Now’s The Time To Order Your Photo Christmas Cards
Order them from Snapfish and get 20% off. We just got ours. It’s simple – select your favorite digital photo, upload it to the site and place your order. You can either get it mailed to you or pick it up yourself and save on the shipping.
Santa Letters For Your Kids
Order a letter from Santa from the worlds most popular letter writer at WWW.SANTA-CLAUS.COM.
A Santa Letter is a personal communication to a child from Santa and comes with the following as standard:
Mailed from the North Pole on the envelope, up to 12 personal references, and a Christmas Eve bedroom door hanger.
See their amazement when Santa’s magical letter arrives!
A Phone Call from Santa is the ultimate Christmas surprise for a child.
You can also order a Phone Call from Santa to a child on Christmas Eve (other dates available).
Santa will talk about their pets, hobbies and Christmas Wish List. And they’ll get a certificate to prove “Santa Called Me”.
Here’s how to get a letter from Santa.
Wal-Mart’s Top 12 Toys of Christmas
Walmart posts their Top 12 Toys for Christmas 2007. Here they are in no particular order:
– Kid Tough Digital Camera from Fisher Price (Ages 3 & up) A real
digital camera that’s tough enough — and easy enough-for kids to use.
– Smart Cycle from Fisher Price (Ages 3-6) It’s a stationary bike, a learning center, and an arcade game system — all rolled into one!
– Air Hogs Havoc Heli by Spinmaster (Ages 8 & up) An amazingly small, infrared, remote control helicopter, the Air Hogs Havoc features a durable, EPP foam body and a flashing Blue LED for night flying.
– Spider-Man 3 Movie Action Figure from Hasbro (Ages 3-7) Both in his classic red and blue gear and now new black costume, Spider-Man will continue to be a hero that saves the day, specially with his new web accessories.
– Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Doll from Mattel (Ages 18 months & up) Girls will love playing mommy with this sweet baby doll — she’s perfect for your child’s first doll.
– New Elmo from Fisher Price (Ages 18 months & up) He’s back on the list to tickle your funny bone. Find out why and what’s new in November!
– Littlest Pet Shop Paws Off Electronic Diary from Hasbro (Ages 6 & up) Keep all your written secrets locked inside this voice-activated, electronic diary!
– Razor Ripstik Caster Board (Ages 6 & up) A cross between a skateboard and a snowboard, this high-action new sport is taking the streets by storm!
– Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader game from Hasbro (Ages 8 & up) Based on the popular game show, this enjoyable diversion features Jeff Foxworthy and five students putting ordinary adults to the test by having them answer real questions from the 5th-grade curriculum.
– Aqua Dots Super Studio from Spin Master (Ages 6 & up) Aqua Dots combine creativity and crafting to create multiple designs — just add water!
– Power Tour Electric Guitar by Hasbro (Ages 10 & up) Be the rock star and learn to play six different rock classics. Connect to your MP3 player and strum along, or rock out solo and compose your own anthem.
– FurReal Squawkers Parrot from Hasbro — (Ages 5-7) Talk about cool! Squawkers McCaw is a talkin’, squawkin’ and totally unpredictable play pal.
Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas
The fall has officially started and before we know it, it’ll be Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas! The stores are already stocked with Halloween candy and decorations. By the way, if you are planning some games for Halloween, be sure to check these Fun Halloween Games out.
Other than that, better start thinking about Christmas gift ideas. As with previous years, we will highlight some of the season’s most desirable and popular toys here. This year is going to be interesting with the recent lead paint scandals that’s been going on.
Send A Personalized Letter to Santa
Make your child smile this Christmas by sending a personalized letter from Santa! All letters can be customized online and include an authentic North Pole Postmark on the envelope.
Start creating your Santa letters now!
Order today and receive free shipping. Buy 3 and get 1 free!
Mix and Match Stocking Stuffers
Great ideas for stocking stuffers for everyone. Fun stocking stuffers for kids and grown-ups too. Save money when you buy more than one – mix and match, buy as many of each different gift as you want! Don’t waste any more time driving yourself crazy trying to get to the mall, get all your stocking stuffers NOW!
Doing Your Christmas Shopping The Day After Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving is commonly referred to as “Black Friday”. This day is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the years and for many signifies the first day of Christmas shopping. While the term black Friday was originally used to represent the day in which retailers returned to profitability many who work in the retail industry use this term as a way to describe the crowds and chaos which accompany Christmas shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. Likewise consumers expect significant sales to go along with the large crowds which flock to stores.
There is also “Cyber Monday” which is the Monday after Thanksgiving which is said to be the best shopping day for online retailers. Many people who return to work on Monday get on their computers and start their shopping online.
For many shopping on the day after Thanksgiving is a tradition which wouldn’t be missed for the world. These individuals look forward to the sales and starting their shopping as a way to get into the Christmas spirit. These individuals can be counted on to arrive before the malls and shopping centers even open to get a great parking spot, to make multiple trips to their cars to drop off packages before returning to the shopping area to make more purchases and to almost literally shop until they drop. These are the individuals retailers count on each year to boost their quarterly earnings and to help them report profitability for the year.
Those who enjoy Christmas shopping on the day after Thanksgiving feel this way for a number of different reasons. Some enjoy shopping on this day for the tremendous sales which are inevitable. Still others enjoy shopping on this day because they like to take things one season as a time and figure now that Thanksgiving is over; it is time to start focusing on Christmas. There are even others who like shopping on this day for the excellent people watching opportunity the day presents. Whether or not they get any actual shopping done these individuals flock to shopping malls on the day after Thanksgiving because they know there will be tons of other shoppers to observe. Finally there are those who start their Christmas shopping on the day after Thanksgiving because of a sense of tradition. It is these individuals who have simply always started their Christmas shopping on this day out of habit. Their parents probably started Christmas shopping the day after Thanksgiving and they simply learned this is the day to start Christmas shopping. They will also likely pass on the habit to their own children.
