Christy Heins, of North Aurora, Illinois, shared her exit strategy for getting out of the Elf on the Shelf routine in a ... each morning and serving as Santa Claus' eyes and ears throughout ...

And thanks to clever Christmas traditions like Elf on the Shelf, it's also the most fun! This beloved holiday game has become a staple in many households, making the season even more magical ...

The story goes that Santa's Scout Elves fly ... self-published their book and elf kit, Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas ...