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Is there a number that lets children call or text Santa free of charge?

Santa's Magic Phone Call has been featured on FunEducationalApps.com as one of its "10 Must Have for Kids'" apps. Children can call Santa at any time, but parents can also listen in on the conversation to record their child's wish list for Christmas. Parents can also request personalized calls from Santa for their children by providing relevant information, or request that Santa send their child a text message.

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What are holiday gift ideas that children can make?

A holiday ornament made with a compact disc, felt, string, glue and a personal photo is a simple craft. Tie a string around the center of the disk for hanging the ornament. Glue the photo on a piece of felt; then glue the felt to the disc. Sequins, beads or glitter can also be used to decorate the ornament.\nA hand print painting is a gift craft for young children that is made with finger paint, glue, a paper plate and a ribbon. Glue both ends of the ribbon to the top of the paper plate to make a loop for hanging. Use finger paint to cover the child’s hand. Place the child’s hand on the ce..

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What kind of ideas make for a fun and inexpensive 50th birthday party?

Decade themed parties are fun and can be geared towards the honoree's date of birth or the decade he or she "came of age." Ask guests to dress in decade appropriate clothing: mini-skirts, bell-bottoms and peace signs for the 60's, leisure suits and disco gear for the 70's and big hair, pastel suit jackets and leg warmers for the 80's. Many of these clothing items and decorations can be found at thrift stores.\nHost an "antique person" party, using antiques and "antique-looking" items from thrift stores and flea markets. Use calico tablecloths, any quilts you have on hand an..

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Is Easter a federal holiday?

Federal holidays in the United States are New Year's Day, the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. During these days, many federal offices and private businesses are closed. There are many other observances celebrated by various ethnic and religious groups, such as Rosh Hashanah, Kwanzaa and Ash Wednesday, but most federal offices operate regularly on these days.

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What are some traditional Jewish gifts for Hanukkah?

Some other gifts that are good to give to people for Hanukkah include electronics, clothing, books, toys and jewelry. Other gift ideas include cash and alcoholic beverages. Gift certificates for nearby stores or special events, such as local cooking classes, are another good gift option. Donating to charity is a gift option for the person who seems to have everything, but the gift giver still wants to do something special for him.\nIf the gift giver wants to give a Jewish friend a food item, it is best to avoid traditional gift baskets since they often include sausage or other pork products. C..

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What are some ways to make fog?

To create fog using glycerin and water, mix one part glycerin for every three parts of distilled water to a bottle or pitcher. Take a 2-liter bottle and cut the opening plus 3 or 4 inches of the top of the bottle off. Tape the bottle onto the center of a pie plate with the spout facing up. Next, punch small holes into the bottom section of a coffee can and insert a three-wick candle into the can. Light the candle, and place the pie plate over the flame.\nMeasure 1 teaspoon of the glycerin mixture, and pour it into the soda bottle. As the candle heats up the mixture, dense fog pours out of the ..

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How do you choose attractive but simple prom dresses?

You should select a color that complements your skin color. Light-skinned ladies should go for pastel color such as pink, blue or yellow. Selecting a pretty prom dress for dark-skinned ladies can be a daunting task. However, you can choose a royal blue or ruby red color. For medium-tanned skin, dove gray or copper can look awesome on you. The style of the prom dress is a personal choice. A long dress shows your elegance, attractiveness and style. On the other hand, short dresses make you look cheerful, dynamic and independent. Shopping around for prom dresses is the best way of ensuring you e..

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What short message should you write in a wedding card?

Heartfelt yet simple messages include "Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness" and "Best wishes to you on this wonderful journey." Writing "May the joy you feel today last a lifetime" is also a good way to express your best wishes for the couple. A thoughtful and powerful message inspired by the Bible could be appropriate for some couples, such as "Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails."

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What are some humorous homemade gag gift ideas?

The candy bar letter is for a graduation gift, although it is possible to adapt it for other uses. Actual candy bars, such as PayDay and Milky Way, take the place of certain words on a poster-board letter. To make ridiculous slippers, gift-givers can glue maxi-pads together and decorate with charms, beads, silk flowers or other accents. Small brown candies accompanied by a poem represent reindeer or rabbit droppings.

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How do you show appreciation for your mom?

Chores you can do for your mom include fixing something in her house or yard work at her house, wash her car, make dinner or breakfast in bed for her, and make plans for everyone in the family to visit simultaneously. Another possibility is to plan a surprise party for her, especially if there is no occasion to celebrate.\nCombine the gift of time and writing by recording a family history together. Print out a list of quotations that remind you of her or that she might consider valuable. Write short notes for her about what you appreciate, and leave them around her house.\nFrame special photos..

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