Mom 'Retires' Elf on the Shelf with Hilarious Letter from Santa
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Christy Heins, of North Aurora, Illinois, shared her exit strategy for getting out of the Elf on the Shelf routine in a hilarious Facebook post on Dec. 3
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Mom's Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter
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Mom's Elf on the Shelf Retirement Idea With Santa Note
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6 Totally Awesome Elf on the Shelf Letters for Arrival & Fill in the Blank
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The Strange And Sweet History Of The Elf On The Shelf
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6 Totally Awesome Elf on the Shelf Letters for Arrival & Fill in the Blank
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Mom 'Retires' Elf on the Shelf With Funny Letter From the North Pole
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83 Funny, Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Christmas 2024
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The Elf on the Shelf' brand's magical story started with co-founder's family and its own Christmas elf
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83 Funny, Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Christmas 2024
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The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition with Blue Eyed North Pole : Carol Aebersold~Chanda Bell: Toys & Games
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Christmas magic or sinister surveillance? Parents weigh in on Elf on the Shelf
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Mom throws away elf on the shelf after husband's pranks go too far
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