Christmas Special Issue 2008
Recession-proof your holidays!
by Babble Editors
December 15, 2008
Everyone's broke. People are being laid off right and left. It's not exactly the merriest holiday season on record. And yet, there are plenty of ways to make the yuletide (whatever that is) gay despite the economic downturn. In fact, one of the few upsides of these dark times is that families are more likely to indulge in the free, simple pastime of hanging out together. In that spirit, we bring you our writers' strategies for recession-proofing your holidays. — The Babble Editors
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By Jen Chaney |
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Jen Chaney |
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By the Editors |
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By the Editors
Eighty-five gift ideas, 17 categories, 30 giveaways! |
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By Kate Bayless
Five perfect gifts for your little architect. |
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By Kate Bayless
All aboard our five favorite toy railways! |
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By the Editors
The year in parenting, from Sarah Palin to Suri Cruise. by Babble Editors |
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By Rebecca Odes and Ceridwen Morris
How do I tell my five-year-old that Santa's bringing toys to her friends but not to her? |
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By Jeanne Sager
There's no place like home for the holidays — my home. |
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By Hadeel Masseoud
Would having a tree betray our faith? |
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By Jeanne Sager
Boost your indoor fun quotient with these five puppet playscapes. |
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By Jeanne Sager
Our five favorite forms of public toddler transportation. |
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By Kevin Keck
I fought the toy invasion and lost. |
FROM OUR ARCHIVES |
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By the Editors |
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By Erin K. Blakely
I'm Catholic. My husband's Jewish. What does that make our son? |
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By Amy Lutz
Why I don't believe in "no gifts" parties. |
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By Sasha Brown Worsham
Why I won't let my child believe in Santa. |
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By Jennifer Cattui
Santa's the disciplinarian at our house. |
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By Kim Brooks
Why my Jewish baby is celebrating Christmas. |
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By Lisa Carver and kids
Shrek vs. Dudley Moore vs. The Doodlebops! |
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©2008 Nerve Media
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