My son is too old for Elf on the Shelf pranks, but I do it every year anyway. I think I have more fun with it than he does.

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The author and her son making Christmas cookies
The author has been doing Elf on the Shelf pranks for her son for years.

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I'm pretty sure I just saved Christmas for parents with Amazon's Alexa

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Elf on a Shelf toys, which Alexa now understands better.

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Parents, I know Elf on the Shelf is a hassle, but I promise you one day you'll miss it

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Terri Peters and her family at Christmas, dressed in formalwear, standing outside on a sidewalk and smiling at the camera.
The author loves spending the holidays with her family, even as traditions change over the years.

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