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CHRISTMAS for kids used to mean Lego, Battleship and Barbie. It still does, except now digital devices have been added to the mix.

MANY people steer away from making candy because they find the thought of candy thermometers and boiling sugar intimidating.

Nature and Water Photo Contest: Help choose top photos of nature in B.C. by visiting The Nature Trust of BC website (naturetrust. bc.ca) until Dec.

? 200 Small Apartment Ideas by Cristina Paredes Benitez (Firefly Books, 798 pages) $49.95 LIMITED space doesn't have to mean limited options.

ADD a dash of whimsy to your presents this year with a collection of glitter snowflakes. Snowflake paper punches are available at Michael's Crafts with an assortment of beautiful glitters to give your gifts a dose of shine this holiday season.

Santa Claus North Pole HOH OHO Dear Santa, It's that time of year again: when everyone gripes about their to-do list and the excessive number of parties they've agreed to attend.

"MADDIE, wait until everyone is served before you start eating." Eight-year-old Maddie looks at you as if you were speaking a foreign language.

THE staircase is an essential element for most homes and should be celebrated as a dynamic and appealing space rather than as a compulsory element forced upon a layout.

Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair BY DAIMEON SHANKS, HUMAN KINETICS, 207 PAGES, $21.95 Modern road bikes are a sophisticated blend of function and form.

THE District of West Vancouver announced the reopening of the parking lot at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre Thursday. According to a press release, the parking lot will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.