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Rexanne's Web Review
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Issue #64 - January 1, 2003 

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Welcome All Newcomers! 

Happy New Year! Wow ... 2003? Where did the 90's go? ;-) Hope you are all satiated from holiday bliss and not suffering from post holiday depression. I think the depression stems from realizing how much we 
actually spent when the credit card bills begin filling the mail box! 

Want to see spectacular art from an artist who is about to make it huge? Check out the work of my dear friend: Keith McDowell

For those of you who can't wait for the next holiday, here's a link to my Valentine's Day site: Rexanne's Valentine

This month's parenting topic is dedicated to the funny side of parenting. Without a sense of humor, life can be pretty wicked. We're all in this drama together, might as well have a good time with it. Enjoy the laughs! 

OK, someone write, share a holiday story, interact! We all love hearing from you!

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Reader's Comments:

Debbie wrote:

"Your letter from Santa melted my child and warmed his heart. For the past month I've heard 'Santa is Fake!', more times than I cared to. After your letter, my son had a tear in his eye, and said to me, 'Mom, maybe there really is a Santa somewhere, 'cause otherwise how would he know about all those things.' You have made not only his Christmas special, but mine too!"

Rexanne's note: This email touched my heart so deeply, I cried. "Santa" received many letters back from children, too. I've shared a few of these with you below. Amazing experience ... everyone should 
try being Santa once in their lives. ;-)

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Matthew wrote:

"Hi Santa, How did you know all these things like I want detective toys and knex? I hope you've been good this year! From Matthew"

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"Dear Santa: 

I sent that letter before I saw you at the train guys house. The amp that I wont is a Crate not a Marshal. Love, mikey."

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Little Lori wrote:

"To santa thacyou for the prasins love lori"

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OK, here's the scoop:

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Quote of the Month: Warning: Humor may be hazardous to your illness. - Ellie Katz

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Parenting & Family Topic of the Month:  Parenting Humor

Sometimes you have to see the humor in a situation, most importantly in parenting. Let's start the new year off with laughter and try to maintain that sense of silliness and joy our children bring throughout the year. Here are some very funny, laugh out loud parenting articles that are guaranteed to help you see the funny side of raising kids:

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Dave Barry is one of the kings of family comedy. This article had me laughing out loud more than once:
Baby Love

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If you're sick of hearing the latest on analyzing why your child does what he or she does, you'll love Debbie Farmer's article: Analyze This

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Here's a laugh by Sam Harper to help you cope with sleepovers: The Sleepover

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And if you haven't checked out my parenting humor pages, you'll find funnies about teens, pregnancy, raising kids and children's ideas on what makes someone good marriage material here: Rexanne's Humor Pages

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Know of a good parenting or family site your fellow readers might enjoy? Send it for possible publication in an upcoming issue. Click here: Parenting Site

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Food & Cooking Site of the Month: Gayla's Garden

From our Food & Cooking Editor, Martha Jones, AKA Queen Can-ivore:

Cookin' with Gayla, a division of Gayla's garden, has lots of pretties to pick from too. Impressive, yet easy to tend - for instance, Schnitzel takes only five minutes to cook. Gayla takes you step by step, ingredients are "normal" and preparation is simple. No surprise Schnitzel is most requested by family and guests. 

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Queen Can-ivore is also known as The Real Martha - real easy recipes for real busy, real people. Not for fans of the UnReal Martha.

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Bon Appetit!

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Kid's Site of the Month: Look, Learn and Do

What a great site! The Build a Project section is especially cool, with step by step instructions and lists of materials needed to build a boat, a bird feeder, a bubble blower and many more fun things. Kids will also find sections such as Fun Facts, Read a Story and they can learn the history of compasses or windmills, play a game or print a picture to color. There's even more to explore on Look Learn and Do.

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Freebie of the Month:  Address labels & Shoe Size Chart

Did you run out of address labels over the holidays? I did! I also ordered these labels, courtesy of aFreeB, with no shipping, handling or fees of any kind. Yep, this one's absolutely no charge. You could receive up to 2520 free labels if you answer their survey and visit their sponsors. Either way, you're guaranteed at least 30 labels to get you through the month. Order yours here: Free Address Labels

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Here's a children's shoe chart, compliments of Kidsnshoes.com. Measure your children's feet against this printable and you'll always know what size to buy, even if they're not with you. Shopping without 
kids ... bliss. ;-) Shoe Chart

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Tip or Trick of the Month:  Keep Wrapping Paper from Unrolling 

Elaine sent in this wrapping paper tip. Not quite in time to help us through the holiday wrapping rush, however, we wrap presents all year long so take advantage of the head start:

"To keep wrapping paper from unrolling and getting crumpled, save empty toilet paper rolls. Cut them open with scissors and slide one around the tube of wrapping paper. The paper won't unroll anymore and you just slide the cardboard toilet paper cuff off when it's time to use the wrapping paper. You could also use an empty paper towel roll."

I've already used this tip and it works great! Start saving your empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls today. Thanks Elaine!


Have a tip or trick your fellow readers would enjoy or could use? Please send it here for possible publication in one of the next issues: Tips

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Time Waster of the Month: All the Tests
Because life is supposed to be fun!

Do you like taking tests? All the Tests has a comprehensive list of "all the tests" you can find and take online. You'll find knowledge tests, IQ tests, career tests, personality tests, relationship quizzes and more. 

Feed the kids first ...

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Featured Site of the Month: Organize Everything

Organize Everything has been a well established e-commerce business for 8 years that specializes in providing innovating products to help organize people of all types, ages, and incomes. These commodities extend to a wide realm of areas including Household storage and gadgets, to travel and pet care materials. Our prominence has allowed us to be featured in such acclaimed publications such as The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Parenting, and USA Today.

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