Kids are crazy for Elf on the Shelf, but for parents it can be equal parts fun and formidable. Who hasn't spaced out about moving the elf one night only to be met with questions from prying tots in the morning? (One mom recently confessed that she told her kids they were too naughty that day for their elf to make the trip back to the North Pole.)
Even if you do remember, in the middle of such a hectic time, it can be almost impossible to think of a new creative spot to put the lil watcher every single night! But help is here: let these 44 pics we found around the web inspire where your elf will wake up tomorrow morning!
Celebrate the Fall season with homemade scented ornaments made from fragrant cinnamon and applesauce. Your lil one will love stirring and mixing this fun dough together and then rolling and cutting out shapes and designs. Hang the dried ornaments from plants or in a window to help 
Some neighborhoods go all out with houses, trees, shrubbery, and garages draped in twinkling lights and Santa statues, while others take a more minimalist approach to holiday outdoor decorating. Everyone has their own preference when it comes to broadcasting seasonal cheer to the rest of the neighborhood. What's yours?
In case you can't make it to Paris to windowshop in person, I thought you might like a peek at the Chanel window that's currently decked out for the holidays. I love the white palette used throughout the window, and the dolls in their little Chanel suits add a childlike charm to the look.
I think holiday décor is best collected year after year, with a mix of homemade and store-bought ornaments. But I must admit I am really digging a few of IKEA's new Christmas items. This moose-shaped 
