Toys to Avoid Buying This Holiday Season: CPSC "Most Wanted"

When holiday shopping, we usually think in terms of what gifts to buy, not gifts to avoid. But some children's toys are not safe or have been recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has compiled a list of recalled and "most wanted" toys to avoid this season. Read more...

Inexpensive Childrens' Baking Set Gift Basket

Inexpensive, DIY Holiday Baker's Gift Basket for Children
When I was five years old, I received my own little baking set for Christmas. I've seen store baking sets for children, but as nice as they are, I like my DIY baker's set best. Here's an inexpensive baking kit to make your child's Christmas merry.
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Best Toys to Donate to Toys for Tots and Children Charities

Best Toys to Donate for Toys for Tots and Giving Tree Childrens Christmas Gift Drive
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is choosing gifts for the Marines Toys for Tots drive and church missions Giving Tree childrens gifts. Sometimes it's difficult to know what kind of gift to choose. Here are some considerations to help.
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Buying Guide for Fall 2010 Leggings Fashions for Girls

Fall 2010 Fashion Trends: Animal Print, Metallic, Lace and Liquid Leggings
Leggings -- or footless, stretch pants worn under dresses, skirts or sweaters -- come back in style periodically. Fall 2010 will see leggings, but they are taking a walk on the wild side, with animal prints, lace and liquid leggings.
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Creative Party Favors and Party Invitaiton Ideas

Unique Creative Party Invitation Ideas
Planning an event, party, get-together, shower, reunion or open house? Who wants to settle for sending out boring old invitations when you could use a really creative unique way to annouce the party? Here are altenative party invitation ideas.
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Free Printable Disney Toy Story 3 Coloring Pages and Crafts

Free Printable Disney Pixar 'Toy Story 3' Coloring Pages, Crafts, Toys and Activities
Raise your hand if you can't wait until June 18, 2010. Why? Because that's when Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 hits the big screen, in 3D. Cant' wait to see Woody, Buzz all your Toy Story friends? Here are free printable Toy Story craft activities
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Gifts for Moms, Wives and Women Under $10

Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts Under $10
Mother's Day, the second Sunday of May, often finds loved ones long on love, but short on cash. How can you honor your mother and show her that you care when the pennies already being pinched? Here are dozens of great gift ideas for mom under $10.
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Teacher Appreciation Gifts- May 5-9

Creative Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Suggestions from a teacher for ideas to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with tips that will be helpful and enjoyable for students, families and teachers alike.
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Choosing Gifts for Toys for Tots, Overseas Missions and Children's Charities

Top 10 Gift Ideas for Children's' Charities
Issues to consider in charitable gift-giving. Climate, lifestyle, health, environment, language, usefulness, and many other considerations. Gift suggestions that work well for Toys for Tots, overseas missions, foreign aid, anonymous giving. Age appropriate gift list, too.
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