Conversely there are other shoppers who absolutely refuse to step foot inside a mall or shopping center on the day after Thanksgiving. For these shoppers trying to get any shopping done on this day is near impossible. They are willing to sacrifice the opportunity to buy some items as gifts at excellent sale prices just to avoid the throng of shoppers who swarm the stores on this one particular day. However, it is important to not that just because these shoppers avoid shopping areas on the day after Thanksgiving does not mean they don’t enjoy great sale prices on the Christmas gifts they purchase. These shoppers may take advantage of sales throughout the year to accomplish their Christmas shopping within their set budget.
There are still others who typically do not do any shopping on the day after Thanksgiving but these individuals do not necessarily avoid the malls and shopping areas on this day either. There are many people who enjoy taking a trip to the local mall or shopping center on the day after Thanksgiving just to enjoy the hustle and bustle the day presents. For these people just walking around and experiencing the excitement around them helps to put them into the holiday spirit.
Whether you are an early Christmas shopper, a last minute Christmas shopper or just a people watcher, you likely understand it is appropriate to expect large crowds in malls and shopping centers on the day after Thanksgiving. It is up to you to decide whether or not you choose to join the shoppers on this hectic day.
Shopping From The Christmas Catalog
The other day I received a great surprise in the mail box. In among the bills was a Christmas catalog. Receiving this brought me back to memories of my childhood. My sisters and I would spend hours looking through the Sears Christmas catalog picking out the gifts we hoped Santa Claus would bring. Our mom would have us mark the pages that had the toys on that we were the most interested in. She then had us put the Christmas catalog under the tree on Christmas Eve with a glass of milk and a plate of cookies for Santa Claus. On Christmas morning there would be a number of toys that we had marked in the catalog. Mom told us this saved Santa Claus time so that he did not have to read so many wish letters from children.
The Christmas catalog that arrived the other day was filled with great gift ideas. Now that you can place orders on the internet the use of Christmas catalogs is even more convenient. The company that sent this catalog has a site where you can check to see if the items that you want to order are in stock. The weight of the items is tallied along with the price so the total of the shipment is figured out for you as well as the estimated date of arrival. This company has the added feature of a tracking number so that you can check on the progress of the shipment.
I found several gift ideas in the Christmas catalog for my husband’s staff members. He likes to give them something each year, yet the agency has a policy regarding the amount that can be spent. The Christmas catalog had several items that fit within the price range, and he did not have to go shopping for them. My husband is willing to go shopping for short periods of time. By using the Christmas catalog to order the presents for his staff he is more willing to spend time shopping for the others on our gift list.
As I was going through the Christmas catalog I found several items for others on our list. My husband thought we should order these things as well, however I like shopping. We decided that we would place the order and still spend a day shopping for a gift for our home. We have been buying a gift for the house each year since we have been married. During the Christmas season so many things are on sale so this is a good time to purchase items for the home.
Ideas For A Cheap Christmas Gift
If your Christmas gift budget is anything like mine, you’re thinking about who you can take off of your list without offending anyone. But, after doing some brainstorming and thinking, I found numerous ways to not remove anyone’s name and find a cheap Christmas gift that would be suitable and unique to everyone. There are lots of cheap Christmas gift ideas that are to be found, though some of them might require a bit of time and energy. If you’re willing to put some holiday spirit into those cheap Christmas gift ideas, then you may be receiving lots of hugs and kisses this Christmas.
My favorite of all of the cheap Christmas gift ideas was to make things for the intended recipients. Whether it be some type of food or an item for the house, homemade gifts are not only very appreciated but make a wonderful cheap Christmas gift that contains a great amount of love. If the recipient is a big fan of fudge, cookies or even cake – run with that idea. Fudge and candy can be made with little expense and lots of bowl licking for your family members. Once you have fudge or candy made, you can wrap it in festive cellophane or boxes tied with ribbon. Yummy treats are a wonderful way to win some points in gift giving. Making a cake is a great cheap Christmas gift that can be just as delightful as candy or fudge. Find out your recipient’s favorite flavor and make that. Add some creative decorating flair to it and it will be received with smiles.
If you’re not much for spending time in the kitchen, there are many other cheap Christmas gift ideas that don’t involve cooking. If you visit a craft store, such as A.C. Moore, there are tons of ideas for making a cheap Christmas gift. You can make beautiful candles at a low cost, small wreathes, candle holders, pot holders, and knit lots of different items. Knitting something heartfelt for someone is a wonderful way to show your creativity and love for others and is a cheap Christmas gift that won’t break your wallet. I knitted a few scarves for family members and they all loved them tremendously. Knitting all of them simply cost me the price of the yarns and I made 3 scarves for less than $10.00. I managed to cross 3 names off of my list at for a low cost.
Another cheap Christmas gift idea is to create a coupon book for someone. You can include coupons for babysitting, massages, breakfast in bed, car washes, dish duty, almost anything that the recipient may appreciate. This idea may work best for people who live in the same household and would appreciate you helping with chores or some extra attention.
Using your imagination and putting some extra love into finding a cheap Christmas gift can leave the recipients incredibly pleased and your wallet a bit fuller.
TMX Elmo Going For $5000 on Ebay
Yes, it’s true – people are THAT crazy about TMX Elmo. I read this news story that TMX Elmo is going for up to $5000 on Ebay. It’s predicted to be a hot seller for this holiday season. The other one is Sony’s Playstation3, the PS3, to be released on November 17.
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