Gift #8- The gift of Survival

What about giving a gift you hope the person NEVER actually has to use?  An emergency kit filled with supplies for that "major disaster" moment we all fear.  Many families have one, but many of these items become ineffective or spoiled with time.  In addition, every car should have an emergency kit and your home should have at least one kit per family "member." The Red Cross has many resources for you to review on the necessities...

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Gift #7 - Recipes

It is time to take those recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation and share them with your loved ones. Order a recipe box as shown (right) available at cooking.com. Then label, stencil, or paint on "Cohn Family Recipes." (of course use your own last name)Mother and Grandmother didn't write things down.  Now is the perfect time to spend time with them and write down the "egg roll" recipe they only measure by hand.  Cook...

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Gift #6 - Music

Music is something everyone enjoys. Now you customize your music with iTunes - (download free now) and begin making CD's for yourself with your favorite songs or transfer them to an iPod Shuffle and give it as a gift.  Shuffles are between $49 and $69. Shuffles are engravable, available in many colors, and if you buy a red one, a portion of the money goes to help others.  Shuffles are the smallest music player Apple sells.  If...

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Gift #5 - The Gift of Art

Everyone has a creative side.  For some it just takes a little more effort.  Bring out the artist in your loved ones by giving a gift they can create with.  For ages 3 and under,  Crayola has this new set that sings as the child colors. They are musical markers.  To learn more, visit the link and watch the video.Crayola's Beginner Scribble and Sing Art Station  For ages 3-12, get a basket or container...

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Gift #4 - All Aboard The Polar Express

We just got back from a two day vacation aboardThe Polar Express.It was a wonderful trip and the cost makes it an affordable gift to give.  For those of you wholove the movie and still "believe", this experience is unforgettable.  We drank hot chocolate, ate fresh-baked cookies, sang Christmas Songs, visited the North Pole, received a jingle bell from Santa, all while riding in the train in our pajamas (kids only...

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