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Emily Vanek is not buying up a bunch of LeapPad Explorers herself, but she may be at least partly to blame for some stores selling out of the $99 children's tablet this holiday season. "The LeapPad is incredible," the Denver mother of three boys...... Full story

Invited to a holiday dinner? A ski weekend? You'll want to bring a gift for the host, of course. Here are some ideas that let you say "Thanks for having me!" in a cool, creative way. The go-to item many people choose for a dinner party is a nice...... Full story

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — If the holidays are truly a time for peace on earth and goodwill toward all, someone forgot to tell the Christmas tree people. For these holiday antagonists, there can be no yule truce: It's either a...... Full story

My parents bought me a new Christmas tree ornament every year when I was growing up, ensuring that I'd have quite a collection when I started my own family. But few are marked with the date, and it's impossible to remember now whether 1982 or 1985...... Full story

Right at Home: leaving tech out of the toy bag KIM COOK,For The Associated Press   In Christmas Past, children would find all sorts of simple games under the tree: Tiddlywinks, pickup sticks and board games could amuse young minds for...... Full story