Need a last-minute gift idea? I just reviewed the Guinness World Records 2010 “Book of the Decade”, and let me tell you, it is FANTASTIC. It’s a whopping 287 pages that are each totally packed with not only amazing world records, but TONS of eye-popping photos. It starts with “Firsts”, like the first million-selling CD (Dire Straits’ “Brothers in Arms” in 1985), and ends with “Lasts”, like the the last use of guillotine in France (surprisingly, in 1977). In between, the pages are packed with records set in categories like human achievements, sports, animals, engineering, and media.

The book also includes a code that unlocks more content on www.guinnessworldrecords.com/2010/. There’s the Top 100 records, interviews, videos, and wallpaper downloads. My favorite record in the 2010 book is also on the interviews special content page, the record is held by Steve Mallie of Mallie’s Restaurant, who holds the record for the world’s largest commercially available hamburger. Mallie’s is located in Southgate, Michigan. You can find the record in the “Big Food” section, the burger weighs 164.8 lbs and costs $399.00!

So, if you need a last-minute gift for someone, or you’ll be taking a long drive to visit relatives for Christmas and need something to keep older kids occupied, I highly recommend you pick up the Guinness World Records 2010 book. It’s available at Barnes & Noble, check other bookstores as well. It’s hours and hours of entertainment at a great price!

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Glee Gum is all natural chewing gum made with sustainably harvested rainforest chicle. It comes in SIX great flavors: cinnamon, peppermint, tangerine, bubblegum, spearmint, and triple berry. Glee Gum is the #1 healthy alternative to synthetic chewing gum and bubble gum! With no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners (no aspartame), or preservatives, it’s easy to chew Glee-fully! Glee is sweetened with rice syrup instead of corn syrup.

Glee also makes activity kits for children that are fun and educational. They are great for science classes, birthday parties, scout troops, and home schools. Kids can make chocolate, chewing gum, or gummy candy and learn a lot in the process! Glee very generously sent us a huge package of their gum to try, and the kids chewed it up as fast as I would let them. To be honest, the flavor doesn’t last as long as other types of gum, but since it’s natural flavor and not a chemical, it’s a fair trade off for me.

To find a store near you that sells Glee gum, go to http://gleegum.com/ and click on “find stores”. In my area, Glee gum is sold at a local natural food store and at World Market. It’s worth tracking it down for a really unique gift!

MEGA Brands has put together their list of the Top Christmas Toys of 2009, based on popular online sellers, reviews, and childrens’ wish lists, and they sponsored this post so I could share the list with you! You’re probably familiar with MEGA Bloks, and now MEGA has expanded their line to include products from the popular kids’ show Ni Hao Kai Lan and the crazy popular HALO video game series. The list includes something for every age, and not only are MEGA toys fun to play with, they are developmentally appropriate.  When you head out to do last-minute gift shopping this weekend, take this list with you!

TOP 10 CHRISTMAS TOYS 2009 from MEGA:

10. Yo Gabba Gabba Boombox  ages 3+

9. In the Night Garden Musical Gazebo ages 2-4

8. Fill N’Dump Wagon ages 3+

7. MagNext 360 Case ages 6+

6. Probuilder Carbon Series – Battleship ages 7+

5. Ni-Hao Kai-Lan Buildable Room ages 3-6

4. Play N’Go Table ages 1-3

3. Streetz City Pursuit ages 6+

2. Halo Wars Aerial Ambush play set ages 8+

1. Battle Strikers Tournament Set ages 6+

WHERE TO BUY: Most MEGA toys are found at Walmart and Target. One major advantage to seeking out these toys and other MEGA Brands’ products is that they are easier to find than other competitors. On the megabrands.com website is a state-of-the-art search tool that will look for a toy’s availability in all stores in your area in real-time.

I hope that helps some of you complete your Christmas shopping!