Ah, the Elf on the Shelf: the adorable holiday tradition that started as a fun way to get kids excited about Christmas and has now become an Olympic-level parenting event. Congratulations! You’re in the final stretch of orchestrating tiny toy drama at 11:57 p.m. while everyone else sleeps. If your creativity is running on fumes (or you’re already regretting agreeing to this madness), we’ve got some ideas to save you.
The holidays are here, Illinois! Time for hot cocoa, matching PJs, and… stress? No! Here are five things you can officially stop worrying about this Christmas.