A sneaky sidekick and a chance to win!

Laren MacMillan

Editor

Nov. 29, 2023

3 min read

Laren MacMillan is author of The Motherload, a parenting column that aims to empower mothers, build a community of support and promote healthy and happy families. A former newspaper editor turned heal...

As a mom juggling the chaos of the holiday season, there’s one tiny visitor who brings both joy and a touch of mischief into our home every December — the Elf on the Shelf.

Meet Tinsel: Santa’s sneaky scout

If you’re not already acquainted with Santa’s pint-sized helper, let me fill you in. Our elf, Tinsel, is a mischievous little sprite who arrives straight from the North Pole to keep an eye on the kids and report their behavior to Santa. But let’s be real, the real magic happens when he starts pulling pranks and finding the most unexpected places to perch.

It’s a daily game of hide-and-seek, and our elf has proven to be a master of disguise. From hanging from the chandelier to surfing on a cereal box, he’s always up to something new. And this year, the Get Well Delmarva team has decided to turn the festive fun into a community affair.

Join the festive fun: Elf hunt Delmarva contest

How to play

Throughout the month of December, our elf will be playing hide-and-seek in the pages of our online publication. If you spot him causing mischief, click on him, and you could win some serious holiday cheer! You can enter the contest as many times as you’d like, so we encourage you to return to getwelldelmarva.com each day to see where he has landed. He doesn’t stay in one spot for long, so you likely won’t find him in the same place twice.

The contest starts Dec. 1 and runs through the end of the month. On Jan. 3 we will select 10 winners and reward them for their detective skills. Get ready to channel your inner detective and join the fun. Who knows, you might just catch our elf in the act and unwrap a surprise of your own this holiday season!

Share your elf-spiration: #elfhuntdelmarva

If you want to share your own great ideas for Elf on the Shelf this holiday season, be sure to like and follow the Get Well Delmarva Facebook page, and use #elfhuntdelmarva to share your own Elf on the Shelf ideas. Don’t forget to tag @GetWellDelmarva in your post. I’m sure we could all use a little “elf-spiration” during this busy holiday season.