So, your child wants a puppy or kitten for Christmas and you’re thinking about making his or her dreams come true. Christmas pets are a wonderful idea, right? Actually, Christmas is one of the worst times to get a real, live puppy. There are visitors, events to attend, toys to play with…And if you’re living in a climate with four seasons, there’s the special joy of doing walkies at 4 am in a foot of snow!
If you really want to get your child a live pet and are ready to take on most of its care if your child can’t …read more

This past summer my girls caught the Webkinz bug. Since acquiring the first Webkinz Polar Bear, the collection has now grown to more than 10 of these furry stuffed animals.

Each of my daughters has a few Webkinz and they are often spotted on the computer playing Balloon Darts, the Wheel of Wow or decorating a room for the online persona of their pets. They ooh and ahh over the exclusive items and wheel and deal with each other for prizes and such. While I am sure this is just a passing phase, it is a cute one and I have …read more