Turkey Treat Pot
on Nov 16, 2009 in arts and crafts thanksgiving fun Great idea for school kids to make for their holiday parties or to decorate their homes for Thanksgiving.  Can be filled with candy, nuts, and even toothpicks! What you will need: * 2" clay pot * (1) wood football * Felt (orange and red) *...

Ask a KidQuestions ~ Week of 11/15/09
on Nov 16, 2009 in ask a kid 1. What's your favorite food for Thanksgiving? Least favorite food? 2. What do you think is beyond the stars? 3. What would you do if you were invisible for one day? 4. What kind of things on TV/Movies makes you laugh? 5. Tell me the 5 best thin...

Huffy Green Machine III
on Nov 15, 2009 in toy guide what's in for kids holiday gift guide Age Recommended: 5 to 10 years Approx. Retail Price: $99.99 The Green Machine is light years ahead of its time. It's not easy being green, and that's just the way we like it. Only Huffy could create a machine that will define a whole new generation...

Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie
on Nov 15, 2009 in recipe cookbook thanksgiving fun Nothing says fall like apples!!  And the caramel doesn't hurt either. :)  Gather the kids together and whip up this rich, delicious dessert for a perfect ending to a yummy Thanksgiving dinner! INGREDIENTS For the pie: * Pastry for one 9...

VTech KidiZoom Camera
on Nov 15, 2009 in toy guide what's in for kids holiday gift guide Age Recommended: 3 to 9 years Approx. Retail Price: $39.96 With photos & photo editing all in one, your kids can have twice the fun with KidiZoom. This sleek and durable digital camera allows kids to take, edit and view photos, and with 64MB of...

Jakks Pacific Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker
on Nov 15, 2009 in toy guide what's in for kids holiday gift guide Age Recommended: 8 years and up Approx. Retail Price: $35.99 With the Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, kids get a fun, easy, no-hassle introduction to baking. This educational and creative toy not only teaches the very basics of cooking--such as measurin...

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies
on Nov 15, 2009 in recipe cookbook thanksgiving fun These are very simple, adorable cookies for the kiddos to help bake this Thanksgiving!  Set out a tray full for after dinner, wrap them up for friends, or take some to your favorite teacher. Cooking Time: 20 Servings: 16 INGREDIENTS 1 roll...

Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats
on Nov 15, 2009 in recipe cookbook thanksgiving fun Marshmallows and chocolate.....two kid favorites!!  And so simple to make. INGREDIENTS * 24 chocolate-striped shortbread cookies * 12-ounce package of chocolate chips * 24 marshmallows * tube of yellow decorators' frosting INSTRUCTIONS 1...

Indian Corn Pin
on Nov 15, 2009 in arts and crafts thanksgiving fun My daughter, Brianna's, 2nd grade class made these for Thanksgiving/Fall this year to bring home to their families.  I thought they were just the cutest idea! You will need: * 6 or more Fall colors of Tri-beads (suggested colors: red, orange,...

Crayola 3D Giant Sidewalk Chalk Set
on Nov 15, 2009 in toy guide what's in for kids holiday gift guide Age Recommended: 4 to 15 years Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 Crayola 3D Sidewalk Chalk is 7X larger than normal sidewalk chalk! Create eye-popping 3D effects! Contains 4 giant dual-sided sidewalk chalk sticks, 1 pair of 3D glasses and 1 how-to book.