Elves and Fairies
- At November 4, 2013
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I am sure you are all familiar with the Elf on the Shelf book/tradition (if not, visit ElfOnTheShelf.com to learn more!) that started several years ago.

Image: ElfOnTheShelf.com
The internet starts buzzing this time of the year as parents search for fun, new ideas for the family Elf during the holiday season! While I do not have children of my own just yet, I DO have a niece and a nephew who come over regularly. Even though my new house is still a work in progress, I still make a point to make their visits with me a little magical. I guess I just want to be known as the “cool Aunt”! So last year, I bought my very own Elf on the Shelf and am determined to come up with a bunch of creative ideas for the holidays this year.
When my niece and nephew come for visits, we tend to spend a lot of time in the yard. We make little nature crafts, play tag, have tea parties and race battery powered cars. I love to let them be imaginative, so we play restaurant, house…whatever they want. Sometimes I think I have more fun than they do, because I get the added pleasure of listening to their crazy cute imaginations!
I just found this over-the-top cute idea for the yard that I was thinking to incorporate with Elf on the Shelf this holiday season – a tiny Elf/Fairy door that you can attach to a tree!

Image: plowhearth.com
I can’t wait to have the kids over and put the Elf out in the garden next to this little door and tiny windows! I am also going to head over to the craft store for some tiny little garden pots! The site I found that sells the door (see link above) also has other little Elf/Fairy furniture, houses, etc.The Elf can come for the holidays, then I can get a little fairy and gnome for the rest of the year!
This will be so fun for the little ones!