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Get the holidays started

Why not? We might as well get into the spirit while we wait for Thanksgiving to come. The Symphony in Lights kicks off at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. And there's a night parade in Seminole. If it still feels too early, there are lots of other events to keep you busy before the busy season really kicks in.

All I want for Christmas ...

Hot toys for the holidays

Kids want the craziest things. And you want to get them the hot toys of 2009. Take a look at what is flying off shelves -- everything from a crazy hamster to a new Super Mario Bros. game.

Help for a friend

A gift of love

When Amanda Pacheco's friend dies just six weeks after giving birth to a baby girl, Pacheco decides to help by supplying breast milk for the baby.

Whoa, Momma!: Breastfeeding

Outraged parents

Animated sex

Glenn Martin DDS is a successful toon in the Nick at Night stable. But some parents are angry with the kid friendly network because the raunchy show comes on at 8 p.m. -- right after SpongeBob Squarepants.

Money woes

Holidays are for kids

It's a good thing they are because most of us say we won't be spending a lot of money on gifts this season. And while friends and co-workers can look for fewer gifts, parents say they won't scrimp on one group -- their kids.

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Savvy Shopper

Looking Good

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Pets and Pests

You can have stylish home despite pets

Momma's List

Five book series to hook your kids on reading:

Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
Horrible Harry by Suzy Kline
My Weird School by Dan Gutman
A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy
The Dumb Bunnies by Dav Pilkey

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Busch Gardens

Read our review of Jungala, a new 4-acre play zone aimed at kids too old for the Land of Dragons and too young for SheiKra.

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Walt Disney World

A little planning can help a family get the most out of Disney World, for one visit or many.

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