Frequently Asked Questions:

WHY these elves don't come bendable is beyond me - it's nearly impossible to position them! I found this amazing kit that helps you add wire to your elf and it's SUPER easy to do (no, you do not need sewing experiece!
Flex Elf Kit: $14.99 on amazon

GLUE DOTS! These things are the #1 tool you need for a fun elf season! It's gives your elf the capability to hold on to things without ruining the actual elf!
Glue Dots on Amazon
These can be found at any craft store as well!

I try to use as many props as I can from our house: Barbie toys, American Girl accessories, etc.
Etsy has been a great place to find custom accessories & outfits
Amazon has all of the "Elf on the Shelf" branded gear, but you can also find "miniature" everything here!

Yes - I have a general outline of what Zippy will do each day. For example, knowing Riley has gymnastics on Mondays, I'm going to plan for Zippy to wear her gymnastics leotard on a Monday! Of course, this plan is fluid because life happens! For example, if Riley falls and breaks her arm (heaven forbid)....you better believe Zippy is going to show up the next morning with a broken arm too!
I have Zippy in the back of my mind all year long, so if I ever come across something miniature, I grab it, knowing it could make a perfect item for Zippy. For example, I came across a mini recycle bin at the dollar store in February! I saw it and immediately knew how I could use it...so I pack it away in a plastic tub in my garage until it's time to plan!
I typically take one day in November to go through everything I have and lay out the "game plan" (but note, it's November 18th, and I have yet to do that for this year, so I don't work too far in advance)!

Molly