Written by Lacie Wever, HRSD Community Education and Outreach Specialist Published on December 14, 2021
There is so much buzz and excitement around Christmas time, especially when it comes to Elf on the Shelf. Is your family team Elf on the Shelf?
At HRSD, we’re all about keeping our local waterways clean and ensuring future generations inherit clean waterways. What better way to bring up the conversation about wastewater and water quality than with an elf on the shelf?
We’ve come up with 15 easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas that are wastewater approved!
Elf on the Shelf Ideas with toilet paper:
Remember, only flush the 3 P’s – Toilet Paper, Poop, and Pee
![Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf1.jpg)
![Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper2](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf2.jpg)
![Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper3](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf3.jpg)
![Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper5](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf6.jpg)
![Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper6](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf7.jpg)
Elf on the Shelf Ideas with water:
![Elf on the Shelf Ideas -water](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf5.jpg)
![elf on the shelf ideas - gone fishing](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf8.jpg)
![elf on the shelf ideas - gone fishing part 2](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf10.jpg)
Elf on the Shelf Ideas with FOG (fats, oils, and grease):
Remember, FOG will CLOG
![elf on the shelf ideas olive oil and butter](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf12.jpg)
![elf on the shelf ideas - ranch](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf13.jpg)
![elf on the shelf ideas - dessert](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf16jpg.jpg)
Elf on the Shelf Ideas and “What Not to Flush”:
![Elf on the Shelf Ideas - toilet paper4](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf4.jpg)
![elf on the shelf ideas wipes and sanitizer](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf9.jpg)
![what not to flush - whiteboard](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf14.jpg)
Our Elf on the Shelf’s favorite book: A Poop-Powered Christmas!
![elf on the shelf ideas - book](/sites/default/files/assets/blog/pictures/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf/Elf%20on%20the%20Shelf11.jpg)
Do you do Elf on the Shelf at your home? Will you use any of these ideas?