That little red Elf on the Shelf can be a pain in the neck for parents ... of mom’s Ghirardelli chocolates. The next day, the lady elf set up a hot cocoa station for the Everetts to enjoy ...

When Elf on the Shelf hit homes several years ago, it wasn't immediately clear if it would be the sort of tradition families would keep around for the long haul. But it's obvious now that Elf on ...