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Everyone has that one friend who just seems to have everything. Great for her, but for you, it makes the holidays more harried as you rack your brain trying to come up with the perfect present. Honestly, how in the world are you supposed to get a gift for someone like that?

We've got the answer: Give the gift of free time.

Sittercity Gift Certificates provide parents and pet owners with the one thing they could always use -- free time and peace of mind. You can purchase gift certificates in increments of one month, three months, six months or one year, so how generous are you feeling this season?

Be on the lookout for the Sittercity Gift Certificates icon on our homepage. As soon as you see it, you'll know that the Gift Certificate Program is up and running, making your holiday list a little more manageable this year.

Ever wonder how some parents just have it all together? They're on time, organized and equipped with anything that's needed at a moment's notice. Well, we're here to spill a dirty, little secret: they're not doing it alone... they have help!

Just the thing for busy households, VistaPrint lets you create, design and customize a number of products to help you stay organized. It's high-quality printing at a low price, and with so many products to choose from there is something for everyone. Here are some ideas on how VistaPrint can help your family.

• Create business cards for your child with emergency contact info, details, allergies and more. Perfect to give to babysitters, teachers and playdates!
• Let your kids create their own note cards or stationary by selecting from hundreds of designs or uploading photos for that personal touch.
• Design your own calendar to showcase family photos and highlight holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, vacations and more.
• Get a head start on the holidays and create your own festive holiday cards!

Your kid is cute. Unbelievably cute. Undeniably, unabashedly adorable. You know it, your family knows it, you best friend knows it, the lady at the dry cleaners knows it... it's time for the rest of the world to know it too.

TheCuteKid.com is the internet's largest and most respected photo contest and parent network. There are tons of monthly prizes, from an Amex gift card to US Treasury bonds, but the biggest draw is the coveted CuteKid of the Year contest, awarding one special kiddo with a full year of college tuition -- $25,000. (Nice!)

Limited Time Offer: Receive an 8 x 10 canvas portrait with your contest entry

Aside from entering the contests, you can also upload and share photos with other parents in TheCuteKid network, read a wealth of articles and tips on everything from child development to modeling, take advantage of special deals and discounts, and get exposure to national casting agents on the lookout for new talent.

Click here to learn more about TheCuteKid.com and show the rest of the world how cute your little one really is.

It's the proverbial catch-22 (holiday edition): Now is the time to shop for the perfect presents for your kids and family members, but all those crazy trends, endless gear options and hefty price tags leave your head spinning more than a bowlful of eggnog.

Need a little help? Mamanista shops around and compares posh products for the hip mama on a budget, featuring gear, toys, clothing and more. All items are fabulously chic and irresistibly practical... which is the perfect combination.

You'll find everything a savvy and stylish mama needs and wants, including beauty, fashion and travel tips, products that promote attachment parenting, educational toys that encourage development, and reviews of fun, informative books for parents. Plus there are sales and coupon codes for your favorite family stores, fun giveaway contests and a dash of celebrity baby gossip.

Visit http://www.mamanista.com to get a head start on your holiday shopping.