Peanut Blossom Blog Posts

An Elf on the Shelf is hiding in a glass bowl pretending to be a snow globe. There's a small toy tree next to the bowl.

Easy To Find Elf Hiding Spots

The Elf on the Shelf is soaking in a sink full of mini marshmallows.

Elf on the Shelf Creative Tips

The Elf on the Shelf is swinging on a homemade swing in the living room.

5 Flying Elf on the Shelf Poses

Elf on the Shelf perched on chalkboard easel by Carey Pace 2014 - Child hood Magic

How to Embrace the Fleeting Magic of Childhood

A slice of lasagna sits on a festive holiday plate with a green salad and slice of garlic bread.

Make Ahead Sausage Lasagna

A table is set with a school bus floral centerpiece and cute ABC puzzle messages at each place setting.

The Cutest Back to School Dinner Idea

A plate of triangle shaped fresh peach scones.

Fresh Peach Scones

A blue plate has a pile of homemade blueberry scones on top.

Easy Blueberry Scones

A blue plate holds a serving of rice with chunks of steak drizzled with fresh green chimichurri sauce. Fresh tomatoes are sliced in the back.

Grilled Chimichurri Steak

Two young girls wearing high school graduation t-shirts for a milestone photo.

DIY Graduation Photo Idea for Kids

A platter of 4 meatball skewers with teriyaki glaze. A plate of grilled vegetables and fresh pineapple are in the back.

Easy Grilled Meatball Skewers

A jar of homemade strawberry vinaigrette sits next to a plate full of rainbow salad with fresh strawberries, carrots, pineapple, purple cabbage, blueberries, chicken, and lettuce.

Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette

Easy recipes to make for a last day of school party.

Easy Recipes for a Last Day of School Party

A photo wall gallery on the family staircase.

Family Photo Wall Gallery Design Tips & Inspiration

A mom hugs her daughter for a birthday photo.

Awesome Birthday Dates with Your Kids

A meal train dinner kit featuring supplies for tacos sits in an aluminum tray for delivery.

30 Clever Meal Train Ideas with Recipes

The salmon filet is coated in a brown sugar and mustard glaze and served on a white plate next to a bed of baby spinach.

Broiled Mustard Glazed Salmon

An Elf on the Shelf sits by the tv remote on a shelf.

4 Simple Elf Memories to Capture

Elf on the Shelf sits on the kitchen counter with a note and some treats.

Elf on the Shelf Around the House

An Elf on the Shelf rides a toy car racetrack.

5-Minute Prep Elf on the Shelf Poses

An Elf on the Shelf parachutes with a green army man toy in his arms.

When Does Elf On the Shelf Come?

An Elf on the Shelf is riding a toy dinosaur.

40 Magical Elf on the Shelf Ideas

A stack of colorful cookbooks sits next to a pad of paper with a pen.

Simple Meal Planning in Minutes

Two girls in Halloween jammies hold Halloween picture books and are sitting on the living room floor with breakfast treats.

Host a Fall Reading Picnic

The "before" picture of a dining room entryway area.

Dining Room Entryway Transformation

A photo collage shows a variety of fresh and healthy after school snacks for kids.

30 After School Snack Ideas

A white bowl of fresh cherry crisp shows the juicy filling and golden brown crumble topping.

The Best Fresh Cherry Crisp

A young girl colors at a restaurant table.

How to Enjoy Your Romantic Dinner Out with Kids

A bowl filled with a homemade turtle sundae: vanilla ice cream drizzled with hot fudge, caramel, sprinkled with salted pecans, and a red cherry on top.

The Ultimate Turtle Sundae

A travel bowl filled with yogurt and granola.

Food to Bring for a Hotel Picnic

A platter of homemade granola bars has chocolate chips sprinkled over the top.

Homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars

A bowl of peanut butter noodles has a fork pulling up the pasta to show the sauce and veggies.

Asian Peanut Butter Pasta

A green frosted cupcake with a white polka dot wrapper.

Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

A heart shaped dish of strawberry cheesecake dip has cookie crumbles on top and is surrounded by fresh strawberries for dunking.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

The roasted chicken sits on top of roasted vegetables in a round roasting pan.

Easy Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

A Christmas holly plate has a pile of choclolate covered saltine cracker toffee.

Saltine Cracker Toffee {Christmas Crack}

An Elf on the Shelf is flying in a toy airplane.

5 Elf "Off the Shelf" Ideas

A tray of chocolate covered Oreo truffles with red and green sprinkles.

Festive Mint Oreo Truffles

An Elf on the Shelf is taking a bath in marshmallows

3 Tips to Make Your Elf Awesome

The Elf on the Shelf is sitting in a homemade 'hot air balloon' made from a red plastic cup and a streamer.

3 Starter Tips for Elf on the Shelf