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23 genius Elf on the Shelf ideas for desperate parents who are over it.

It’s that time of the year.

16 days ago, Elf on the Shelf seemed like a great idea. You were filled with clever hiding places! Hope! Festive cheer!

Now it’s taking every ounce of self control not to shove that bloody christmas elf in the (not so christmas-y) bin. Permanently.

Listen: Holly Wainwright is done. Finished. Broken. (Post continues after audio…)

There’s just one more week to go, people. ONE MORE WEEK. And to make this last phase that little bit smoother, we’ve rounded up 23 genius Elf on the Shelf ideas that your kids will love and help you keep your sanity. At least for a bit longer.

1. Elf goes ziplining.

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2. Elf makes snow angels.

3. Elf gets artistic.

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4. Elf turns robber.

He’s desperate now. #elfontheshelf

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5. Elf builds an army.

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6. Elf turns acrobat.

Francisco the Acrobatic Elf? #FranciscotheElf #ElfontheShelf #Christmas

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7. Elf goes fishing.

8. Elf gets drunk.

Cheers and Happy Holidays from these guys. #elf #elfontheshelf #merrychristmas

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9. Elf and chill.

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10. Elf goes portable.

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11. Elf shifts the blame.

Chocolate spread not shit???? #elfontheshelf #EddieYouBastard

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12. Elf in disguise.

#elfontheshelf Day 16

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13. Elf gets stuck.

He he! #elfontheshelfideas #elfontheshelf #elfontheshelf2017

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14. Elf turns YouTuber.

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15. Elf wants to go online shopping.

He’s desperate now. #elfontheshelf

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16. Elf is lit.

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17. Elf goes rogue.

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18. Elf goes for a ride.

#elfontheshelf

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19. Elf selfie.

20. Elf vs dino.

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21. Elf the wrapper.

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22. Elf the masterchef.

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23. Ice cool Elf.