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How to Survive Elf Season With Zero Stress + Roasts Your Big Kids Will Actually Laugh At

If you’re reading this, congratulations — you’ve made it to December, where the hot cocoa is flowing, the kids are arguing about who gets the “good” blanket, and Buddy the Elf has returned to judge your household behavior from random shelves.

If you’re anything like me, you start Elf Season with big Pinterest energy and end it around December 12th muttering,

“Why did I ever start this tradition? Why? For who? FOR WHAT?”

But this year?
We’re leveling up.
Your Elf will be the ROAST MASTER.
Your boys (especially those 9–12yrs range who think they’re comedians with brain rot) will actually find this funny.

And the best part?
Zero stress. Zero perfection. Zero 3 a.m. scrambling.
PLUS— a bundle of “67” brain rot coloring pages you can download and print for FREE and be DONE.

Let’s go, mama. 💁‍♀️🎄

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🎯 Why This Plan Works for Big Kids (and Tired Moms)

Because let’s be honest: teens and tweens are over the magic… but NOT over roasting each other.

And definitely not over football trash talk.
And absolutely not over the “67” brain rot memes.

Plus — you’re busy.
Laundry, work, Elf chaos, keeping small humans alive…
So this plan is step-by-step, super easy, and checked-off daily so you don’t even have to think.

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🎁 THE OFFICIAL 25-DAY ELF PLAN (Mom-Life Friendly, Roast Approved)

Below is each day with:
✨ what Buddy does
✨ a short funny script or roast note
✨ props you already have at home

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📆 25 Days of Elf on the Shelf Ideas — Full Breakdown

(Printable below!)

Day 1 — CRASHED INTO THE TV

Setup: Play a looping cracked-screen video. Elf taped to TV with painter’s tape.
Note: “BRO. I tried to high-five the TV… and LOST.”

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Day 2 — SPORTS FAIL

Setup: Elf with a mini football (or rolled-up foil ball).
Note: “Tried to throw a touchdown. Hit the wall. Not a W.”
Pun Option: “Guess you could say… I fumbled my morning.”

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Day 3 — TOILET PAPER SNOWFALL

Setup: Elf tangled in TP on the counter.
Note: “I made snow! …Mom says clean it up. I vote no.”

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Day 4 — BRAIN-ROT ROAST

Setup: Elf staring at the boys’ shoes.
Note: “These shoes smell like they fought a boss battle.”

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Day 5 — CANDY CANE HIDE & SEEK

Setup: Hide candy canes. Elf holds a clue.
Note: “Find the candy canes! Winner gets bragging rights.”

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Day 6 — BROWN ‘E’S

Setup: Tray of paper-cut brown letter E’s.
Note: “I baked brownies! You’re welcome.”

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Day 7 — SKIBIDI TOILET DAY (CLEAN VERSION)

Setup: Elf sitting on toy toilet.
Note: “Skibidi Toilet called. He said this bathroom needs help.”

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Day 8 — MINI MARSHMALLOW SNOWBALL FIGHT

Setup: Elf + marshmallow pile.
Note: “I challenge you to a snowball fight. You WILL lose.”

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Day 9 — NORTH POLE WORKOUT

Setup: Elf lifting toothpicks with marshmallow weights.
Note: “Training for the Christmas cookie marathon.”

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Day 10 — REINDEER POOP (CHOCOLATE CHIPS)

Setup: Elf near scattered chocolate chips.
Note: “Not mine. It’s Reindeer poop!”

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Day 11 — SPORTS ANNOUNCER TAKEOVER

Setup: Elf holding a paper “mic.”
Note: “BREAKING NEWS: You still haven’t picked up your socks.”

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Day 12 — THE FLOOR IS LAVA

Setup: Use construction paper or color pictures of fire and tape to floor. Tape Elf on the wall/ceiling/cabinet
Note: “The Floor is Lava!”

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Day 13 — CORNY DAD JOKE DAY

Setup: Elf holding a joke card.
Note: “Why couldn’t the Christmas tree stand up? – It had NOEL spine.”

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Day 14 — BRAIN-ROT COLORING PAGES

Setup: Download the included brain rot “67” coloring pages HERE
Note: “You got coloring aura?”

BRAIN ROT COLORING PAGES

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Day 15 — LEGO TRAP

Setup: Elf surrounded by Legos like a “pit.”
Note: “I stepped on one. I saw my elf life flash before my eyes.”

