I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I ate so much I still feel as big as one of those Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons.

With Thanksgiving over, it’s time to get down to the serious business of getting ready for the winter Holidays. Check out our Holiday page. It features links to tips on gift giving, holiday food safety, and holiday travel.

On Monday, November 29th, don’t forget to check out the winners of the Kids.gov “How Do I Become President” challenge. Two winners (1 adult and 1 child) will have their work featured on Kids.gov and receive $2,500. The best overall entry by an adult will be printed as posters for distribution to schools and libraries across the country. Five “People’s Choice” winners will have their poster featured on Kids.gov.

I also want to feature the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s “OnSafety Blog.” The blog offers helpful advice on a variety of products. The information shared here could prevent accidents and save lives.

Hope you enjoy these resources and have a great weekend.

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