleeve Leopard Print Top is a perfect option for your casual occasion.This top features a elbow patch and leopard print.Pair it with a jeans or casual pants will give it very flattering look. True to size.




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Fall Hack: The Boot Cuff

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published date: November 05, 2019
modified datt: November 02,2019

Wear these Womens Cable Knit Boot Cuffs with tights, leggings, skirts and skinny jeans for a sweet and cozy look. These boot toppers are very stretchy and can be worn over jeans or leggings and they keep their shape even after pulling and stretching them over your clothing and shoes or boots. They’re made of soft knit acrylic fabric and will breathe new life in to the same old leggings or boots that you wear often.



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Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids

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

published date: November 02, 2019
modified datt: November 02,2019

Our Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids gives elf permission to move at night or while the kids are in school. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids

Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids

The Christmas Tree is up! The Christmas Season is back – and guess what; we are back with Elf on the Shelf! 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 six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Shop Elf Letter to Older Kids + Digital Downloads

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.  You also can sign up for all of our Elf on the Shelf Printables here.

Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids

Are your older kids involved in Elf on the Shelf. As the kids got older and still wanted visits from Elf, ideas became complicated. For one, sometimes I was in bed before the kids. That meant, either Elf did not move, or he/she moved when they were at school.

Elf on the Shelf Letter Template to Older Kids

This letter fully explains why Elf might move at different times of the day.

Maybe you knew it, or maybe not,
But I have been back awhile and watching you a lot.
Now that you’re older and staying up late,
Some of my trips to Santa, may have to wait.
I may travel at night, when you’re snuggled in tight.
I may travel when you’re in school, and out of my sight.
So please be patient when you’re looking for me,
Here or there we will have lots of Elf fun, you will see!

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

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Download a Free, Printable Letter from Santa

Of course, this letter is from Elf, but did you know you can also Download a Free, Printable Letter from Santa from ElfontheShelf.com? Your elf may bring this letter from Santa back from the North Pole. Want to write the letter yourself, that works too! Check out our Printable Elf on the Shelf Postcard!

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

We 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. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

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 on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf Social Media Page

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.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook

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!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

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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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.