Those boys would love elf on the shelf, I know it's a commitment, I did it for a few years and the pure look of magic and fun in my kids eyes each morning made every moment of it worth it, my twins are teenagers now but they often talk about the elf antics and can't believe that we set all those up and pulled it off for all that time. I'd give anything to go back to that Christmas magic because once that part is gone, it's gone for good. We still have an amazing Christmas and of course it's still magical but nothing beats those early years where kids are deep in santa phase and believe in all that magic, she could keep it simple, not much effort required, there are even groups on facebook for people to share ideas of elf antics, we got a bit competitive and really pushed the boat out with some of them but we had so much fun doing it and i'd be trying to stifle laughter as I set it up nightly, they're the best memories yet stick up the arse Nicola can't be bothered!!!