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Day 16 — ELF EMOJI EXPLOSION

Setup: Elf surrounded by sticky notes with hand-drawn emojis.
Note: “I got emoji-tional and decorated everything.”

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Day 17 — ELF WRAPPED THE WRONG THING

Setup: Elf with a roll of wrapping paper, and one random household item partially wrapped — like the remote, a shoe, or a banana.
Note: “I tried wrapping presents… NAILED IT.”

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Day 18 — TOOTHPASTE ART

Setup: A small heart or smiley in toothpaste on mirror.
Note: “I’m an artist. A messy one.”

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Day 19 — ELF WATCHING YOUTUBE BRAIN ROT

Setup: Elf holding an empty toilet paper roll with a “U” drawn on.
Note: “My brain = ROT. YouTube stinks.”

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Day 20 — SPORTS PRACTICE

Setup: Elf with a goal post made from straws.
Note: “Practicing my field goals. Missed every one.”

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Day 21 — LAUNDRY DAY DISASTER

Setup: Elf stuck in the laundry basket.
Note: “I went in to help. I regret everything.”

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Day 22 — ELF IN A CUP

Setup: Elf sitting inside a mug like it’s a hot tub. Top with Marshmallows, wrap his hat in tissue to make it look like a towel. IF you want to take a step further, draw tiny cucumber slices and place over eyes.
Note: “Self Care Day.”

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Day 23 — SILLIEST DAY: PUN STORM

Setup: Elf with pun speech bubbles.
Notes (choose one):

• “I’m snow excited!”
• “Don’t get your tinsel in a twist.”
• “This is elf-respectfully hilarious.”

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Day 24 — ELF TAPE TROUBLE

Setup: Elf tangled in Scotch tape on the counter.
Note: “MISSION: Wrap gifts. RESULT: I wrapped myself.”

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Day 25 — ELF GOODBYE LETTER

Setup: Elf leaves snow angel in flour/powdered sugar with a small goodbye note.
Note: “Peace out bros — I’ll be back next year. Be good, stay goofy, and FLUSH YOUR TOILETS.”

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😂 BONUS: Extra Roast Ideas (Tween-Approved)

1. Sock Roast

Setup: Elf sitting on a pile of dirty socks.
Note: “These socks smell like they lost a fight with a Christmas tree. Toe-tally tragic.”

2. Cereal Box

Setup: Elf inside empty cereal box
Note: “I’m cereal-sly stuck.”

3. Banana Peel

Setup: Elf by banana peel
Note: “I slipped… totally bananas.”

4. Fruit Bowl

Setup: Elf in fruit bowl
Note: “Orange you glad I didn’t eat you?”

5. Toilet Paper Roast

Setup: Elf tangled in toilet paper.
Note: “I tried to wrap presents… but TP happened instead. Roll with it.”

6. Pencil / Desk

Setup: Elf with pencil or notebook
Note: “This homework is un-pencil-ievable.”

7. Toothbrush / Toothpaste

Setup: Elf on bathroom counter
Note: “Brush up… or I’ll paste you with jokes.”

8. Sports Practice Roast

Setup: Elf holding a mini ball or straw goal post.
Note: “Tried to throw a touchdown. Hit the wall. You could say… I fumbled my morning.”

9. Chair / Couch

Setup: Elf lounging
Note: “I’m just here to chair-ish the moment.”

10. Toy Shelf

Setup: Elf on top of toys
Note: “I’m the toy-tally boss.”

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🎄 Embrace the Chaos (and the Lazy Elf Life!)

Here’s the truth: Elf on the Shelf doesn’t need to be a Pinterest-worthy production every single night. Some nights, your elf will get creative… on their own. Some nights, you’ll just move them somewhere vaguely funny and call it a win. And that’s totally okay.

The best part of Elf season isn’t perfection — it’s the giggles, the eye-rolls, and the memories you’re making with your kids. Let the elf make a mess, tell silly jokes, or even “steal” snacks. Your kids will love the chaos more than a perfectly staged setup, and you’ll survive the season without losing your mind.

So pour a cup of coffee, embrace the silliness, and remember: there’s no shame in being lazy with Elf on the Shelf. In fact, it might just make it more magical.

DON’T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD YOUR 67 BRAIN ROT CHRISTMAS COLORING PAGES! CLICK LINK TO DOWNLOAD.

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