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Teach Children How to Give at Christmas

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:39:03 +0000

1. Read the Christmas story.

Take some time to sit down and read the biblical Christmas story with your kids. Use this opportunity to share with them how our Lord gave of Himself to come to earth as a lowly babe in a manager. The wise men’s gifts to Jesus in this story are another picture of giving at Christmas.

In our family, we’ve often used this as a way to explain to our children why we give gifts to one another at Christmastime. We explain that just as the wise men gave precious gifts to Jesus to celebrate His birth, we give gifts to one another to remember His birthday. In all the excitement about presents and Santa, kids sometimes need a reminder of what Christmas is really about.

2. Let your children pick out gifts for each family member.

Allowing children to pick out the gifts they will give is a good way to get them excited about giving. It helps them to experience the joy of giving when their loved ones are opening gifts they picked out. If your child is old enough to receive an allowance or hold a job, you can deepen the experience for them by encouraging them to spend their own money.

Even very young children can begin to understand the meaning behind Christmas presents. The year our daughter was two, I took her to one of the dollar stores in town and allowed her to pick out items to give her father and grandparents. Christmas morning she was almost more excited about handing out the presents she was giving than she was about the gifts she was receiving.

3. Volunteer.

Giving is something that children can learn not only at home, but out in the community as well. Christmas is a good time to volunteer at a local homeless shelter, soup kitchen or church. Seeing others that are less fortunate and being able to reach out and help is a good lesson for kids to learn at any age.

4. Provide Christmas for a Needy Family.

Another way to show your children the joy of giving is to allow them to help you gather gifts, food and other necessities for a family in need. There are many ministries such as Angel Tree and Operation Christmas child that can help you connect with others that may not be able to afford Christmas presents. You can also check with your church to see if there are any local families that may have suffered a job loss or tragedy and need help this Christmas.

5. Collect non-perishables for local charities.

Some local charities rely on Christmastime donations to get them though the year. This is a great way to get the kids active and show them what giving is really all about. It is important for kids to understand that sometimes giving isn’t about expensive gifts; it’s about giving time and going out of their way for others.

The lesson of giving, when consistently taught, will last your child a lifetime. It’s a lesson that compounds annually as it touches countless lives and is a beautiful reflection of what God gave each of us so many years ago, the gift of His only Son.

Jill Hart

http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-issues-articles/five-simple-ways-to-teach-your-children-giving-at-christmas-79137.html

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:23:59 +0000

Last Minute Gift Ideas, presented by DailyLounge.com

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The Ultimate Toys, Games and Gifts

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:39:02 +0000

The race is on to get the very best Christmas gifts for your family, but as the big day gets ever closer it can be more and more of a nightmare figuring out what everyone is wanting this year. It’s okay, most of us leave it all to the last minute, but it needn’t stress you out too much now, thanks to the joy of the internet. So then, what are the best toys, gifts and games for the whole family this year?

Here’s a selection of tips to help you with that last minute bargain hunting. These items are amongst the most wanted this Christmas, and although the shops may have sold out, the internet is alive with ways to get that ideal Christmas gift. So, without further ado, on to the gift ideas:

There are some superb tech gifts on the market…

to thrill and enthrall the whole family. The big ones this year include the incredible Playstation 3, the portable and engrossing Nintendo DS Lite, Apple’s latest version of the iPod nano (now with skew and augmented shuffle functions) and a wide range of home theater ideas such as widescreen HD TVs, Blu Ray players and fantastic new sound systems.

For the gamer who has everything, how about a gaming chair? That way the lengthy periods spent sat at the controls won’t harm their bodies so much.

There’s some great items out for the girls…

including the My Life Virtual Console, pink laptops, pink guitars and more. Traditional girls’ toys include the adorable Baby Born with Magic Potty doll, the Chou Chou My First Tooth doll, some great merchandise from the High School Musical films and the wonderful Girl Gourmet Cupcake maker, that the whole family will be able to enjoy.

For the boys, some of the most wanted toys this Christmas include…

the Ben 10 Omnitrix replica, the Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Tracker, the hugely popular Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer helmet, the Indiana Jones Whip and Hat set and the fun Catcha Beats game too.

For fans of animal toys…

there are some brilliant ideas on the market this year. There’s the huge Kota the Triceratops for starters, and there is a wide range of interactive animal toys from the makers of the Furreal range, with The Furreal Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup being the most popular. There are lots of other animal friends to choose from in the FurReal range too. There’s also the cute Honey, My Pony toy horse.

For younger kids…

the most popular toy by far is the wonderful Elmo Live toy by Fisher price, an all singing, all dancing Elmo that will become your childrens’ best friend with his stories, songs and dances.

For the family, how about a fun board game?

There are some excellent new games out there now such as Pictureka or 20q, but the old favourites are back with a vengeance New editions of Monopoly (Monopoly Here and Now World edition), Scrabble, Cluedo, Etch a Sketch and the legendary Rubik’s Cube are all available to keep everyone entertained while Christmas dinner settles.

There really is something out there for everyone, so don’t delay in seeking out the best toys and gifts for Christmas. All the very best season’s greetings to you, and have a prosperous new year!

