Just wanted to take a break from festivities (and working on the Free Curriculum Project!) to wish everyone a very happy Christmas, and perhaps just as importantly, a peaceful and prosperous New Year to come.

For those of you at a loss for something to read during your down time the next few days, here’s a round-up of a few thought-provoking posts I’ve run across the last little bit, including one with some great ideas for highly meaningful gifts that you could easily add, even at the last minute:

New Year, New You: How to travel the world with (or without) Kids in 2008

The Four Things Children Really Want for Christmas

The struggle for an eco-friendly holiday. . . real trees and wrapping paper

Another idea for reusing holiday materials: Using Scraps of Wrapping Paper

and, finally:

Top 25 Life-Improving Christmas Gifts for Under $10

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