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The hottest toy of this holiday season is a little electronic hamster named the Zhu Zhu Pet. The $9.99 toy is this season's Tickle Me Elmo and parents are lining up early to snatch
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Are Zhu Zhu Pets and Other Popular Toys Dangerously Toxic?
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Frugal is more than a way to spend money, Part III
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How to Plan Your Best Summer Staycation Ever
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This Is How Much Our Tech Necessities Would've Cost in the '80s
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