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Take 5: The Years Best Childrens Books

Book Them and Hook Them

In this age of digital technology and toy gadgetry, children may be keener to flip on the TV or shuffle their MP3 player than crack open a book. This holiday season, try reigniting their imagination with the gift of words. Here are some of 2011s award-winning and honor books for young readers. Lindsey romain

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Screen Test
Where theres a favorite TV show, theres bound to be a favorite gift in the wings
By Daniela Garcia CtW features Zombies and mad men and superheroes, oh my! No, its not the nightmare before Christmas. the characters and creatures that star in the years most popular tV shows and movies have inspired t-shirts, toys and all sorts of gifts sure to delight the pop culture aficionado. theres great presents out there for everyone influenced by either the small screen or the silver screen.

Mad aboutMad Men

the award-winning series about the lives of don draper and company, set in the New york advertising world in the 1960s, has managed to generate a cult following in a handful of seasons. Give the Maddict in your life any of the first three seasons of the hit series ($39.99 dVd/49.99 Blur-ray). Collectors will be charmed with season one packaged in a limited edition case in the shape of a classic Zippo lighter ($59.98, dVd). for the adman, or adwoman, in your life, Sterlings Gold:

Wit and Wisdom of an ad Man (Grove Press 2010), is filled with witty one-liners from Roger Sterling, the pithy founding partner of the fictional agency. a sample: Being with a client is like being in a marriage. Sometimes you get into it for the wrong reasons and eventually they hit you in the face.

Red for the holidays

the undead just wont die. in fact, their grip on fans may

be getting stronger. in its fourth season, true Blood, the tV drama about humans and vampires in the heart of louisiana, is still going strong. Catch up on the latest action and romance with true Blood: the Complete third Season ($59.99 dVd/$79.99 Blu ray). for those that wish they could be patrons of eric Northmans dark vampire club, fangtasia, a souvenir t-shirt of sorts ought to satisfy ($24.99). erics stylish, no-nonsense, right-hand woman Pam has shown countless times that even the undead can always look good. delight a fan whod

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for the kids

Superhero blockbuster movies Captain america and thor both bowed at No. 1 at the box office this past summer, with transformers: dark of the Moon also at the top of the pack with a worldwide gross of over $1 billion. Whether kids want to embrace their inner first avenger (Captain america) or their inner mighty avenger (thor) theyll have their weapon of choice to battle the bad guys: Captain americas disc launching Shield (ages 5 and up, $19.99) and thors lightning Hammer (ages 5 and

up, $19.99). transformers are evil-fighting robots disguised as everyday machines, like trucks and cars. their transformations look complicated on-screen but the transformers Rescue Bots from Playskool (ages 3 and up, $11.99) help little kids make the magic in one big, easy step.

tidings of comfort, and Glee

in Glee, the fox tV hit, a group of high school misfits find common ground (and their voices) by joining the McKinley High School glee club. the show thats punctuated with spontaneous musical performances has gained a loyal fan

following. Share Christmas classics as sung by the Glee cast with Glee: the Music, the Christmas album Cd from Columbia Records ($10.98). Hardcore Gleeks who know practically every song sung on the show will love strutting their stuff with Karaoke Revolution Glee: Volume 2 from Koname ($39.99 for Wii). the Glee-tastic Microphone ($17.99) is the perfect toy for younger fans who enjoy singing their hearts out. the board game contingent can get in on the act with Cranium: Glee edition ($34) and yahtzee: Glee Collectors edition ($19.95), both from uSaopoly. the Scene it? Glee! dVd game from Screenlife ($29.99) brings the McKinley High high jinks live to a living room near you.
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Take 5: Top DVDs for the Cable-Free

Catching Up With Cable

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Mad Men, Season Four (AMC/Lionsgate) $49.99, DVD & Blu-ray Rizzoli and Isles, Season One (TNT/Warner Home Video) $39.98, DVD True Blood, Season Three (HBO Home Video) $59.99, DVD/ $79.98 Blu-ray

