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Why are toys selling out? Might be mommy blog buzz

This Feb. 14, 2011, product image provided by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., shows the LeapPad Explorer. 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 wrote to the 6,000 followers of her ColoradoMoms.com blog. "Not only do kids get to have a toy resembling their parents' tablet, it's durable and my favorite part?! It's not just mindless games they are playing." (AP Photo/LeapFrog Enterprises Inc.)

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

Hip hostess gifts available for all parties, at variety of prices

This product image courtesy of Red Envelope shows deer pillow which can be personalized. From wine to food to household items, there are plenty of gift ideas that can help you express your thanks and appreciation to a party host this season.   (AP Photo/Red Envelope)

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

O, tannenbaum! Are you best natural or artificial?

In this Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 photo, an employee carries a fresh cut tree for a customer at Logan Trading Co., in Raleigh, N.C. The debate over natural verses artificial trees continues among some holiday antagonists. Logan sells both types of trees. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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

Personalize Christmas ornaments with stamped clay

This Nov. 9, 2011, photo shows snowball ornaments in Concord, N.H.  Covering glass ball ornaments with polymer clay to resemble snowballs and then decorating them with paint, glitter and stamped names and dates is an easy way to create personalized ornaments.   (AP Photo/Holly Ramer)

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

Non-tech toys making a comeback for kids of all ages

This undated courtesy of Desi Scarpone shows

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

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