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March 6, 2007 22:49 - Kid Christmas Gift: The Module Train

When you're looking for a great toy for your kids' Christmas gift, the module train stands out.

Folk-rock singer Neil Young, 61, is so passionate about trains that he bought a fifth of the company in 1995. And one of the big names in model trins in the 1950s is Lionel.

Now, the company is bringing trains back to young people, and sales are up 40 percent in the last two years.

Lionel signed deals to bring out "Harry Potter" and "The Polar Express" trains, and filled shelves at department stores such as Macy's and Target, instead of just hobby shops.

Here is photo that cast members from the Harry Potter movie series are seen at London's Kings Cross Station in this May 8, 2002 file photo. Sales of model trains are picking up steam again thanks to deals linking them to the "Harry Potter" and "The Polar Express" movies, along with a new approach to marketing the old-fashioned toys.

Last Christmas, the company advertised toy trains as the ultimate gift by setting up displays at Macy's Santaland and Grand Central Terminal in New York. Forty percent of Lionel's sales of $70 million in 2006 came during the Christmas season.

Howerver, kids don't want to assemble sets.

Mark Guiffre, 34, a member of the West Island Model Railroad Club in Long Island, N.Y., said that such technology had made model railroading better, partly because users can run trains and switch tracks just by punching a few buttons.

It's ideal for young people because they do not want to spend a lot of time assembling the train sets, said Brett Einhorn, 16, of West Babylon, N.Y.

I can't agree more with them.

Kids just like to run them.

Before you go and pick up the toy trains for your kids, here is a book you should read first.

"Toy Train Collecting and Operating," a book by train expert John Grams.

Have fun with all the information on every aspect of the hobby.

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March 8, 2007 22:18 - Oh, What A Great Christmas Decoration Video!!!

Video websites are popular these days.

But if you're in need some Christmas How-to videos from experts, here is a special one for you.

Before you watch a ornament making video, try to imagine what you want for your holiday decorations.

From lights to ornaments to garlands to trees, the items are endless.

Even among these decorations, there are different themes including angels, stars, Santa and his reindeer, cartoon characters, snow, religious symbols, and other individual themes.

Now, watch the first episode of "Homemade Christmas Ornaments & Decorations " series by Cynthia Glover, who who has 28 years' experiences of early childhood education.

Here it is...

You can also find more information on Xmas ornament here.

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March 13, 2007 16:48 - How To Make And Send Christmas Photo Cards Online?

With the vast array of options available, from creating a complete online library of designs to the one special card for your loved ones, and the relatively low cost of digital cameras nowadays, there really is no better time to start making your own Christmas photo cards to create your own personal way of telling someone you care.

And the beauty if it is in its simplicity – all you need is a digital camera and a computer.

Once you have taken your photos, the next thing to do is to upload them to your computer so that they're easily accessible when you need to transfer them to an online photo site. This is where you can use the various tools that companies such as Shutterfly.com  has on its websites.

Using these tools, you can add various effects such as festive costumes, additional winter background effects, and many other features your digital camera software wouldn't come supplied with.

Read more on How To Make And Send Perfect Christmas Photo Cards Online?

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March 14, 2007 10:26 - Start A New Holiday Tradition with 4 Great Ideas

Why not start a new tradition in your family this year?

"A wonderful way to accomplish this is to start collecting a set of glassware together. Children love holidays and they always like to help decorate whether it's for Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas or some other Holiday. I think it's important to involve children in the planning and decorating for the holidays. A good way of doing this is to ask them to help you pick out some pretty stemware or accent pieces for the dinner table. This is something that can be done all year long and give everyone some quality time together," said Mike Horine

Here are 4 great holiday ideas he recently contributed on YourHub.com:

1) Christmas table setting featuring Lenox china with Cambridge, Imperial and Morgantown

2) Springtime exhibit featuring Indiana's Avocado pattern, Fry stemware and a Cambridge swan centerpiece

3) Place setting featuring Heisey glass company dawn color, Fry grill plate and Morgantown golf ball stems. The design in the place mat can be seen because of the transparency of the grill plate. The grill plate is oven proof.

4) Halloween luncheon setting of Hazel Atas glass company's black Cloverleaf with Westmoreland glass company's Marguerite stemware

What else can I say? It's all about passion and creativity!

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March 26, 2007 22:57 - Here Comes Santa Claus: Holiday Tips from the North Pole

Are you looking for some unique holiday ideas today?

In this this series of free video clips Santa Claus shares his own time-tested advice to help you through the Christmas season.

You'll learn how to pick out the perfect Christmas tree, untangle that mess of Christmas lights, build a toy boat and wrap a present.

I love his bonus about tips and techniques on skateboarding, by pulling off a flawless ollie using a ramp.

Watch it here...

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Santa also offers advice on what is perhaps the most important aspect of the holiday season, the best recipe for baking Santa¡¯s favorite cookies, as well as guitar lessons and skateboarding tricks that will bring you joy year-round.

I'm not good at writing video series, but I do keep my eyes on more useful holiday tips and video...and share with you.

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Enjoy!

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