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This holiday season, many parents are reporting that they will spend less on each other so that they can buy gifts for their children. Slightly more than half (50.3 percent) of parents surveyed said they plan to cut back on gifts to each other, according to a new survey by Americas Research Group, a consumer research and marketing firm. Things were very different before the economic downturn tightened everyones purse strings: In 2007, only 6 percent of spouses said theyd cut back on gifts for each other.

But as with any cloud, how you deal with the setback determines the shine of your silver lining. If youre spending less on your spouse this year, you can look at your limited holiday budget as a challenge to buy only small but thoughtful gifts that will be appreciated. For instance, if your spouse loves to collect ornaments, you can buy her one to add to her collection. Or if he loves to watch football with buddies, you can arrange for a guys afternoon football party at your house and surprise him with an invitation.

For other cheap but great holiday gift ideas, check out Working Moms Guide Katherine Lewis ideas for Nice but Cheap Gifts.

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Thrifty Thursdays: Will You Buy Your Spouse a Christmas Gift? originally appeared on About.com Parenting School Age Children on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 05:00:28.

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Toys sold by big companies like Mattel and Disney have been found to have high levels of lead, according to a new report by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH), a research and advocacy group that works to protect consumers from toxic chemicals. CEH tested 250 products sold at major retailers such as Sears and Wal-Mart and found that 7 items contained lead levels that exceed federal safety standards.

The products found to have high levels of lead are:

The most disconcerting part of this new report is that it comes after a new law passed by Congress last year that sets strict limits on lead and chemicals in products for children ages 12 and under. That law was prompted by a series of major product recalls of toys tainted with lead. Which makes a parent think, "When will kids products finally be free of lead and other toxic chemicals?"

High Levels of Lead Found in Toys originally appeared on About.com Parenting School Age Children on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 01:29:15.

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