(AP) – A few years ago, Kurt Neesley of Redondo Beach, California, was brainstorming where to put his family’s Elf on the Shelf for his three kids to find the next morning. He decided to make it look ...

As the days inch nearer to Christmas, families across the country are taking part in "Elf on the Shelf" festivities, where a small elf figurine is placed around the home every day to watch if children ...

Since his big debut 10 years ago, parents have gone above and beyond to think up cute and clever antics for the Elf on the Shelf to get into. This year, one dad managed to make everyone's favorite elf ...