The holiday season is approaching. Here are some hot toy trends for 2007. Don't wait until the last minute this year!

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What does Christmas mean to you? You can participate in this meme just by reading the guidelines here, publishing your own entry, and then letting JHS know so that she can provide a link to your site! In her article, JHS shares memories of Christmas (including a couple of videos),pays tribute to the late, great Dan Fogelberg and includes an

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Share a post about how you are keeping Christ in Christmas this year! For example, are there any special traditions that you will continue this year? Tell your readers about them, explaining why are they meaningful for you. Do you fight getting burned out by the commercialization of the season, instead focusing on its spiritual significance?

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The holidays are here and time is short. If you are looking for a quick festive treat for those holiday gatherings, look no further. A twist on an old family favorite, here is a step by step guide to making Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treat Holiday wreaths. The whole family can join in the fun. Kds love working with the sticky Rice Krispies and p

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Are you looking forward to the holiday season? Or dreading it because, among other reasons, you are going to have to spend all or part of the season with your relatives? Hopeful Spirit examines this classic American dilemma and offers a unique perspective and coping mechanism guaranteed to truly make this "the most wonderful time of the ye

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I received these in an e-mail and laughed so hard, I just had to share them. For parents of older children, these photos will bring memories of similar experiences. For those of you with little ones, they might be painful reminders of very recent incidents! Let them serve as a cautionary tale for those of you contemplating parenthood! Enjoy

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Here is a hysterical post by a mom at Slacker-moms-r-us talking about having to tell her nine year old little girl about the big "Santa Secret". It includes a link to a you tube clip in which two kids find their mom's "Santa Helper" lingerie. I think all of us parents can relate to the dreaded question from our kids about Santa. This

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Blog memes for the silly season, including Bloggers Unite|Acts of Kindness and Holidailies. Also, for those less apt to post daily, Blogging Without Obligation.

And once again, I find this requirement for 350 characters excessive, and type just to fill the space... Happy Holidays, Merry Winter, Happy New Year, Happy posting...

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In this short story, one man is determined to leave a legacy for his family. This story just came to me when I sat down at the keyboard. Before I knew it, the words were pouring out! Please let me know what you think. Included in the Group Writing Project at On the Horizon and Carnival of Family Life - Christmas Edition. Leave me a comme

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Are you short on cash this holiday season? Or do you just want to give a gift that's a little more personal? Try these holiday gift certificates, which are free to download and, in effect, give the gift of you.

It's simple; just choose one of the three designs attached in the article. All three are available as colorful PDF or

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Now that shopping online for the holidays is as common as going to the mall -- or maybe even more so -- you can actually wait until the last minute and still give gifts that will be welcomed.

For all you last-minute Santas, here are some great presents that require no shipping. Just pay and download, and these quality gifts will be ready

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Happy Fauschnaut Day! If you have grown up in Pennsylvania, you know the Tuesday before Lent (i.e. Mardi Gras, i.e. Fat Tuesday, i.e. today) is always Fauschnaut Day , named by the a PA Dutch (i.e. Germans) because traditionally they always made donuts (i.e. fauschnauts) to use up their lard (i.e. yumminess) before the privatio

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If you want an appetizer that will leave a great impression on holiday guests, make this amazing dip. The spinach, Parmesan, water chestnuts and artichoke hearts work so well together, either hot or cold. And you can add bacon and onions for even more flavor. It's not only delicious; it also can be made into a low-fat version just by changin

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The Group Writing Project: Keeping Christ in Christmas sponsored by On the Horizon and The First Step is published. Check out the wonderful submissions. They are certain to make you think about Christmas in a new way and consider your celebration of the season. If you are not a believer, you might gain a lot of information from the posts inc

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This Christmas make your gifts beautiful inside and out. Splurge on the wrappers and embellishments not just on the gift inside. Because it is always nice to receive a gift that is gorgeously wrapped. Do not hesitate to use Reds, it is the color of the season. Below are a few gorgeous gift wraps, ribbons, and other gift wrapping embellishment

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Getting through the holidays without gaining a pound is a huge success. You can do it with these simple tips and strategies. No deprivation involved. You can enjoy the holidays and succeed with your weight management easily. You've just got to be a little wiser with your choices. The holidays are meant to be enjoyed and spend time with famil

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Whether you celebrate Christmas or not the holidays can be a great opportunity to reach out and network with clients, potential clients, and people you want to meet. Don't be a scrooge! Enjoy the holidays for what they are: a great opportunity to send a card, a note or an email to the people with whom you want to connect. The holidays ar

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