Holiday Shopping 2011: The Main Event Isn’t Always Buying
Were you one of the 212 million shoppers that the National Retail Federation said hit the stores over the Black Friday weekend? Or have you waited for this week to get the Cyber Week deals that are...
View ArticleTime to Play: A Sense of Humor is Key to Holiday Survival
It was one of those December nights before Christmas, when all through the house, people were screaming. I keep the calendar for our family of 10. It resembles a quilt this time of year. Every little...
View ArticleTime to Play: Holiday Traditions
The traditions we hold near and dear to us during the holidays can mean as much to us as the holidays themselves. They provide a sense of comfort, and security, and we know they’ll remain the same...
View ArticleHere Come the Hot Toys!
I know it seems like school just started and you’re starting to think about that perfect Halloween pumpkin. The toy biz, though, is already in full holiday mode. If you’ve been in a store recently,...
View ArticleTime to Play With the Relatives!
Tis the season for big ol’ family gatherings. From Thanksgiving through New Years Day many of our houses will be brimming with relatives ages 8 to 80. And if you happen to be hosting any of these...
View Article5 Creative Ideas for Family Holiday Cards
We are almost in the full throes of the holiday season, and with that will come the hustle and bustle of the most wonderful time of the year. It is also a time when many of us create family holiday...
View Article5 Ways to Encourage Kids to Give More Than They Receive
As we head screaming into the holiday season, our kids are already circling, cutting, and dissecting the sales pages and catalogues that appear on our doorstep. Their only goal is to make sure that we...
View ArticleFun Ways To Get Kids Involved in Holiday Party Chores
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—or so they say! If you are anything like me, then you may be under some stress planning holiday parties and soirees that take place in your home. During this...
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Google released its annual “Zeitgeist: What Did the World Search for in 2013?” The 2013 Zeitgeist site provides 1,000-plus top-10 lists of popular and trending searches from 72 countries. See it here....
View ArticleSkylanders to Debut in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will see the debut of a new Skylanders balloon with the character, Eruptor joining the popular parade.
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