Elf on the Shelf

I have had an Elf (Eek) for two years and I have not been very clever. In fact I did not know that so many people went all out...the most exciting thing I've done is hide him at Grandma's house. Well, I have done my research and am not going to be too over the top but I am going to have a little more fun with Eek this year.

Let me first explain that we live in a SMALL apartment and I cannot place Eek in low places because I do not have children that will keep hands off...so up and high and hard to reach places it is. Second you must remember I am a single mom with very limited income so I have to be creative but spend little to no money on this. I have written down my plans for Eek's 25 days with us and I will try to update any changes made.

Eek's 25 days of Christmas 2013
Day 1:  Arrival with letter from Santa (On Tree) with NOTE
Day 2:  On top of Fridge
Day 3:  On Bathroom Mirror (with steam message)
Day 4:  In Kitchen Cabinet
Day 5:  In stockings with little treat
Day 6:  In bedroom with NOTE
Day 7:  In pantry with skittles
Day 8:  Reading Bible
Day 9:  On picture of kids (with doodle faces drawn)

Having our Eek bring out the ornaments with a note was a big hit for my three and five year old. My five year old was very excited with the note and she had me read it several times. We then hung the ornaments that Eek brought out and my little ones really enjoyed hanging every ornament and asking all about their meaning or where they came from...oh, I love this time of year!!

How do you hide your elf? What are your Christmas traditions?