Ye Olde Elf on the Shelf has become part of plenty families’ holiday fun all December long. He’s playful, sly and always up for some hijinks. Plus, he can be a fun way for parents to stretch their ...

Luckily, help is at hand with this easy to follow step-by-step guide to making your own Elf (for a fraction of the cost) from Amanda Hearn at The Eco-Friendly Family. The first thing you're going to ...

Teacher Heidi Jackson shows students how to sew a bell onto an elf hat during one of the last textile and sewing classes before the winter break. (Zack Russell/CBC) The teacher behind a revived sewing ...