I’m not sure I’ll be able to put into words how much I love this. I’ll do my best though. :)
Our kids were already pretty big by the time Elf on the Shelf became a thing, so we never got one for our family. It’s a fun idea, sure, but can I tell you about something that is about a million times better?
The Shepherd’s Treasure
You must check out The Shepherd’s Treasure as a new Christmas tradition for your family!!! I don’t even care that most of my kids are over 6-feet tall. This is the coolest and I want to at least enjoy the idea of it with them as we prepare for the Christmas season.
THIS is something that will point your family toward Jesus. It’s not about “being good” and having an elf report your behavior to Santa. (I’m not knocking that idea, just saying that I love this Shepherd’s Treasure idea so much more!)
Instead of an elf, your family can take part in the adventure of a shepherd boy on a journey. Who is he in search of? Jesus, of course.
There is a beautiful picture book, created by Stephanie Parker, that comes in The Shepherd’s Treasure set. It’s perfect to read with your family as you start your Jesus-seeking adventure with your shepherd this December. Each night, the shepherd can be moved so that your kids can discover him in the morning. He’ll provide your family with a new card to read, which offers scripture and service ideas or activities to read and participate in.
Did I tell you I love this? I really, really love this.
Take a look at this video for more information:
Stephanie, the creator of The Shepherd’s Treasure is providing us all with a discount code HeavenlyHomemakers which gets us all a $10 discount on The Shepherd’s Treasure Book/Doll Set with Advent Cards! That is a HUGE discount considering the entire set of high quality products is such a reasonable price. What a fantastic opportunity for all of us!
I’m thankful for wonderful options like this for families to help us enjoy fun Christmas traditions while keeping Jesus as the center of our celebrations.
Want to win The Shepherd’s Treasure complete box set for your family? Enter to win in the Rafflecopter below. I’ll draw a random winner on Monday, November 21.
Jane J. says
This looks great. Thanks so much for bringing things like this to our attention, Laura.
NicoleW says
I saw this the other day and totally wanted it. I would love to win one since I know I can’t afford it this year!
Katie M says
I love this idea! I have often thought that it would be great to have an alternative like this to share with my kids! Thanks Laura! :)
Bethany says
What a great idea! My kids would love this!
Pearl says
My boys would have so much fun with this!!!
Julie says
Love this idea!
Kathie says
Sounds like a neat idea for Christmas!
Tosha Kelly says
Love this idea for my 3 year old! Thank you for making this product known. What a beautiful idea!
Kimberly says
That’s exactly what I wanted to say, Tosha! We are are SO excited to learn about this alternative. :-)
Laura says
I had no idea this existed. I LOVE it!
Tammy Maddox says
I absolutely love this! Weve always done the Elf on the shelf, this is such a better alternative!!
Jess says
I have 4 kids ages 6-13 so this would still be great for years in our home!
Kristen Saunders says
I love this! We used Star from Afar last year, but I think my girls would love this Shepherd even more.
Kim Kelly says
I’d never heard of this. How cute and fun!!
Heather says
What a great idea! I would love to do this with my kids!
Kimi says
What a fun idea! We currently love using The Advent book, but this could be another intentional Christmas tradition to point us towards the true meaning of Christmas!
Kim says
What a beautiful tradition to start with your family!
Melissa says
What a neat idea!
emcknits says
What a great idea! Thanks for the chance to win.
Hannah says
I’ve never been a big fan of the Elf. This looks awesome! Thank you for the giveaway!
Jessica says
Thanks for sharing. I’ve never been excited about Elf on a Shelf, but this is something I could see us doing!
Elizabeth says
I LOVE this! My son’s friends and cousins do elf on the shelf and have so much fun with it. I have been uncomfortable with the message it might send, but I love the fun they have with it. I am so excited that there is a great alternative that is purposeful!
Janna Fowler says
What a great idea!! I have always thought the Elf thing was a little creepy….this is a neat alternative!!
Tricia says
Love this!
Katrina says
This looks fabulous! I have never understood the elf on the shelf. Seems like he is left doing naughty things but the kids are supposed to be good, doesn’t make sense to me.
Heidi C says
Yeah! I love this!
We haven’t done elf on the shelf , but The Shepherd’s Treasure is something I feel is more up our alley!
Thanks for sharing!
Meredith says
What an awesome idea, thanks for the suggestion!
Janey L. says
That looks very interesting! Thanks!
Kristen says
I’ve resisted “elf in the shelf” because of it being very un-Christ-centered. Also because Santa is not a big thing in our house. But then I felt bad because “all the cool moms are doing it”. This is an amazing alternative!
Hannah says
I love this idea! Not a fan of elf on the shelf but this is great!
Heather says
Thank you for sharing! I’ve been looking for something like this!
Angie says
Wow, what a neat, neat idea! Thanks for sharing with us!
Ashley says
I love this idea. I never liked the elf on the shelf’s naughtiness.
