Most Popular Christmas Toys 2009-Hot New Toys For Kids Christmas

Christmas 2009 is here. Are you ready? Every Christmas holiday season parents ask, “What will be the most popular hot new toys for Christmas this year?” The latest trends in new toys for Christmas correspond closely to the economy, which is why the “ Recession Christmas ” or frugal Christmas gifts term is often used by people looking for affordable Christmas gifts for their kids and teens. Toy makers and manufacturers understand that people have less money to spend on Christmas this year

DIY project: Bicycle window box

One can safely assume that if the economy keeps going the way it has and the cost of gas keeps going up (as is the trend during summer months), alternate methods of transportation may have to be utilized. Hauling your bike out of the garage and dusting it off is a cost-effective and eco-friendly option that will allow you to put away those car keys when they aren't absolutely necessary. If you're going to be spending so much time riding your bike during your commute - or maybe you like

Groceries from the Backyard: A Harvest of Savings (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

(ARA) - The economy is tanking, grocery bills are climbing and food safety scares are on the rise. For the 43 million Americans planning a vegetable garden this spring, growing your own is a matter of dollars and sense.

Top Ten 2009 Gardening Trends (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - Americans craving authenticity and fretting over a bleak economy have reinvigorated the trend to grow-it-yourself (GIY). From blueberries to houseplants, GIY is the new mantra as folks turn back to the future to simplify their lives while gardening for the greener good.