Dont let those whove cut the cable miss out on their favorite shows. Holiday downtime is perfect for catching up on some of cables most popular and critically acclaimed shows. Here are a few of last seasons biggest titles, available on DVD and Blu-ray. Lindsey romain

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ipod nano

ou might be a PC, but theres no doubt that theyre a Mac and nothing else with suffice. if you need the perfect and newest peripheral to plug into their fruitful life, look no further. Here are the latest apple gadgets theyre pining for.

iphone 4s
the new iPhone 4S takes everything to the next level. a 1 GHz dual-core processor delivers speedier browsing and gaming, and the upgraded camera captures 8-MP stills and full 1080p high-def

video. But the coolest feature is the introduction of Siri, the intelligent assistant that will set reminders, check the weather and proffer dining suggestions, all via voice commands. of course, there is access to more than 425,000 apps in the app Store, right from the palm of their hand. oh, dont forget that the iPhone 4S can simply make calls, too! the iPhone 4S is available in black or white.
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Apple aficionados always are hungry for an upgrade. Heres a rundown on all the latest Pads, Pods and Phones theyre craving this season
than the original iPad, but it still offers a super-long 10-hour battery life. an upgrade to a 1 GHz dual-core processor allows for faster browsing on the web and smoother multitasking on apps. the biggest change, though, is the introduction of a front- and rear-facing cameras for face time chatting and capturing stills and high-def video. New Smart Covers magnetically clip to the edge to serve as a screen protector and angled-viewing stand. the iPad 2 is available in black or white.
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camera for video chatting or capturing 720p high-def video and a high-res Retina display touch screen all at only 0.28 inches thick. With all that and apps, one could say the iPod touch truly is an iPhone without the phone, but up to 40 hours of audio playback leave no doubts that this is one standout iPod. the iPod touch is available in black or white.
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eter. a clip makes it easy to take on-the-go for a commute or for a workout, as it also syncs with the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit. the nano is available in seven colors.
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one could almost call the iPod Shuffle a trial version. it offers plenty of space (2GB) and playback (15 hours) in a tiny package (1.24 inches wide, 0.44 ounces). Plus, it has clickable buttons, unlike previous Shuffles, and a clip for keeping it contained. Best of all, its dirt cheap ($49).
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device lets them stream movies and shows from itunes on their home computer right to their HdtV. Netflix streaming, naturally, is built in, and the apple tV also lets them rent movies directly from their tV. Sports fans with MlB. tv or NBa.com league Pass subscriptions also can stream games live on the device. and all can be controlled from iPad, iPod or iPhone via the Remote app.
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DOLLAR ORIGAMI By Won Park thunder Bay Press (2011) $19.95 Gifting cash for the holidays may seem a bit impersonal, so why not put a twist on it by folding that bill into something extraordinary? Won Park gives detailed step-by-step instructions and diagrams to make 10 intricate creations out of the typical greenback. this includes the shockingly realistic crab and scorpion, playful penguin and camera, and the impressive double crane. either snag this book off the shelf in November to start practicing the origami folds, or gift the book itself with a crisp new bill for practice. these dollar creations also can make for fun place settings at a kids table.
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a basic wooden basket takes center stage when loaded with holiday staples

a unique and inexpensive holiday centerpiece can be as easy as putting all your eggs in a basket, so to speak. Baskets are useful as both organizational and decorative accessories. in december, when embellished with holiday staples such as fresh fruits, gift tags, ribbon, evergreens, firewood or presents, they also can double as centerpieces for living rooms and dining rooms. the beauty of baskets is that once you decorate them, they give you a lovely holiday feel, says flora Brown, a professional gift basket decorator from anaheim, Calif. in some cases, you dont even need a tree, because you can build a large basket as tall as you want. Shirley George frazier, author of the Gift Basket design Book (Globe Pequot, 2008), says that decorative baskets are often used as

gifts and have stood the test of time. their appeal is their simplicity. to create a decorative basket, frazier suggests starting with a basket of any color and size with a sturdy wood frame. the basket should be smooth on all sides as well as on the bottom and the handle. When placed on the floor, a well-made basket sits flat and doesnt wobble, she adds. a few coats of spray paint can give it some holiday color. Brown says that the most important tip is to fill the basket so that whatever sits inside is raised high and positioned well. once a foundation is established, the opportunities are endless. Here are some basic ideas for baskets as holiday dcor.

depending on the size, the basket can be placed by the fireplace or on top of a coffee table against a wall.

