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From your grandmother to your three year old niece, it seems like everyone wants a digital camera for Christmas. Yes, they have digital cameras for three year olds!

However, buying a digital camera for someone can be quite an experience so I'm going to give you a few tips.

When it comes to megapixels, most amateur photographers won't be able to see the difference between a 4 megapixel camera and a 6 megapixel camera. But there can be a huge difference in the pric...

Santa's elves make all kinds of toys at the North Pole. From lavish electronic devices to simple board games, those in St. Nick's employ are a versatile group. Unfortunately, however, not all toys are safe for all age groups. In fact, children under three or four years of age are particularly prone to choking on small objects (they put everything in their mouths!). For this reason, it's imperative that parents of tots in this age group closely monitor what Santa places in the stocking and und...

Holidays are expected to be a time of celebration; a time to relax, reflect, and be with those we love the most. The final quarter of the year floods us with one holiday after another; each one with their own unique demands on our time, energy, and wallet. There are beautiful decorations, delicious foods, music, and costumes to highlight each special occasion. We can...

The popular saying goes like this: "Breaking up is hard to do." Yet, when it comes to marriage in the U.S., a large percentage of us do it. Divorce, however unpleasant, is commonplace in today's society, and dealing with it during the holidays is a fact of life with which adults and children alike must deal.

A divorce - especially a fresh one - can be particularly trying during the holidays. The Yuletide season is one of giving and family, and the dissonance of a divorce can greatly thr...

When Christmas draws near, children are enchanted by the wonderful gifts soon to be delivered by Santa. Visions of sugarplums are the inspiration for this Christmas tree decorating idea. This holiday fantasyland is sure to delight children of all ages and is designed with Santa...

Thanksgiving celebrations are usually centered around a table of wonderful food. There are always the traditional Thanksgiving dishes present and they are usually enjoyed by most of your guests. There are some guests, such as children, that may not list favorite Thanksgiving dishes on their best liked food list. For these guests, it is always wise to have some not so traditional items on your table. Along with the pumpkin and pecan pie, have a cherry, apple or chocolate pie available for your...

Having a spectacular birthday party or Christmas get together will be easier if party goods are a top priority in party planning. Picking just the right theme or colors can make the party goods add a positive element rather than just being used.

If an adult party is being thrown for a non-holiday occasion then a lot more flexible color schemes are possible. Powder blue and midnight blue might be used together just because they match the drapes. Magenta and gold could be a favorite combi...

Everyone has their own notion of fun holiday activities but among the top crowd pleasers are Halloween crafts. It's generally considered a sort of minor holiday but one that creates lots of happy childhood memories.

Projects that are easy enough to create both fun decorations and useful party items that are entirely created by the child with adult supervision are best. The bonding experiences that a little construction paper and crayons provide are the finest available.

Children a...