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Kindness elves are the new Elf on the Shelf

This new twist takes kindness to the next level

Kindness elves are the new Elf on the Shelf

This new twist takes kindness to the next level

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Kindness elves are the new Elf on the Shelf

This new twist takes kindness to the next level

The Elf on the Shelf started out as really fun idea 바카라 게임 웹사이트 a little elfin dude would visit your home for the month of December and get . But he'd also "watch" your kids and report back to Santa if they were toeing the line between naughty and nice. After a while, that started . Christmas isn't just about keeping up on your best behavior so you can get the maximum amount of presents, after all.

A few years ago, an alternative appeared on the scene: . Though the origin is a little fuzzy (one blogger reports that first appeared in 2013), the idea seemed to gain steam after Anna, the blogger behind , wrote about her 바카라 게임 웹사이트 and her for how to play with them.

Instead of pulling pranks and getting into mischief, these elves (which you can or buy 바카라 게임 웹사이트 Anna will be ) suggest acts of kindness kids can do instead. It's a tradition that feels a little more true to the celebration of the season, but is still lots of fun.

The one caveat? Admittedly, this twist on Elf on the Shelf is still extra work for mom and dad. Here are a few ideas to get your Kindness Elf tradition started this year:

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Introduce the elves with a letter.

Lisa, the brains behind , wrote up a letter (penned by the elves, of course) so that her kids could excitedly await 바카라 게임 웹사이트 and understand 바카라 게임 웹사이트 what was to come.

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Write a thoughtful poem.

You don't have to be Shakespeare, but a short, witty stanza or two is a magical, playful way to introduce your elves. The blogger behind wrote one to remind little ones what the Christmas season is all about.

Catch a Single Thought

Name them after something meaningful.

Get literal with your elves. Jess, the blogger of , gave hers Nordic names that translate to peace, love and joy.

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The Imagination Tree

Bake something for friends.

Anna at the had her elves encourage kids to get baking 바카라 게임 웹사이트 it is a holiday tradition, after all. But their goodies would then be shared with pals.

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Snap a family picture.

Janelle of put her elves to work. The mini helpers took a picture of the family (err, with a little help from the auto-timer feature). The special snap will help everyone remember this year's Christmastime.

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Donate to charity.

Remembering those less fortunate than us is a tenet of the holiday season 바카라 게임 웹사이트 and who's to say you can't de-clutter your house a little at the same time?

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The Imagination Tree

Give a truly thoughtful gift.

Anna at also had her elves instruct the kids to think of all the things they loved about a specific family or friend. Once they were done writing, Anna helped her kiddos fill up a jar of the praises to give as a gift.

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Encourage new friendships.

Erica, the blogger behind , brought in an elfin duo for her first grade classroom each morning (but you can use her ideas at home, too). We love the idea of using the elves to foster new friends and make everyone in the class feel welcome.

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Allow the elves to lead by example.

In a perfect world, a magical elf will clean a child's messy room 바카라 게임 웹사이트 but the Kindness Elves will have to do in the meantime. Amy, the blogger behind , showed her daughter how happy it made her when their "family elf" cleaned up her mess. Sure, you're basically just doing the work for them, but by setting an example, you can help kids learn how to "pay it forward."

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