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fill a large, curved basket with greenery, silver balls of various sizes and floral sprigs. attach the greenery tightly to the basket so that additional ornaments and bells can be wired to it. Place in the foyer or near the front door for guests to admire.

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use a large, elongated basket to display and collect the wrapped family gifts. use real or artificial greenery inside and wrap battery-operated lights throughout the design.

Select a basket with a flared-over handle and decorate the edges with painted cones or artificial greenery. line the bottom with paper. fill with either fresh food that can be served immediately, such as fruit and cheese, or with dried items that can linger longer at the table. Holiday favorites for food baskets include fruit cake, nuts, cookies, jams, chocolate and wine.
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Booger. Vomit. earwax. earthworm. Chances are, theres a Harry Potter fan in your life who will fall on the floor laughing, more than once, as he offers you a taste from the Jelly Belly box of Bertie Botts every-flavour Beans. insist on a blue one innocent blueberry and you may make it to dessert. ($2.25, bookstores, gift stores, toy stores). teafortes tea for the Heart heartshaped box contains sachets of green tea rich in antioxidants that benefit heart health. the company is promoting heart health for women in partnership with womenheart.org. ($20 for 12 sachets, specialty stores). the best gifts come wrapped with a story. tho Chocolates new treat is made with ghost chile, reputed to be one of the hottest peppers in the world. Who are we to argue? Ghost Chile Salted Caramels are dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with organic, Washington state-grown peppers (where tho Chocolate is based) and Hawaiian red sea salt, a startling combination of sweet and heat. the candy won an award at the summer 2011 fancy food Show. ($9 a four-piece box, gift and food stores).
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a taste for risotto al funghi and a windowsill can grow 1.5 pounds of oyster mushrooms in just ten days, right from the box ($19.95/ grocery and specialty stores). local craft brews are popping up everywhere including, with any luck at all, a kitchen near you. With a beermaking kit, beer fans can out-micro the microbrewers. a Mr.Beer home brew kit includes a two-gallon fermenting container in the shape of an beer barrel, 8 plastic bottles, caps and labels, and the ingredients that will produce two gallons of beer in 14 days. throw in a six-pack of your favorite local brew to get the brewing party started. find a store using the

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By Danielle caDeT CTW Features With waggly tails and rumbly purrs, they relentlessly show their love every day. What better time of year than the holidays to delight a four-legged family member with a special gift? Pets get so much joy out of toys, says lorrie Shaw, a Chelsea, Mich., pet owner and pet blogger for annarbor. com. they get to use all of their senses and identify something as theirs. Pet ownership is at an all-time high. Sixty-two percent of u.S. households own a pet some 72.9 million homes, according to the 2011-2012 annual survey by the american Pet Products association. and were loving and giving to our animals like never before. in 2010, dog owners increased spending on their pooches more than 30 percent, and dogs and cats are among the small pets that are most likely to get gifts at Christmas time, according to the aPPa survey. Nine percent of dog owners say theyve held a holiday or birthday party for their dog, and 4 percent say theyve done so for their cat. Pet owners emotional ties with dogs and cats run deep. a lot of baby boomers become empty nesters and still have that nurturing need, says Kristen levine, founder of tarpon Springs, fla.-based fetching Communications, a marketer serving the pet industry. a lot of millennials get pets before starting a family to fulfill that same need. While most pet owners wont hesitate to purchase a little something special for their pets this holiday season, the boom in products at retail means theres more to choose from. think before you shop, says Shaw. Pay attention to what your pet likes to do. does he run and play, or is he more cognitive?

