Which Gaming System is Right for Your Kids?- Show #15
November 30, 2007 | 3 Comments
Are your kids begging for the latest and greatest (and expensive!) video game system? Are you confused by all the different brands of video games and want to know which ones are appropriate for which age groups?
Join us as Chele chats with Sean McCausey from www.ListenWithThis.com as he answers all of our burning video game questions. Sean is a teen gamer and has a vast knowledge about these game systems. He also offers gaming reviews on his website about any topic you like.
Don’t forget these contest deadlines!
Kelly McCausey (yup, Sean’s mom!) from www.MomsTalkRadio.com just awarded the chocolate basket to my friend Annette Yen. Annette also donated the Hope Bear for our contest. Congratulations, Annette!
The Hope Bear deadline is tomorrow, December 1st.
We’ve got another contest coming! Stay tuned for more details!
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Xbox 360
Sony PlayStation
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo DS
Nintendo Game Boy
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What NOT to Give Dad For Christmas - Wordless Wednesday - Part Two
November 28, 2007 | 7 Comments
There’s MORE: What NOT to buy Dad Part ONE
Desperate to find GREAT gifts for dad and everyone on your list?
Chele’s FREE Holiday Gift Ideas Guide
What NOT to Give Dad For Christmas - Wordless Wednesday
November 28, 2007 | 17 Comments
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What NOT to buy Dad Part TWO
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Husband
November 26, 2007 | 1 Comment
"What do you get for the man who has everything?" is the question on most women’s minds during the Christmas shopping season. It always seems like it is harder to buy for those closest to us. All to often, wives resort to the old standbys: a tie or aftershave.
Take some time, plan ahead and think outside the box. Think about your hubby’s hobbies and interests. Is there something he used to love to do, but just stopped, either because of lack of time or money? Find a way to incorporate those things back into his life and give him a gift that will allow for him to participate again.
Here are a few more ideas to point you in the right direction this holiday season.
Many men enjoy sports. There are tons of different gift ideas that can be connected to his favorite sport. Does he like to watch the races? Why not let him try racing himself? There are many places where you can either drive or ride shotgun on the track. The price for the ride-along in a NASCAR stock car is just a little over $100 up into the thousands for racing schools. If you’re not comfortable with him getting behind the wheel, get him tickets to a local racetrack instead.
If your husband considers 18 holes of golf to be the best way to spend a day, why not indulge him? Even if it’s the middle of winter, he can enjoy a great day of golf. He can even put a round on a famous course or two. In addition to driving ranges, many places have added golf simulators. These machines recreate the actual courses on a video screen and sensors register where the ball flies and it is shown on the screen. The rental prices are quite reasonable. If you want to really spoil your husband there are home versions available as well.
Is your man handy around the house? Does he complain about having old, worn out tools? While you may not know the difference between vice grips and wrenches, the people at your local home improvement store can help you pick the best gift. Take one of his tools with you to the store and ask questions about the best brand to get for the kind of work he does (electrical, wood, etc). If you are still unsure about what tool to get, get him a gift card and let him pick out what he needs.
The outdoorsman in your life might like some new gear. If you’re unsure of what to get, ask some of his hunting or fishing buddies. They would be able to help you know what he needs or wants. Some things, like lures, you can never have too many of, but certain ones are preferred for catching certain fish. Another idea is to rent a cabin and make plans for a get-away weekend for the two of you, or the whole family. Find an area that has things to do for those who don’t want do the outdoor activities.
The best gifts come from the heart and take some thought. Give him something that shows you appreciate all he does for your family. If after going over all the different options, you still aren’t sure what to get for your husband, ask. Most men aren’t as concerned with a big surprise gift to open. The fact that you care enough to get him something special is gift enough.
For more great gift ideas for Husbands and EVERYONE on your list, read our free guide on Holiday Gift Ideas: Guilt Free Gifts with Minimal Re-Gifting Opportunities
Christmas Gift Ideas for Grandparents
November 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
It can be hard to find the perfect gift for grandparents, especially if they don’t live nearby. However, the best gifts for grandparents focus around the grandkids. Here are a few ideas that will put a smile on any grandparent’s face as well as a warm, fuzzy feeling in their heart.
Photos - Get all the grandkids together and take some fun photos. There are some studios that have special group sitting fees that are quite reasonable, especially if split between family groups. Once the pictures are done, select the best ones and then buy a multi-picture frame to display all the kids. If someone in the family is good with a camera, you could even do your own photos. Find a good location for a background (maybe even somewhere that has special meaning to the family) and you have a less expensive gift. It could become a tradition each year, as the children get older.
Along the lines of the group photos, make a small portable "brag book" for a one of a kind gift. Find a nice album that can fit in a purse or pocket and then fill it with favorite snapshots. They can be of the children’s accomplishments over the past year in things like sports, music or other activates.
Handmade gifts - Not much says you love someone more than a handmade gift. Grandparents are especially fond of things made by their grandchildren. Even if you aren’t a crafty person there are a few easy options. There are kits at any craft store and some department stores that come with everything needed right in the box to put together a nice gift. There are businesses that specialize in helping create a masterpiece, such as a paint-it-yourself ceramics shop. Select a piece, paint it with glaze and then it is fired for you. Just pick it up a few days later when it is finished. Even a young child, with a bit of help, can paint an interesting design on a mug or bowl using sponges and a couple colors of glaze.
Another handmade gift could be a shirt with the grandkids’ handprints on it, with ages and names. It’s also pretty easy to make photo transfers to iron on to a shirt and have pictures of the kids on the shirt as well. Some fabric paint could be used to decorate around the pictures. Have them make mini-frames or flowers around them. A necktie with the children’s picture printed on it can be a nice gift for grandpas.
Jewelry - Jewelry for grandma also makes a wonderful gift. Many companies will add the birthstones of the grandchildren to necklaces, bracelets or rings. You can also find charm bracelets that can have a different charm to represent each child. The charms can either be a silhouette head, with the name and date engraved, or something else to represent each child.
The best gifts, however, are the ones the kids come up with themselves. Give them some time to think about it and they may surprise you with some very original, loving ideas. Handmade gifts always touch a grandparent’s heart like no other as well.
For more great gift ideas for Grandparents and EVERYONE on your list, read our free guide on Holiday Gift Ideas: Guilt Free Gifts with Minimal Re-Gifting Opportunities
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