Do your Christmas shopping on the Internet? Sure! Sit in front of your computer screen and order--no crowds, no parking lots, and no harried clerks. Not only that, you can plan your holiday cooking from recipes found on the Net. 

Dr. Toy's Guide describes over 300 award winning toys and children's products with company phone numbers to call for more information, how to locate them, plus much more.

At the Internet Mall, you can purchase items such as jewelry, sports items, photo gear, clothing, furniture, food items, etc.

F A O Schwartz Toystore is online! Look through their catalog for dolls, collectibles, vehicles, books, science and discovery toys, and more.

Order a handmade, fresh baked cheesecake at Cheese Cake City. Once available in only the finest restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area, these cheese cakes are now available on the Net.

Need a book? Search through Amazon.com's one million titles. This is truly a fabulous site.

Gifts and Souvenirs from Around the World boasts the finest hand made items that are frequently limited, or one of a kind gifts, that are sure to be treasured.

At Infoseek's Holiday UltraShop, search for animals, cars, computers, exercise equipment, home furnishings, jewelry, and almost anything else you can imagine.

The Toy Market is an online toy and collectible marketplace where you can order items such as Barbies, buttons, comics, cereal collectibles, hot wheels, lunch boxes, railroads, and trading cards.

Order from a delectable range of chocolate delights at the Godiva Chocolatier site.

The Christmas Recipes site contains recipes such as cranberry bread, grape ice, eggnog cookies, cinnamon crinkles, and holiday punch.

The HomeArts Recipe Finder boasts a recipe for every occasion. Choose the type of dish (such as appetizer, main dish, dessert, etc.), the main ingredient (such as pasta, vegetables, fish, etc.), the desired calories per serving, and the amount of time you can devote to preparation.

At the Cookies and Bars site, you'll find recipes such as Christmas Cookies, Praline Cookies, Gingerbread Men, Killer Brownies, Peanut Blossoms, and my favorite, Snickerdoodles.

At the Yum Yum site, download a free trial version of a recipe program, learn about kitchen gadgets, or search through their 10,000 recipes.

Let the Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Entertaining Guide help you plan your holiday feast. View the recipes, then choose Shopping List or Make-Ahead Calendar for more planning helpers.

Dolores' Web Page for Cake Decorators and Candy Makers contains files to download with pictures and directions to create beautiful cakes and gingerbread houses.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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