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widely available. Many suppliers offer organic catnip. the Purr Highness cat scratcher from Worldwise is made of recycled corrugated cardboard and doubles as a lounger ($20, specialty stores). doggles Plush Bottle toys come in the shape of animals and have two squeakers. Stuff a used plastic water bottle inside and the toy provides instant crinkly chewing fun. ($13 and up, specialty stores).

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Products that appeal to an animals intuitive side, engaging them and encouraging natural activity, also are trendy. foraging toys are hot, says levine. they give owners a chance to do other things while their pet is occupied, she says. Shaw suggests the treatdispensing Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble by Premier Pet (two sizes, $10 to $20, specialty stores). this activity ball stimulates pups mentally and physically by making them work for their food. levine is a fan of the Physipet, a line of exercise and entertainment products for cats and dogs. the toys react to the pet, pulling back when the
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pet pulls, incorporating exercise with play and reducing boredom and separation anxiety, says company founder and inventor Jude Waddy ($70 and up, physipet.com). interactive games from the Swedish company Nina ottosson are designed to stimulate a dogs brain and reinforce people-friendly behavior. Puzzle toys provide the mental stimulation many dogs lack in their everyday life, says owner Nina ottosson. fill the new treat Maze and a pet will happily work away to solve the puzzle and get the treat. there are versions for cats and dogs

(starting at $15, specialty stores.) walk back and forth, sit and stand ($38, Self-grooming products that keep specialty stores). Car carriers are especats happy and entertained are on the More people travel with their pets cially important for cats, who often are rise. nowadays, says levine. She stresses not fond of travel. levine suggests that the Worldwise Smartykat the importance of pet restraint while animal lovers bring water for their pets Brushup self-grooming post was voted driving. Just like texting and driving, a during trips. Pawgua makes a portable, one of the top 10 products at the 2011 loose pet in the vehicle can be dangerBPa-free plastic dog bowl for thirsty, Global ous, she says. Kurgo makes a variety of out-and-about pups ($15, specialty Pet pet-carrying products. a Skybox Booststores). the bowl keeps water cool expo er seat for puppies and and the top twists off. by vetsmall dogs up to 30 pounds lifts the best gift for a pet is erinarthem up to simple and free: Stop, ian dr. drop and Marty Becker of tVs Good Morning america fame. Hundreds of play. the flexible silicone best thing is for you to interact with bristles provide your pets, says Shaw. it helps them Rough and tumble a feel-good mashang on to their cognitive skills and play: Bumi tug for dogs sage while pullreinforces that connection owners West Paw Design ing away loose are seeking when they get pets in fur ($20, specialty provide the first place. stores.) them with a window view ($60, specialty stores); the CTW Features Kurgo auto Zip-line tethers a dog if you have a chewer, its integral safely, with a harness attached to a zipthat you find the type of line that runs between any two fixed toy that can withstand that points in the vehicle and allows a dog to kind of abuse, says Shaw. dont skimp on cheap toys that can easily tear apart. instead, buy a heavy-duty toy that can endure tough teeth. California animal trainer and pet expert diana l. Guerrero recommends the Kong Co.s super-duty hollow rubber toys. the Kong extreme toy, used by police and drug enforcement and specially made for aggressive chewers, can be filled with treats to help reduce boredom (available in five sizes, $5 and up, specialty stores). Brightly colored twists, flyers, hurleys and hucks from West Paw design Merry Christmas! are made of Zogoflex, a durable, pliStop in for a cup able material thats easy for a pet to of coffee or cocoa. pick up and wont hurt teeth ($9 to $17, specialty stores). other toys for chew-happy canines: bones and tugs made of tightly twisted cotton threads, which clean teeth while the pup chews and plush toys for dogs who like to mother a toy. Nylabone hard nylon dog chews in a range of shapes and flavors last longer than rawhide bones and promote tooth health. a bacon-flavored duraChew Sierralebone.com comes in the shape of a hollow stick ($12, specialty stores).

