Bring the Magic of Christmas Back

“…and I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!”
Those famous words of the big jolly elf, Santa Claus, ring through the ears of little ones all over the world.
Remember the magic that is Santa Claus?  Remember how you felt opening up that special [...]

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Silverlit Gyrotor Radio Control Helicopter

 
Product Name:  Silverlit Gyrotor X-Rotor RC Electric RTF Mini Helicopter
Submitted by:  Melissa Birckbichler; New Castle, PA
Rating:  8
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description:  The Silverlit Gyrotor X-Rotor RC Electric RTF Mini Helicopter comes ready to fly with an already installed two-channel proportional radio control. It comes with an auto stability system, which makes this great little helicopter safe [...]

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Holiday Shopping at It’s Personalized Best

Do you hate the mall this time of year?  Sometimes the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be too much.  I’ve found a great alternative and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home!
My Special Note has the perfect solution to “what do I buy little Susie this year?” [...]

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10 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About the Big “C”

Anyone watch Desperate Housewives?  I’m hooked again…this season, for some reason, has got me hooked.  Maybe it’s Dana Delaney’s new secretive character…I don’t know.  But, one of the storylines that has caught my interest is Lynette’s cancer.  My mom had cancer when I was a teenager, and it frankly scared the crap out of me.  [...]

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Micro Spy Kit X-2

Product Name: Micro Spy Kit X-2
Submitted by: Caleb Lauth, Atlanta, GA
Rating: 8
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description: The Micro Spy Kit X-2 contains a micro ear light that you wear around your ear which has an adjustable stem to make it fit. It has a secret agent pen that writes with invisible ink, and a decoder light [...]

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Homemade Costumes Can Be Fun for Everyone

Cost and time are always the two main factors when you’re deciding whether you should purchase or make your Halloween costumes.  One other factor to consider is the FUN FACTOR.  Making a costume from scratch is a great way to get the creative juices flowing and also a great way to get your kids to [...]

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Good Study Habits – Instill Them Early

When I was a kid, if homework didn’t get done, there were severe consequences.  Today, with TV, video games, and other distractions available for kids to put off studying and completing homework assignments, encouraging study habits at the beginning of the school year can make all the difference in a child’s educational achievements.
Need some good [...]

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Dr. Suess Recipes and Activities Your Kids Will Love

My friends over at Dine Without Whine came up with these terrific things to do with the kids and they all relate to Dr. Suess books!  Read and enjoy…
What child doesn’t grow up with Dr. Seuss books? We have quite a few of them lying around the house. The kids love the silly characters and [...]

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Reader Rabbit Preschool Learning System

Product Name:  Reader Rabbit Learning System Preschool
Rating: 9
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description: Reader Rabbit is an aged based software set that will help your young child to learn patience and how to listen and apply what they hear to help them learn.  It teaches developmental skills though a combination of learning techniques and aides. 
Review: This 3 [...]

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Take Some “Couple” Time With Your Spouse – It’ll Do Wonders for the Kids Too!

Let’s face it SuperMom, taking care of a family, the house, and working full time can definitely deplete your energy.  This can have a direct affect on how you deal with your children.  Sometimes, you just need to get away from it all with your husband and spend some quality time together.  If you are [...]

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