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The Elves are Back by Jill DeChello
The Elves are Back
The Elves are Back

in the North Pole for Now
in the North Pole for Now
in the North Pole for Now
in the North Pole for Now

he Magical Elf House was in its 5th year, so I wanted to do some-
thing different. Normally, the elves invite you to see where they
Tare staying, which has always been in a gorgeous home. The tour
was elf-guided. The kids met Santa, Mrs. Claus, Sugar Plum Fairies, the
Grinch and more elves. The kids also received cookies and an elf. But it
was limited to 30-minute tours and I could only accommodate a small
amount of people.

This year was more of an elf reunion – a huge venue right here in town.
It was much more interactive for the kids (nothing to break). They could
stay longer and I could accommodate so many more kids. It really worked
well. The proceeds benefited the Ronald McDonald House, a cause near
and dear to a close friend of mine and everyone in town. It worked well
The original cast. The girls have been with me since they
and believe me, it really does take a village! Thank you to all who stepped were 13, one since she was 8. BUT there were many more
forward and made The Magical Elf House so successful. From my spon- elves then this!
sors, who made it possible, to the cast, who made it fun, to the “Angel
Moms”, who gave me so much support and to all the people that visited.
It was truly amazing to watch the kids have so much fun.

Next year, the elves will be back for not only The Magical Elf House, but
also an interactive Meet the Gingerbread Elves (in a gorgeous home, of
course!).

Larry Lazaroff and Arnold's Jewelers staff.
Larry is a huge supporter of the Ronald McDonald
house and I am a huge supporter of him!

Aven R. meets Santa for the first time

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