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Hi everyone. Holly here. Do you remember what seemed like a few short years ago (well, okay maybe 20 short years ago…) when people were fighting over the beloved Cabbage Patch Kids? Literally fighting -- as in hair pulling and biting just to get your hands on the last one. Well, I do.
Hi everyone. Angie here. So you’re going to buy a live Christmas tree this year and you’re not exactly sure where to start? Worry not! I’ve been shopping for live Christmas trees since I was a little girl. If you’ve never had a live tree before, it can be an intimidating experience. That’s why I’m going to give you a few pointers on what to look for when shopping for your first live Christmas tree.
Hi everyone, Larry here. Well it’s that time of year again where I start Christmas shopping for the kids. Normally I barely understand what they’re saying let alone what they want. That’s why I always turn to the web for my Christmas shopping needs. The Web turns me into a Christmas shopping expert in no time flat.
Hi everyone, Holly here. Every year I get tons of people asking me how to make my holiday punch, so I figured this year I’d share it with all of you.
Hi everyone. Angie here. If there’s one thing I love about Christmas, it’s seeing all of the Christmas wreaths around town. From the smallest of the small to the largest of the large, Christmas wreaths just seem to make the holidays seem more cheerful. They always bring a smile to my face.
Hi everyone; Larry here. Christmastime is a time for joy and a time for great decorations, but sometimes those decorations can be hazardous and Christmas safety should be at the forefront of our minds when we’re decorating our homes. I’m going to review some Christmas safety tips with you so we can be sure our friends are safe this holiday season.
Hi everyone, Angie here. Now that the holidays are fast approaching, I thought it’d be the perfect time to discuss ways to make a great holiday table. I love setting the table at my house during the holiday season. On Thanksgiving and on Christmas, I relish in the chore of making sure everything at the holiday table is just right. If you’re setting the holiday table this year, here are some helpful hints.
Hi everyone, it’s Holly again. I remember back when the Easy Bake Oven would only bake cute little cakes, as delightful as they were. You’d open it up on Christmas morning, use it for a few days, but after a while, the novelty of little bitty cakes would wear off.
Hi everyone, Angie here. Now that it’s time to start decorating our homes for the holidays, I’ve been shopping around for new Christmas stockings. There are so many different Christmas stockings on the market it can be hard to choose the one that’s right for you.
If you’re shopping for Christmas stockings, take some of my Christmas stocking shopping advice...
Hi everyone, Holly here. The holiday season is here and I’ve been thinking a lot about charity. Our church was handing out brochures this week on the giving tree, letting us know that they’re going to be needing contributions again this year. Without programs like the giving tree and the charity of people around the world, so many people would go without on Christmas day.
If you want to participate in charity work this holiday season, try some of these on for size.
Hi everyone. Larry here. Every year you’ll find everyone and their brother talking about what toys to get your kids for Christmas. What’s more important is finding out which toys you shouldn’t get your kids. This year, W.A.T.C.H. has listed a number of dangerous toys on the market. I’m going to review them with you so you don’t make the mistake of putting dangerous toys under your tree this year.
Hi everyone, Angie here. Want great holiday decorations but you just don’t know how to pull it off? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Everyone wants the best holiday decorations on the block and many try to pull it off, but just can’t seem to muster up what it takes to make their holiday decorations stand out. You don’t have to be one of those people any longer! I’m going to give you three holiday decorations secrets that are sure to make your holiday decorations a hit with the entire neighborhood.
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Hi everyone. Larry here. Anyone who knows me knows I’m into video gaming, and this year I want one thing under the tree – an Xbox 360. I’m not sure if that’s going to be impossible or not.
The release date for the Xbox 360 is supposed to be Tuesday November 22. However, many stores have way more preorders than they have Xbox game consoles coming in. So where do you turn to for an Xbox 360?
Hi everyone, it’s Holly again. If there’s one thing I’ve learned since living in Wisconsin, it’s that people out here take football very, very seriously. It’s not so much a sport as it is a religion. In fact, the one time I can go to the stores and not wait in a line is when there’s a Packers game on.
I, on the other hand, have not cared much about football since my cheerleading days in high school and that was a long time ago. So when I find myself doing Christmas shopping for a football fan for Christmas I rely on some of my secret shopping tricks.
Hi everyone. Merry Larry here. I’m thinking about hot toys of the Christmas season and for some reason I’m thinking that this year the Zizzle iZ is the toy that everyone is going to be rushing to get their hands on.
Hi everyone, it’s Angie here. My husband absolutely loves golf, as I’m sure many out there do. I’ve gotten many letters from readers wanting to know what to get their husbands as golf gifts this Christmas. It seems that while many of you know people who love golf, there are many who are lost when it comes to shopping for golf gifts. Let me give you some advice.
Hi everyone. Merry Larry here. I just can’t wait for Christmas to come around. Actually, I can’t wait until the day after Thanksgiving when I can start hanging my Christmas lights around the house and can put up all of the Christmas decorations.
Hi everyone. Holly here. So it’s time to start your Christmas list and you haven’t yet figured out what to get mom this year? Don’t fret. I’ve got some great Christmas gift ideas when it comes to shopping for mom.
Hi everyone. It’s Angie. Christmastime is just around the corner and hundreds of little bikes are sure to usher in the holiday season. After all, wasn’t it not that long ago when what every little boy and girl wanted to see under their Christmas tree was a brand new bike? Things do change, but one thing hasn’t. Bikes still make great Christmas gift
Hi everyone, it’s Holly. I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I just can’t stop thinking about Christmas decorations. Every store I visit already has their Christmas decoration displays out and I can’t wait to fill my house and yard with lights, Santa, reindeers, angels and the rest.
Hi everyone, Larry here. Let’s talk about Christmas gift baskets. As a guy I will admit, I sometimes look for the easiest way out when it comes to getting someone a Christmas gift. Don’t get me wrong, I love shopping for the kids and for close friends and relatives, but when I’m shopping for an acquaintance I just want to get something nice and get it over with. That’s probably why I absolutely love Christmas gift baskets.
Hi Everyone. Angie here. I’ve been thinking about Christmas and Barbie dolls. What Christmas would be complete without Barbie? After all, almost every little girl has owned one at one time or another. Barbie as a doctor, Barbie as a teacher, Barbie at the beach, Barbie as a rock star -- the list goes on.
Holly here. A lot of people ask me what to buy babies for Christmas, and with Christmas just around the corner that question seems to be pouring in a lot lately. It’s not surprising -- Christmas gifts for babies can be an elusive quest for those who don’t have children.
If you think that shopping for Christmas gifts for babies should be a breeze, you must have kids. Think about how hard it is for those who don’t have their own little bundles of joy. There’s safety, practicality, and a host of other issues to consider when buying Christmas gifts for babies.
Hi everyone. It’s Angie again. Who here has pets? I have dogs and cats and each year my husband and I debate about whether or not I should get them anything for Christmas. I say that Christmas should be just as fun for pets as it should be for humans and my husband says Christmas isn’t supposed to be about cats and dogs.
If you’re in a dilemma about whether or not to get Christmas gifts for your pets, do what I do and get them small gifts that the entire family can feel comfortable with. After all, getting your pets a little something for the holiday season can be a way of showing them how much you appreciate their companionship throughout the year.