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Dec
2008

Pediped Launches Their Christmas Make-A-Wish Campaign With A SALE!

For Christmas this year, Pediped Footwear, the trendy kids shoe company, is making a very rare offer on its Web site. Starting this Wednesday Dec. 17 to December 31, pediped™ will reduce the price of select shoe styles and then donate 50 percent of the sales from these shoes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Dec
2008

Rudolph and Santa Cause Controversy in Murrayville

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was almost grounded at Murrayville, North Carolina Elementary School this week after a parent complained about the Christmas song’s inclusion in her daughter’s upcoming kindergarten concert.
The objecting parent was upset about the words “Christmas” and “Santa” in the song, feeling that they carried religious overtones.
That prompted the song to be pulled [...]

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Nov
2008

Kids Share Economic Fears With Santa

Parents aren’t the only ones worried about finances this Christmas. According to Santa, kids are too.
Some of the kids crawling onto Santa’s lap this year have more than stuffed animals and video games on their most-wanted lists. Several times already this season, Joe Jackson, a seasoned South Carolinian Santa, has been asked to get [...]

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Nov
2008

Amazon Introduces Frustration-Free™ Packaging On Selected Items

We have all bought our child a toy that they are DYING to play with, but can’t because the darn thing is sealed in an unlockable vault that won’t open regardless of what tools you use.
Jeff Bezos, CEO and Founder of Amazon recently wrote an open letter to all of his customers introducing Amazon’s [...]

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Nov
2008

Just Like Dad: 9 Creative Kids Work Benches

Last week we featured 10 play kitchens to keep your little ones occupied while your getting your baking done during this holiday season.
Now we have found some great workbenches to keep your little builder from raiding daddy’s tool kit.Like the kitchens, many of these workbenches come with realistic-looking tools and features that are [...]

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Oct
2008

Early Christmas Idea: Mrs. Goodbee Talking Dollhouse

If you are starting your Christmas shopping early, the Caring Corners Mrs. Goodbee Talking Dollhouse is a great place for young girls to play and learn.
The interactive house uses helpful hints, playful prompts, silly songs, and sound, to nurture and inspire positive behavior every day.
With twelve adorable rooms to explore and plenty of interactive [...]

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Dec
2007

Do You Send Personalized Christmas Cards?

Ever since our son arrived two years ago we have sent personalized Christmas cards.
I guess it’s a fun way to make the card unique and also send a current photo of him at the same time.
As the cards came rolling in this year I noticed that a lot of our friends with young kids are [...]

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Dec
2007

Baby Jesus Gets GPS

Due to a high amount of thefts, many churches, organizations and families are getting creative in their ways to keep their nativity scenes intact.
In Bal Harbour Florida the Baby Jesus will be equipped with a GPS device after a previous baby statue went missing, even though it had been bolted down.
Mary and Joseph will [...]

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Dec
2007

Top 10 Christmas Favourite Movies

It is officially Christmas movie season and I am loving the classics this year. I watched Rudolph the other night in awe of how old it was. I love the way the characters waddle from spot to spot. The amazing part is that even though some of these movies are well over 30 years [...]

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Dec
2007

Wool Felt Christmas Cookies

I found these adorable felt cookies over at Etsy. They have hand stitched features and come in a set of 5.
Wouldn’t they be perfect for the little baker in your house that might be too small to use the big stove?

Priced at $40. The seller has also listed that they have limited availability.

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Nov
2007

Unique Advent Calenders

The best part about getting ready for Christmas is the countdown!! Here are some handcrafted advent calendars that could start a new tradition in your house.
1. Luxury advent calendar from Lilliputians – measuring a spacious 85cm x 70cm. The 25 numbered pockets are spread around the calendar and each one holds a different fabric [...]

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Dec
2006

Adam Sandler Plays Santa to Sick Siblings

I love hearing stories about people who do special things for children with long term illnesses. Celebrities have the power to do so much good, it’s nice to see them use it. People is reporting that:

Adam Sandler may be known for his childish movie characters, but this Christmas he [...]

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