Good Housekeeping has just come out with their list of the best toys of 2009. Check out the video below.
For a complete list, click here. Are any of these toys on your list this year?
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Could Zsu Zsu Pets be harmful?
So, you were able to get your hands on that toy everyone wants and can’t wait to see your kids open it on Christmas morning. Now you find out it may contain a harmful chemical. A lot of parents are finding this out today about Zsu Zsu Pets, which GoodGuide claims may contain [...]
Holiday travel: How are you getting there?
According to a recent AP story, fewer Americans are planning to travel during the holidays. The reason? For some, it’s avoiding the hassle and lines at the airport. For others, it’s the cost. Those that are planning to travel will most likely drive. Read more.
Once again, we’re planning to make [...]
Citibank: Want a lower rate? Spend more money
An older post we wrote about American Express rate hikes has started heating up with new comments from bank customers who claim they have received letters informing them their rates are going up — by a lot. Read this recent comment from Vicki:
I got a letter from Citibank yesterday telling me that “to be [...]
Wal-Mart cutting toy prices this Saturday
According to the AP, Wal-Mart will be cutting prices on toys and video games by up to 60 percent this Saturday. Discounts will be on items such as Easy-Bake Oven, Disney Princess Scooter, and Nerf N-Strike Vulcan (I’m not sure what that is). Also, buy Band Hero and DJ Hero video games and [...]
Will you give to charity during the holidays?
According to the AP, only 38 percent of Americans surveyed in a recent poll say they will give a charitable gift during the upcoming holiday season. Instead, many say they plan to increase their giving once the economy improves. As a result, many of the nation’s charities are planning for a disappointing season. [...]
