Well, unless you're Agnes, the Old English Sheepdog. It's not that she hates the holidays. She's just not a fan of some traditions. Like Elf on the Shelf. Agnes didn't want that elf hanging around ...

Make some hot cocoa. To help your Elf on the Shelf feel more like their old self after they lose their magic, you and your kids can make them a tiny elf-sized cup of hot cocoa and marshmallows.

Several years ago, my family was presented with a gift that, since then, has become a national Christmas holiday phenomenon – The Elf on the Shelf. When I first saw it, I had the same ...