Mum of four Kirsten Boisvert has created a handy AI tool to help tired parents find the magic this Christmas

Elf on the Shelf… you either love it or hate it. But, whichever way you swing, for many families it’s a key part of the Christmas countdown in December. So what is it? "Elf on the Shelf" is a Christmas tradition where a family "adopts" a scout elf who watches over the home and reports back to Santa on whether children are being naughty or nice. Each night, the elf flies to the North Pole, and every morning, the children wake up to find it has moved to a new, hidden spot, often in a new and creative scene.

Yet, while some parents relish the chance to get creative, setting up different scenes for their children to wake up to, others feel it’s just yet another thing to do. Well mum

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