Holiday Resource Center With Toy Finder, Green Gift Ideas, Crafts & Recipes on FamilyEducation

Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 24, 2009

The holidays are upon us once again, and families can turn to FamilyEducation for gift, craft and entertainment ideas to make this season festive and memorable. With a few clicks of the mouse, parents can use the popular parenting site's interactive Children's Toy Finder to ensure that every kid in the family gets the perfect gift. Searchable by age, category and price, the Toy Finder features the season's top items in categories such as active play toys, musical toys, games and puzzles, arts and crafts, and more. FamilyEducation also features information about the latest toy recalls so parents can be sure that the items on their children's wish lists are safe.

While gift giving is fun, it is also important to manage money carefully this time of year. Families can stay on top of their finances this season with FamilyEducation's free printable holiday budget worksheet. By simply typing in the names of friends and family, gift descriptions and their total budget, parents can use the worksheet to calculate how much they have spent as they complete their holiday shopping.

"As the year comes to an end and we celebrate the winter holidays, friends and families come together to share in traditions and create new memories. But the holidays can also be a stressful time, especially with the current economy," said Jess M. Brallier, publisher, Family Education Network. "This year, FamilyEducation has created a number of special tools and resources to help families maximize their holiday fun and keep stress at a minimum."

The site offers many "green gift" ideas for environmentally conscious givers and receivers. Eco-conscious teens and adults might like a solar-powered backpack, recycled stationery or an eco-friendly snowboard or skateboard - all featured in FamilyEducation's "Top 10 Green Gifts for Teens and Adults." Young environmentalists can learn more about recycling, reducing waste and helping the environment with the fun and eco-friendly gifts featured on the site's "Top 10 Green Gifts for Kids."

FamilyEducation also presents one-stop shopping for new and inexpensive ideas for filling everyone's holiday stockings. The slideshow, "Top 10 Stocking Stuffer Ideas ," features unique small gift items sure to please every young heart, such as paper airplanes, music accessories, puzzles and craft items. Other "Top 10" slideshows on FamilyEducation feature entertainment gift ideas such as movies, video games and books for every member of the family.

When it comes to decorating the house and sending out holiday cards, FamilyEducation provides families with plenty of creative projects that they can complete together. Families will find great ideas for ornaments and holiday crafts for kids to make, as well as holiday card projects that are fun and easy to do.

Once the shopping and decorating are done, families can relax and enjoy the spirit of the holiday by choosing from the "Top 10 Holiday Movies for 2009" or the "Top 10 Christmas Movies " featured on FamilyEducation. And while everyone is watching a favorite holiday feature, the baker in the family can find some tasty recipes for everyone to enjoy, in the site's slideshow, "Best Holiday Cookie Recipes."

About FamilyEducation

FamilyEducation is the leading online publisher of practical parenting guidance, expert family advice, printables, skill-building exercises and activities for children. FamilyEducation.com is dedicated to educating parents and parents-to-be so they can raise healthy, educated and well-rounded children.

FamilyEducation is part of Pearson, the education, services and technology company. Pearson's other primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

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Cubic Zirconia from Birkat Elyon Offers 2010 Holiday Gift Shoppers Big Savings



Cubic Zirconia from Birkat Elyon Offers 2010 Holiday Gift Shoppers Big Savings

A beautiful cubic zirconia pendant from Birkat Elyon

New York, NY (Vocus) October 20, 2010

Premier cubic zirconia jeweler Birkat Elyon gives holiday shoppers the chance to save money on gifts of jewelry without compromising quality. The company provides the worldâ??s finest cubic zirconia set in 14K, 18K, and platinum settings. Whether itâ??s a necklace, bracelet, ring, or pair of earrings, holiday shoppers can still afford to buy the best in jewelry for their loved ones.

The holidays are just around the corner, and many shoppers are starting early in order to get the best selection and minimize the stress on their budgets. Famed cubic zirconia jeweler Birkat Elyon is aware of consumersâ?? desire for quality and value this holiday season. â??Even in troubled economic times, everyone wants a beautiful piece of jewelry,â? says Rebecca Daniel, senior designer at Birkat Elyon. â??They just donâ??t want to break the bank to get that jewelry. CZ is increasing in popularity because it provides the best of both worlds.â?

Turning to cubic zirconia jewelry means putting aside the need to spend thousands of dollars on heavily marked-up diamonds with no visible difference in quality or aesthetics. Todayâ??s consumers donâ??t want to spend more money than they need to, and high-quality cubic zirconia in precision jewelry settings means there is no need. â??Certainly, the degree of artistry and design is just as significant, if not greater, in cubic zirconia jewelry,â? says Ms. Daniel. â??We focus on elegant designs with Old-World craftsmanship. And frankly, even experienced jewelers have trouble telling the difference between quality cubic zirconia and diamonds.â?

Cubic zirconia necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings come in gold and platinum settings that make the pieces virtually indistinguishable from diamond jewelry. Jewelry designs made with cubic zirconia even offers holiday shoppers the chance to buy much nicer jewelry than they had hoped. â??Many of our customers are surprised at what they can get for the money when buying cubic zirconia,â? says Ms. Daniel. â??Customized pieces, larger stones, fancier cuts, colored stones, CZ with pearlsâ?¦.the possibilities are truly endless, and our customers appreciate being able to get more for their money.â?

The holidays are also a time when many marriage proposals occur, and a cubic zirconia solitaire is a gorgeous engagement ring sheâ??ll be proud to show off to family and friends. In addition to its budgetary benefits, cubic zirconia is cruelty-free, an important consideration for todayâ??s brides. â??Many women are opting for CZ rings over diamonds today, not just to save money but to avoid contributing to â??blood diamondâ?? crimes,â? says Ms. Daniel. â??Women today are just as conscious of the impact they have on the world as they are of making a great impression.â?    

When quality cubic zirconia is placed in the right setting, the only difference the consumer sees is in the price. For more information on cubic zirconia jewelry for the holidays, call 877-777-8352.

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