WayNet News Archive - 11-19-2001

WayNet News
Volume 01, Issue 11-19

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Best wishes to all for a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday!

Thanksgiving History
http://www.plimoth.org/learn/multimedia-reference-library/read-articles-and-writings/thanksgiving-history

Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
http://www.thanksgivingrecipe.com/

Turkey Preparation & Carving Instructions (Click on Preparation)
http://www.butterball.com/

Entertain the relatives with stories on how cranberries are grown!
http://www.northlandcran.com/growcran/index.htm

Go behind the scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
http://www.zillions.org/Features/Parade/parade001.html

Keep the kids busy with this Thanksgiving Slide Puzzle
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/thanksgiving/slide/puzzle-card.html

Or - be prepared with some craft supplies on hand.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/_Thanks.html

Enjoy some corny Thanksgiving Riddles & Jokes
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/thanks/games/jokes.html

Spiritual Thanksgiving Thoughts and Stories
http://www.joyfulheart.com/holiday/thanksgiving.htm

MAKING YOUR LIST - CHECKING IT TWICE
As you make out your shopping list for the traditional Friday after Thanksgiving shopping spree, remember that there are many great gift ideas for products produced right here in Wayne County! Help the local economy and get applause for coming up with a unique, thoughtful idea!

Wayne County Gift Ideas
(Link Removed)

HINT: Old National Road Welcome Center is putting many of their gift items on sale this week!
https://visitrichmond.org/welcomecenter/

DOING OUR PATRIOTIC DUTY - SHOPPING!
President Bush says it's our patriotic duty to go out there and spend money to stimulate the economy. Let's do it with real American fervor and get the most bang for our buck!

Comparison shop:

CNet Shopper
http://shopper.cnet.com/

PriceGrabber.com
http://www.pricegrabber.com/

MySimon
http://www.mysimon.com/

SmartShop.com
http://www.smartshop.com/

PricingCentral.com
http://www.pricingcentral.com/

Dealtime.com
http://www.dealtime.com/

Locate current deals:

TechBargains.com
http://www.techbargains.com/

SANTA'S HELPER
Does Santa need a few ideas for the kiddies this year? Check out these Toy Awards sites for ideas that are tested and reviewed.

Dr. Toy's Best 100 Best Children's Products
http://www.drtoy.org/drtoy/main_by_types_2001.htm

Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys
http://www.drtoy.com/10-best/

Parent's Choice - Holiday Gift Guide
http://www.parents-choice.org/holiday_portal.cfm

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
www.toyportfolio.com/

Canadian Toy Testing Council
http://www.toy-testing.org/contents/toychest/tc.htm

T.O.T.Y. - Toy Of The Year Award from the Toy Industry Assoc.
http://www.toy-tma.org/toty/index.html

Top Selling Toys of the Year (through July 2001)
http://www.toy-tma.org/industry/news/topselling/index.html

National Parenting Center Holiday 2001 Seal of Approval
http://www.tnpc.com/soa/Hol01soaframes.htm

Classic Toys - Pass along the fun you enjoyed as a kid
http://www.toy-tma.org/industry/news/classic.html

Kid-Tested Toys & Games - from Zillions
http://www.zillions.org/Archive/archive_toys.html

For advice from real people - Epinions.com
http://www.epinions.com/kifm-Toys-All

And don't forget to check toys for safety....
http://www.pirg.org/toysafety/tips.html

Toy Hazard Recalls from the Consumer Products Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html

Choosing Safe Toys for Children Aged Birth to 12 Years
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/family/350-063/350-063.html

Find more parenting ideas on WayNet.
WayNet > People > Family & Parenting
http://www.waynet.org/people/family.htm

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