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The twinkling lights, warm fires, incredible smells wafting from the kitchen, pretty gifts topped with elaborate bows: What baby could resist? But before you enthusiastically dive into the holiday season with plans to start new family traditions and cater to visiting relatives, take some steps to prepare for a safe holiday season... http://www.grandparentstoday.com/articles/1588.php The holidays will soon be here! Although our hearts are usually bigger than our wallets, it's important to manage our money during the holidays. Children want to participate in the exchanging of the gifts too, but that can be a costly option. Or is it? 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The holidays bring with them their own set of safety concerns... http://www.grandparentstoday.com/articles/582.php Have you ever been tempted to hang the Christmas lights on the tree without bothering to untie the huge knot the strand became when you put them away last year? Would you rather spend hours untangling it than go to a toy store at any time during the months of November and December? Can you tell the difference between the perfect smelly lotion for your wife's stocking and any other smelly lotion? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you are definitely a man and probably a dad... http://www.grandparentstoday.com/articles/1546.php If you ever have time to listen to the story behind the Indian festival of Diwali � also known as the festival of lights, celebrated in most regions of India and often compared to Christmas in the West � I strongly recommend it. I also recommend you clear your calendar for seven days, because that is how long it could take to hear the whole fascinating story and history of events... http://www.grandparentstoday.com/articles/3071.php The responsibilities and demands of life with kids is enough to cause stress, but throw in the hectic schedule most of us follow during the holidays, and stress levels can reach dangerous proportions. The extra responsibilities can make it impossible for some moms to enjoy the season, much less make wonderful memories with their children... http://www.grandparentstoday.com/articles/1838.php Victoria Moran's motto is, "My mission is to help make your life extraordinary." 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At the time of the wedding, our ages ranged from 8 to 25, with three of the children still living at home...