Don't let disappointment lurk under the Christmas tree this year. Choose from the hottest computer gifts for your family and friends.
A Christmas Carol is one of my favorite holiday stories, although I prefer the 1970 musical version with Albert Finney. It was only a matter of time before Disney would remake this classic film (does the Mickey Mouse version count?), but I would never have guessed at Jim Carey. Anyway, whether you've seen the new movie or not, the website has some cute games. Try 'em out.
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I spoke with my sister today and she asked if my wish list is up to date. In case it's not obvious, she tends to do her Christmas shopping on the early side. So, I hung my head and admitted that I had not yet updated my ever-evolving wish list.
Does your family use online wish lists to help out with shopping for holidays and birthdays? If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out my tips for choosing just the right wish list. It will make things easier on family members who just can't figure out what you like, and can cut back on the amount of time spent returning things at the start of the new year. They're especially handy for kids who always seem to get multiples of the hottest games or toys.
Shopping online is a great way to find unique gifts while also saving money. I've got some easy tips for saving money while shopping online.
And, if you're looking for some gift giving ideas, I highly recommend joining the About.com Parenting & Family Channel Holiday Shopping experience. We've got great ideas for everyone in your family:
Sesame Street is all grown up now. At 40, the show has been through a variety of facelifts, while still holding true to the original intent of creating quality and educational TV programming for kids. In order to maintain their reputation as a groundbreaking show and to keep up with their tech-savvy fans, Sesame Street undertook a $14 million site redesign last year. My first experience with the website was less than stellar, but I'm happy to say that they've worked out a lot of the kinks and garnered a thumbs up. Today you can enjoy clips from Sesame Street shows, as well as games, parent resources and behind-the scene blogs.
If you're feeling nostalgic, you can visit Sesame Street online and find clips dating back to the very first season, including the pinball game counting song, "Rubber Ducky," and Kermit singing, "Bein' Green." And just for grownups, you can add the Sesame Street Feel-O-Matic to your Facebook page and express your feelings through the personality of the Muppets.
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