Getting An Elf On The Shelf Is My Greatest Regret As A Parent

I hate this. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Dec. 1, 2023 NOOOOOOOOO [Getting An Elf On The Shelf Is My Greatest Regret As A Parent]( Do you Elf? Laura Onstot does… and boy does she regret it: “My decision to participate in Elf on the Shelf was one I made lightly, like so many parenting decisions. The doll looked cute, and many of my friends had opted into the tradition, so I was sold. Also, I like buying things off Amazon. I selected the female version and clicked ‘buy,’ cementing the most regrettable choice of my life.” It’s a warning if you haven’t committed to the idea…and a really relatable rant if you have. Personally, I have a firm rule against inviting mischievous magical creatures into my home. Leprechaun traps are also a big no. Feel free to steal this reasoning for your own home! But for some reason, I’ve allowed the weirdest one of all — the pixie who collects human teeth in exchange for money. Whose idea was the tooth fairy, anyway? Yikes! Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest THIS TOO SHALL PASS [It’s Hard As Hell To Heal In Your Old House Post-Divorce, But These Pro Pointers Can Help]( Should you stay or should you go? Experts offer advice on living in the home you built with your ex. [Read More.]( KEEP IT SIMPLE [Tweens Are Posting Their Makeup And Skincare Routines And A Dermatologist Has Thoughts]( Penelope Disick's TikTok account has people talking. [Read More.]( HO, HO, HO-LD UP [Pet Parents, Skip That Essential Oil Diffuser This Holiday Season]( Decorating with kids is no easy feat, and it's no picnic with pets, either. [Read More.]( Add To Cart treat yo' self [20 Adult Advent Calendars You Can Buy For Yourself To Count Down To When It's All Over]( It’s barely December, and I know perfectly well you’ve earned yourself a little holiday treat. (Or a big one, for that matter.) What about an advent calendar? “Advent calendars used to be a simple affair: a cardboard box full of tiny, cheap chocolates or a wooden box with 25 doors and 25 small trinkets. They've taken on a life of their own now, and, honestly, it's kind of exciting. Finding the perfect advent calendar for your kid who likes Barbie, LEGO, or Hot Wheels is fun. But have you ever looked into adult advent calendars for yourself?” Check these out — they’re a delight. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Shopping Aldi [Emporium Selection Cheese Advent Calendar]( $16.99 [shop now ⮕]( Walmart [BeautySpaceNK Best of Beauty 2023 Advent Calendar]( $39 [shop now ⮕]( European Deli [Reber Advent Calendar]( $37.99 [shop now ⮕]( Bonne Maman [Bonne Maman’s 2023 Advent Calendar]( $44.99 [shop now ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [36 Hanukkah Gifts That Help Spread Love & Light]( ⮕ [Why The Hell Are 300,000 Preschoolers Getting Expelled Each Year?]( ⮕ [Please Stop Asking Why Our Kids Are Late to School]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.