Andrew Hawnt

http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/the-ultimate-toys-games-and-gifts-for-the-whole-family-at-christmas-677485.html

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Savvy Auntie, Melanie Notkin: 10 Show-Green Gifts For Kids

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:40:16 +0000

MELANIE NOTKIN FOUNDER AND CEO, SAVVY AUNTIE Melanie@SavvyAuntie.com Melanie Notkin is Americas premier Savvy Auntie, empowering the nearly 50% of American women who are not moms to celebrate all they do for the children in their lives, while living their own lives to the fullest. She launched SavvyAuntie.com, the first online community for aunts and godmothers, in the summer of 2008 to wide-acclaim. The website includes expert content designed specifically for aunts, activities, community and trendy gift ideas. Melanie identified this influential segment of women, which she has dubbed PANKs (Professional Aunts No Kids), when she herself became an aunt. In February 2009, she guest posted for Lisa Belkins parenting blog in The New York Times to explain the value of aunts and godmothers in family life. The term has also appeared in More Magazine, TrendCentral.com, Washington Post, The Record, The Star Ledger, Dallas Morning News among others. On July 26, 2009, she launched Savvy Aunties Day, the first national holiday to honor aunts and aunt-hood. As tastemaker, Auntie Melanie has been featured numerous times on NBC, CBS and BetterTV.com showcasing the coolest toys of the season. She was also contributing editor at Toy Wishes Magazine. She has worked with sponsors including leading kid brands like Hasbro, Disney, Yoplait Kids, Sprout, Scholastic, and brands for women including Warner Brothers Sex and the City Movie Download, Turner Networks/TNT, and fashion sites like BeyondTheRack.com and BareNecessities.com. Her groundbreaking and effective advertising campaigns have been featured in Mashable.com, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal where shes been lauded as a trusted source and spokesperson for Americas top brands. SavvyAuntie.com was 2009 Webby Award nominee for Best Family/Parenting site and is a Springwise.com Top 10 Lifestyle and Leisure Business Idea for 2008. Melanie is featured on Mashable.coms list of top 5 start ups in New York Citys social media hub. As a successful business woman, shes a weekly panelist on FOX News Strategy Room Business Hour and lectures at various conferences inspiring women, students and entrepreneurs on launching the business of their dreams. Shes been featured on First30Days.com, Business Week and Huffington Post for her leveraging of social media to launch and grow her business. She has documented the launch of her own business at her auntrepreneurial blog at blog.savvyauntie.com. Before developing Savvy Auntie, Melanie was an interactive marketing and communications executive for global Fortune 500 companies, including New York Times Digital and American Express, as well as L\’Oréal. She is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal, Canada where she was born. She is a Savvy Auntie and Auntie by Relation (ABR) to a number of wonderful children who are the loves of her life. She is also an Auntie By Choice (ABC) to all of her friends kids, who come in a very close second. Melanie resides in New York where she is surrounded by the very best the City has to offer. You can find Melanie at Twitter.com/SavvyAuntie, Facebook.com/SavvyAuntie Youtube.com/SavvyAuntie Blog.SavvyAuntie.com and of course at SavvyAuntie.com. Duration : 0:5:17

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Gift Ideas For The Super Cheap

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:34:34 +0000

Kids weigh in with their budget-friendly holiday wishes.

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1969 Sears Wish Book “All I Want for Christmas” Retro Toys

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:32:22 +0000

1969 Sears Wish Book “All I Want for Christmas” Toys

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2007 Santa visits kids – what I want for Christmas

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:32:20 +0000

2007 Gavin Noah Joon Julie Santa Claus house home surprise visit kids children toddlers laughter giggling Christmas presents gifts toys want X’mas wish wishes list joke

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Award-Winning Kids DVD on Toy Trains Great Gifts for Child

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:55:20 +0000

It’s the greatest toy train DVD adventure ever produced! No other one on the market is better! Visit www.lotsoftoytrains.com or call Toll-Free 888-300-3455 – This kids DVD video makes a great gift for a child or grandchild or even Dad for birthday holiday or playtime. This kids DVD is packed with lots of model railroad action and fun sing-a-long songs from musician James Coffey. Featuring the biggest assortment of toy trains weve ever recorded! No matter what your age, if you love model railroads we guarantee youll love the trains in this first volume!

Its full of the most colorful and enchanting model railroads youll find anywhere! From Christmas trains and Halloween trains to Little Brick Lego Trains and Big Garden Trains youll be thrilled to see all the award-winning toy train layouts in this exciting collection! We’ll also show you trains from the world famous TOY TRAIN BARN in Argyle Wisconsin and TRAINFEST, the largest operating railroad show in America, plus trains from the CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN and THE MORTON ARBORETUM!!

Youll see large scale scenic garden trains and trains you can even ride, plus tons of colorful steam and diesel trains all while you watch the exciting live-motion accessories in action! Whether big or small this video has them all!

Hear the whistle blow as our cameras take you on a magical journey through the countryside steaming by snow covered trees and curvy mountain passes, under and over trestles, through scenic towns and cities with hand-crafted buildings, visit historical sites, see circus trains, ferris wheels and much,much,more!

With fun, upbeat music from award-winning musician James Coffey, including the new COUNTING THOSE RAILROAD CARS and LANDMARKS OF AMERICA sing-a-long songs everyone in the family will be singing as these beautiful toy trains whiz on by!

Plus, as a Bonus Feature youll be treated to the sights and sounds of real live trains in action! This one-of-a-kind video makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or anytime!

It truly is Lots and Lots of toy train fun for everyone!

Approx: 75 minutes

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Christmas Gifts from Papa and Gramma

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:55:19 +0000

Irene and Rhys enjoying their Christmas gifts from Papa and Gramma

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Crazy Screaming Boxing kids Christmas Day gifts

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:55:14 +0000

let’s see if all their dreams came true!

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