You see him all over FaceBook, that Elf on the Shelf.  I’m sure he’s lots of fun for many families, but I’ve got another idea for you…How about ‘Follow the Star’ instead.  I wish I had thought of this idea when our girls were young!  Using the ‘Ever Thine Home’ ornaments, hid a star every night.  The next day, the kids are on the hunt for the star.  When the star is found you’ve got a built-in spiritual moment since each ornament displays a name of Jesus and a Bible verse.  Sounds like the fun of that impish elf, but with a special Christ-centered focus!