If you've got an iPhone, you can toast with friends the virtual way this New Year's Eve. Download the free Clink-Clink iPhone App from Waterford Crystal and turn your iPhone into a glass of champagne (or drink of choice). Clink with a friend to share contact details or a toast. You can even have your toasts sent to your Facebook page. It's a cute way to share some New Year's Eve fun with friends.

My sister is always uber-organized and her Christmas shopping is done weeks (often months) in advance. I, on the other hand, get most of mine done online about 3 weeks ahead - just enough time to take advantage of free shipping offers. Unfortunately, not everything is available online and I end up running around trying to find last-minute items in holiday-shopper filled stores. Ugh.

Milo.com looks like it might be just the thing I need. Search for a product you're looking for in your area and it will tell you which stores have it in stock and how much they're charging. I'm somewhat sad to see that we could have saved $10 if I had used Milo.com yesterday while my husband was picking up some gifts that were out of stock online. Oh, well. Maybe it will save you from the same fate...

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• Visit Milo.com
• Tips for Shopping Online

Are your kids concerned about whether or not they've been good this year? Do they wonder how Santa Claus delivers all of those presents in one night? Do they want to make sure Santa received their wish list? Request a message personalized message from the "Portable North Pole."

Santa Claus will deliver a video message where he addresses your child by name, checks to see if he/she has been naughty or nice and gives a hint about what might be under the tree on Christmas morning.

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• Get a Message from the Portable North Pole (PNP)
• Visit Santa Claus Online

Do you have a favorite parenting blog? Website for kids? Virtual World? Family-friendly video game? If so, we want to hear from you!

For the first time, About.com's Computing Channel will be running a coordinated Reader's Choice Award program. During January 2010, you'll be able to nominate your favorite sites, services and innovations in categories ranging from the best IM client and email service to best Web design and Web browser. Then, in February, check back to see if your favorite nominees made the cut, and cast your vote. Winners will be announced March 1. There's no prize -- just the bragging rights that come with getting recognized by the readers of one of the biggest tech networks on the Web.

The Family Computing site will be participating with awards for:

• Best Parenting Blog
• Best Virtual World for Kids
• Best Website for Kids (non-Virtual World)
• Best Family Friendly Video Game

The complete time line is:

January 1 - 24: Accept nominations
February 1 - 24: Voting
March 1 Winners Announced

Other computing sites that are participating include:

• Web Browsers
• Desktop Publishing
• Email
• Web Design
• Google
• IM
• JavaScript
• Macs
• Mobile Games
• Smart Phones
• Visual Basic
• VOIP
• Web Search
• PC Hardware and Reviews

TRON: Evolution Disney Interactive Studios

Grown-up gamers undoubtedly have fond memories of TRON. As cheesy as it may seem against today's movie standards, TRON was a trendsetting movie at the time and inspired a generation of video game fanatics.

Disney Interactive Studios has announced the release of TRON: Evolution, the video game. Designed to be the bridge between the original TRON and the highly anticipated TRON: Legacy, TRON: Evolution is intended to be a stand-alone piece of the TRON mythology. Sean Bailey, producer of TRON: Legacy, says, "The collaboration between the video game development studio and the film creators is exceptional... TRON: Evolution should enhance and expand the mythology and the world of TRON: Legacy." If this is the case, it's an unusual decision in the gaming world where video games often mirror the content found in film without contributing to the storyline.

TRON: Evolultion is due out in 2010 during the holiday season.

Fox's newest hit, Glee, may be on hiatus , but fans can get their fix in a few different ways:

• 12 Days of Glee - This Target-sponsored site has 12 of Glee's most memorable song performances. It's heavy on the Target advertising, but may be worth it to see the "Defying Gravity" Diva-Off, Mr Schuester kickin' it old-skool with "Busta Move" or the group's moving rendition of "Lean on Me."
• Glee on Fancast - Fancast has several full-length episodes, plus clips and interviews with the cast.
• Glee on Facebook - Become a fan of Glee on Facebook and enjoy video clips, photos and regular updates about the show.
• Buy the Glee Soundtrack (compare prices) - Talk about a sensation. Glee hasn't even completed a full season and they have already released two soundtrack albums!
• Glee on YouTube - If you're still not satisfied, head on over to YouTube where you can spend hours watching clips, interviews and fan-created content.
• Glee on Twitter - Bring Glee to your Twitter stream.
• Get Glee Gear - Shop on Cafe Press for Glee Gear.

Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish friends out there. In honor of the holiday, I thought I'd share a virtual Dreidel game for those of us who aren't lucky enough to have the real thing.

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• Play the Virtual Dreidel Game

The past decade has seen a rise in popularity of virtual worlds - online environments where people can work, play, create and interact. I've put together a list of the virtual worlds that have been the most influential on the genre in the past 10 years. Do you think your favorite is on the list?

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• Most Influential Virtual Worlds
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The World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) group has an annual list of toys that could be dangerous for your kids. The toys present a variety hazards included sharp points, dangerous projectiles, and pieces that put your child at risk for choking and strangulation. Even if none of these toys are on your shopping list this year, it's an important reminder of how to look critically at the toys you purchase for your kids.

Visit the 2009 W.A.T.C.H. Worst Toys list

There are a few things that help me get in the mood for the holidays. The first is the music. The second is snow. The third is decor. And the last one are all of the great TV shows and movies. To help you get in the mood, I've put together a Guide to Getting in the Holiday Spirit.

Music

• Listen to Christmas, Seasonal and Holiday Music Online
• Christmas Music for Kids
• Best Hanukkah Music for Kids

Snow

• Play in the Snow Online
• Snowman and Snow People Craft Projects

Decorations

• Christmas Ideas and Decor
• Outdoor Christmas Decorations
• Holiday Decorations in NYC
• Ideas for Christmas Craft Projects
• Hanukkah Craft Projects
• Kwanzaa Craft Projects

Movies and TV

• Top Christmas Movies for Kids
• 9 Classic Christmas Movies