Carly says
I love this! 100x better than elf on the shelf!
Amber says
I love this idea!
Anna says
This is a great idea!!
Sahirah says
Would love to win this! Always trying to find ways to make Jesus the center of Christmas ????
Nicole Kellar says
This looks like fun!
Tiffany Stegall says
How precious! Although I wanted to, I never could get into the spirit of elf on the shelf. What a great, fun alternative!
Sarah says
I love advent calendars for the same reason, but they’re always filled with sugary sweets. I love that this one will give us one focus verse for the day and lots of ideas of how to apply it. Great idea. I’d love to win one for the fam!!!
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Joann Noll says
My little ones would love this. I love how it’s a Jesus centered alternative to Elf on the Shelf!!!!
Lauren Hill says
Awesome idea!
Pam D says
What a great idea. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Marilyn says
Love this giveaway!!
Erin Simpson says
What a great idea!
Jeanie says
Love that is Christ centered instead of an elf.
PAM JOHNSON says
What a wonderful idea! I would love to win this to share with my 3 littles. Thank you!
Rae says
I like this idea!
Heidi Hawkins says
Brilliant Idea! I’d LOVE to win this!
Tara G. says
This would be fun!
Rebekah Beasley says
Thank you for the giveaway! I have been looking for a new advent!
Jessica says
What a great idea! Thanks Laura!
Karen says
Cool! I would love this. We used to do the Advent book series by Arnold Ytreeide (Jotham’s Journey is the first one).
Shannon says
We did those too! They were awesome!
Esther P. says
Love this idea. I don’t have littles anymore, but would still be inspiring :)
Shannon says
Love it!!????????
Jill says
This would best much fun to do with the kids!
Melissa says
My 3 little girls would just love this!
Sue D says
I am so glad someone came up with an alternative to the elf on the shelf.
Peggy says
Looks like fun! Was thinking about getting my son an elf, this looks like a great alternative.
Alicia says
Laura! I’m so interested in this! I love the fun of it! And the heart!!!
Alyssa says
I can’t wait to get one for my kids!
Jessica says
What a great way to point kids and families to Christ during this Christmas season!
Courtney Williams says
Love this so much!
Laura says
This looks like such a cute idea! My oldest is almost 5 and we haven’t started the Elf tradition yet because I just wasn’t quite sure it totally represented Christmas the way we wanted our children to see it. I can’t wait to try this out instead!
Nicole says
Just ordered mine!!! So excited!
Patricia R. says
I love this idea. I have a nine year old grandson that lives with me and I think this is a great idea to keep Jesus as the center of Christmas.
KristenW says
This would be so much fun!
Monica says
I love this idea!
Kierlee shaver says
Love it!
Missy says
So cute!
Amanda says
My littles would thoroughly enjoy this!
Elise says
Cute!!!!
Demecia Lee says
Thank you for sharing this, Laura. It would be such a blessing for our family.
Leah Kelly says
My boys keep asking to do Elf on the Shelf and I refuse every year even though it is the popular thing. They ask why and I tell them that we put our faith first and Christmas is about Christ. This would be such a great way to add to our home and our Christmas.
Heather says
This is such a cool idea! Love it!!
Alexa says
Our family has chosen not to do santa. I think this would make a great alternative!
Lori says
I would love to win this! Thank you!
Stephanie says
What a great idea and neat product!
R says
Thanks for sharing this. I prefer this to the elf, and I think that my kids would really enjoy it.
Linda Barnes says
I love and this idea! It is so very important to teach our children (and grandchildren) the true meaning of Christmas! Can’t wait to add this to our family’s Christmas tradition.
Cynthia Schultz says
I would love to win this for my little nephews.
Karen Kunte says
What a great idea!
Linda says
Brilliant! I love this so much!
Amanda N. says
This sounds like a wonderful alternative to the Elf on the Shelf!
Annette says
This would be a great gift for my cousin’s child for when he visits me and wants to watch TV.
Lynn says
What a neat idea! My kids would love this!
Kristin says
So much fun!
Lauren McCray says
Neat idea! Thanks for the giveaway :)
Lydia says
Would love another reason to keep Christ in the season.
Staci says
I have tried to think of a Christian elf on the shelf idea for a while. Excited to see someone did and hope it is a hit. Looks wonderful.
Tiffany says
What a fun idea to promote reason for season!
Chelsea says
How fun!! I love this alternative.
Kristin Dvorsky says
Great idea!
Sarah says
I love this idea! What Christmas is really about!
Corinne says
This is fantastic! I’ve been thinking about elf on the shelf but was torn. This is a great alternative.
Charlotte says
I’m so excited for our family to do this together this Christmas!
Nena says
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!! :)
Starla Jimenez says
How cute. I love this alternative to the Elf on the Shelf. Great idea. We are enjoying Melk the Christmas Monkey this year. http://bit.ly/2hTbp27