PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.prweb.com PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Recession Forces Consumers to Spend Less and Buy Fewer Holiday Toys, According to New Survey $20 and Under Gifts Top Holiday Shopping List http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3310144.htm Santa's sleigh is going to be a lot lighter this year, according to a new survey by Grandparents.com. Forty-three percent of parents and grandparents surveyed will buy fewer gifts than they have in the past, and a whopping 90 percent plan to confine their shopping to discount stores like Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3310144.htm "Today's Extraordinary Grandparents" Award Winners: Five Extraordinary Grandparents Given Grandparents' Highest Honor http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2870404.htm On the eve of National Grandparents Day, Grandparents.com announces the five recipients of its "Today's Extraordinary Grandparents" awards. The national search, which began more than six months ago, was created to shine the national spotlight on ordinary grandparents doing extraordinary things for their grandchildren, their community, and their country. Each of the winners will receive $500 to donate to a school or organization of their choice. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2870404.htm Today's American Grandparent: New Fact Sheet Released With The Most Updated Statistics in time for Grandparent's Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/GrandparentsDay/Boomers/prweb2759454.htm New York, NY - August 14, 2009 - A new survey of 10,000 people conducted by Grandparents.com helps redefine today's image of the American Grandparent just in time for Grandparent's Day on September 13th. The survey reveals several hidden trends and facts that are sure to surprise you. (PRWeb Aug 18, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/GrandparentsDay/Boomers/prweb2759454.htm Nationally Acclaimed Professor of Psychiatry and TV News Veteran Dr. Georgia Witkin Joins Grandparents.com as Senior Editor and Grandparenting Expert http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2620404.htm Wiitkin will provide editorial content and serve as spokesperson for the site. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2620404.htm Grandparents.com Kicks Off National Search for "Today's Extraordinary Grandparents"* National PTA to Assist as Part of Newly Formed Partnership Nominate a Remarkable Grandparent You Know http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2444914.htm Today Grandparents.com kicked off a major national search for Today's Extraordinary Grandparents -- individuals who are active, involved and redefining what it means to be a grandparent. The search runs through the summer, with winners announced in time for Grandparent's Day on September 13, 2009.The National PTA will encourage parents and students to nominate the special person in their life who is truly making a difference. Through grassroots efforts and on-line initiatives, Grandparents.com will also take part in the search, accepting nominations on its website and by mail. (PRWeb May 20, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2444914.htm "Go Play Outside" Movement Takes on America's Couch Potatoes to Reduce Childhood Obesity and Stress http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2407994.htm The nation's youth spends six hours a day in front of TV, computer and video games and just four minutes playing outside! Grandparents.com is about to change all that with "Go Play Outside" a movement challenging grown-ups to get the kids off the coach and go play outside -- then come to the site and log in their hours and experiences. Once the goal of one million hours is reached, Grandparents.com will make a donation to KaBOOM!, the national non-profit organization dedicated to bringing play back into the lives of children. (PRWeb May 11, 2009)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2407994.htm Grandparent Economy Study Released http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2351064.htm Grandparent Economy Study Shows Grandparents Picking Up $2 Trillion Family Tab For Almost Everything Including: $100 billion in entertainment, $77 billion in family travel, $32 million in education costs, $16 billion in children's apparel and footwear, $6 billion in toys, and $1 billion in diapers. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2009)

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