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Safe Toys, Green Gifts & More!

Safe Toys, Green Gifts & More!


HealthyToys.org
Search for safe toys on your cell phone while you shop. Text "healthytoys [toy name]" to 41411 and they'll reply instantly with whether the toy tested "high" "med" or "low" for potentially dangerous toxins.

12 Toy Shopping Tips for a Safer Holiday
Consumers Union has tips that will help families enjoy a safe and merry holiday.

Healthy and Green Holiday Guide
Features earth-friendly stocking stuffers, greeting cards and gift wrapping.

Fair Trade Federation
Online and retail shopping sources to assist economically disadvantaged artisans.

Eight Days of Lights, Latkes and Laughs
Recipes and party ideas for family fun.

Healthy Meals for the Holidays
Don’t pack on holiday pounds - lighten up traditional holiday dishes with these tips and recipes.

A Celebration of Kwanzaa
Deepen your understanding of Kwanzaa, the African-American winter festival.

Affordable Gift Ideas
Don’t miss Living A Better Life’s 63 Gift Ideas for Under $10.00.

Parents' Choice Gift Ideas
Parents' Choice Foundation's panels of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and, yes, kids themselves, identify the very best gifts for children of different ages and backgrounds, and of varied skill and interest levels.

Gift Ideas from DPL:

High-resolution Photo Reprints from our Western History Photo Collection
You decide the size, color and finish. Get your orders in early for Christmas delivery.

Western History & Genealogy's Online Gift Shop
The store carries a variety of gift items featuring images from our Photograph and Art Collections.

Looking for books to give as gifts? Try our Book Recommendation Databases for Kids, Teens and Adults.

Know someone who loves eBooks? Check out Overdrive's list of compatible devices for audio eBooks.

Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Available in library or from home with library cardConsumer Reports Search for product reviews and best buys.

Books and DVDs

Holidays at Home: Crafts to Celebrate the Season
Holidays at Home: Crafts to Celebrate the Season

by Dawn Anderson

I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus: The Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide
I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus: The Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide

by Ann Hodgman

Chocolate Holidays: Unforgettable Desserts for Every Season
Chocolate Holidays: Unforgettable Desserts for Every Season

by Alice Medrich

Joan Nathan’s Jewish Holiday Cookbook
Joan Nathan’s Jewish Holiday Cookbook

by Joan Nathan

Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead: A Year of Feasts to Celebrate with Family and Friends
Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead: A Year of Feasts to Celebrate with Family and Friends

by Diane Phillips

Lights of Hanukkah
Lights of Hanukkah

by Barbara Rush

Martha’s Homemade Holidays
Martha’s Homemade Holidays
(DVD)
by Martha Stewart

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