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Holiday PJs
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So much for mamma in her kerchief and dad in his cap. Today, goofy holiday pajamas are what we love, and the whole family gets in on the act.
By Melanie Wanzek CTW Features ever since she can remember, 26-year-old lauren Cowart has received the same gift every year on Christmas eve: a new pair of pajamas. each year after our traditional Christmas eve dinner, we go under the tree and pick up on box that says open Christmas eve. its always the pajamas, Cowart says. We put them on immediately, then eat our dessert and open some presents. then on Christmas morning, we gather on the front stairs in our Christmas pajamas and make a video of us reading Santas letter about how weve grown and changed that year as a family. legions of families purchase matching pajamas as a special gift to every family member on or before Christmas. Some distribute them in early december so they can enjoy them all month long; others, like Cowarts family, open the expected package on Christmas eve to wear for present-opening and picture-taking. families often take an annual holiday group picture in matching PJs to capture the memory and share the fun with friends and extended family. its easy to understand the popularity of the fuzzy

novelty items. Pajamas are relatively inexpensive, fit all shapes and sizes and can be easily constructed by hand. theyre practical yet fun and cater to many personalities and tastes. amber lipson, co-founder of footsteps Clothing, Morrisville, N.C., specializes in selling matching clothing to families. Holiday and Christmas PJ sets are the top seller. everyone wants to bring their families close together during the holiday season, lipson says. ive talked to customers who tell me their grandparents bought matching PJs seventy-some years ago. its an easy way for families to enjoy each other and be together. lipsons bestselling a Very Merry Snowman set consisting of red plaid flannel bottoms and a longsleeved red shirt emblazoned with the cheerful face of a snowman in a stovepipe hat. the whole collection includes a Very Merry Me, a Very Merry Mommy, a Very Merry daddy and a Very Merry Baby matching pajamas. Many families call footsteps each year to continue a tradition, but others call because theyre ready to start one. the occasions vary. Some occasions are happy, like when one family bought 40 pairs to wear for a polar express ride. others are difficult, such as when one customers family member was sick and the rest bought pajamas as a show of love and support. We really want families to feel close and celebrate their unique relationships during the holidays, lipson says. Were glad matching pajamas helps them do so. looking to start a family tradition? Consider investing in a few pairs of pajamas to tighten family bonds and foster togetherness over the holiday season.
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the Vita, PlayStations next-generation portable gaming device, took the top Hardware honors from the gaming press at e3 2011, but unfortunately, it wont be available in North america till 2012. However, on-the-go gamers need fear not. theres the Nintendo 3dS ($249.99), the worlds first portable 3d gaming system. the 3dS packs two screens a 3.5inch, 800x240-pixel upper lCd screen that delivers 3d picture without the need for glasses, and 3-inch, 320x240-pixel lower lCd touch screen that can be used to control gameplay, in addition to the d-pad and an analog slide pad that allows 360degree motion. a 3d depth Slider adjusts just how threedimensional objects appear and can even be completely turned off (boring!) if need be. like its older brother, the Wii, the 3dS has Netflixstreaming capabilities too, via a downloadable app from the Nintendo eShop.
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Give the Gift of New Nostalgia

Twenty years ago, my brothers and I received the best Christmas present ever the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Twenty years later, I still have it (thankfully, none of my bros object to the usurpation), and Ive even purchased new S-video cables to help it behave in the best way possible with my HDTV. Now, while I still possess all my favorite old games, there remain a few SNES titles specifically, the SNES classics Final Fantasy III and Chrono Trigger that I never played in my youth and, as Ive grown older, I really wish I could play. The problem is the aftermarket (read: eBay) cost on some of these much-sought-after titles is, roughly, $100 or so each. The good news? Both were released on Nintendos Virtual Console in 2011, meaning I can download them straight to my Wii and play them with classic SNES controls via the Wii Classic Controller or new Classic Controller Plus ($19.99). So, whats on my Christmas list? Some Nintendo Points gift cards ($10 to $30). With a few clicks of a Wiimote, Ill be enjoying some I Love the 90s gaming all without having to outbid anyone.
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