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Want to send a personalized video message from Santa to someone special?

My 6-year old was thrilled to hear from Santa and "see" him in this video card. Servers seem to be especially busy today but keep trying once you get your data filled in. This PNP (Portable North Pole) tool makes a charming and sweet card...and then you can share it with friends and family via Facebook and Twittter.

Here's the link to get started:

http://portable… Continue

iTunes is offering a free album of holiday music (20 songs in this album) through this Thursday, December 17, 2009. It's a great mix of songs by a variety of artists. There is something here for all types of tastes--artists range from Barry Manilow to Sarah McLachlan to Rascal Flatts.

Go here (http://tinyurl.com/y97vyqn) and download these tunes. Enjoy! Happy Holidays to everyone!!

Check out some of these fun links and ideas for some Halloween Fun. Happy Halloween!!

National Geographic Kids Funny Fill-In
First, for elementary-aged children, try the "Funny Fill-in" where you are prompted to fill in a few words. Then, you click the "Read!" button and read the story. The sillier your fill-in words, the sillier the story. You can print your story, too. My son's story included dressing up as Tarzan and wearing a banana on his big toe. Have fun!… Continue

Found on the National Geographic for Kids site

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Landing on the Moon.....check out this quiz for kids

Quiz Your Noodle: The Moon

Check out the related space links and games:

http://kids.aol.com/KOL/2/HomeworkHelp/article/moon-landing

Have fun!

With the news of the more affordably-priced iPhone (3G S), I am trying to resist the temptation! I want one!! At $99, it's affordable and all I keep reading about are all the cool apps! The News & Observer ran a story a few weeks ago about parents using their cell phones to entertain their toddlers and preschoolers while waiting for appointments or while traveling. What an idea! Th… Continue