The Christmas 2017 “Toy of the Year” was Fingerlings. I will admit that none of my boys (ages 9,6,3) even had these on their Christmas radar, but I thought they looked adorable. So I kept them on my radar and eventually found 3 different…
It’s the season of Elf on the Shelf and that means funny Elf antics. However, it also means an Elf who sometimes ends up being in the way. That’s where these Magic Elf Moving Tongs can save the day. Why you need to make…
This Spice Drop STEM Activity is a great Christmas-building activity for kids. It combines the classic gingerbread building accessory of a spice drop, with the simplest of sticks – the toothpick! With only two things to purchase, and odds are you already have toothpicks…
If there is one thing I love, it is simple, frugal, and fun activities to keep my kids busy. Especially during the holiday craziness when life seems even more hectic than normal. That’s why this Christmas Sorting Activity is perfect for easy learning activities…
If you are looking for a fun and quick Christmas classroom party game then this is it! This Christmas Catch game is easy to make using supplies you can typically find at your local Dollar Tree. Or, you might even have some of the…
Our Elf Went to the Dark Side Our Elf on the Shelf is super excited about the release of the new Star Wars movie this weekend! My boys love Star Wars so this isn’t the first time our Elf has interacted with our Star…
Over 20 Christmas Books for Kids that are perfect for celebrating the Holiday Season! Recently, I wrote about my family’s easy Christmas Book Tradition. It’s a personable way to start a new family tradition; so definitely check it out. After finishing that post, it seemed…
This Christmas Book Tradition is an easy, memorable tradition for your family. Sometimes traditions go so far back in time that we have lost their beginnings. Sometimes we adapt and tweak them slightly as they pass through the generations. Traditions may be long-standing customs,…
Are you ready for the Elf Survival Plan that will help you actually enjoy having an Elf on the Shelf in your home? Keep reading to learn the 4 easy steps you need to take to rock your Elf this year. Don’t worry the…
Welcome to Productive Pete. My own little piece of the big internet world to share all the ways that I attempt to organize my life, in order to have time for the “good stuff” – all that inspires & brings joy. In this…