If you’re a parent and your family celebrates Christmas, chances are you have at least one Elf on the shelf. While kids love looking for their elves each day, it can be a little bit more complicated for the parents. While we’re more than halfway through the elf-moving season, you may be running out of ideas about what your elf could be doing while the kids sleep.

Here are 15 clever ideas for your Elf on the Shelf as seen on social media.

1. Ironing the Chips

   Seeing parents get more and more creative with the Elf on The Shelf every year is one of my fave things. https://t.co/wCyYnO58XD

   — Globethotter 🌍 (@BrianMcLight) December 8, 2023

2. Sponge Cake

   Here’s an easy Elf on the Shelf idea with materials you’ll have at home!Shared with permission via Mae Duarte#LoveWhatMatters pic.twitter.com/UFjCIY43tB

   — Love What Matters (@LoveMattersMore) December 12, 2023

3. Reading the Bible and Praying

   The best idea I’ve seen so far for Elf on the Shelf! 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/7WCoqf8Qou

   — Nat🇻🇦 (@Natii_Light) December 13, 2023

4. An Elf Version of a Hot Tub

   Elf on the shelf ideas! 😂🤘🏼🤪 pic.twitter.com/fxrTv65hSH

   — ⲆǀęҲ (@Alxndra_1987) December 13, 2023

5. Ice-Cream for Dinner

   While @SpringtimeQueen and I never really got into “Elf on the Shelf,” this is a cute idea to do for the baby beasts! pic.twitter.com/HXs1hJxXjB

   — Hades 𖣔 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑦 (@HeIlishHost) December 10, 2023

6. Elfie Booth

   Every night it’s a sport to quietly put together an elf on the shelf idea 😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/FTFT9AcHSo

   — kianna🔮 (@kiaannnnaa) December 13, 2023

7. Bananas Become Minions

   Banana minionsHere’s another Elf on the Shelf idea. Simply have him color minions onto bananas with a black sharpie @elfontheshelf @chandabell pic.twitter.com/OtvW3KGQ3E

   — The Patricios (@ThePatricios) December 14, 2023

8. “Lemonade”

   Shoutout to Big Bro for the best Elf on the Shelf idea I’ve seen 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/g5UlBj3k13

   — BigMikeMcD (@PreMoveObserver) December 7, 2023

9. Elf Racing

   Elf on the Shelf Elfie 500 Race Christmas Idea https://t.co/n9dTUMEhq5 via @quirkymommasite

   — Angelique Felix (@AngeliqueFelix) December 12, 2023

10. Grinch Kebabs

    Here’s a yummy Elf on the Shelf idea: have your Elf make some “Grinch kebabs” from green grapes, strawberries, and mini marshmallows!Shared with permission via Katie Bowlby#LoveWhatMatters pic.twitter.com/iKLKxcHzHd

    — Love What Matters (@LoveMattersMore) December 12, 2023

11. Build a Snowman

    Give your kids a special breakfast with this fun and tasty Elf on the Shelf idea!Shared with permission via Sandy Villa#LoveWhatMatters pic.twitter.com/qQCZkAL1Z4

    — Love What Matters (@LoveMattersMore) December 14, 2023

12. (& 13) Maybe When They’re A Little Bit Older …

    Two good Elf on the shelf ideas pic.twitter.com/kF0gLOpCeS

    — Steven Ellis (@StevenE58061967) December 8, 2023