Dear Elaine,
Wow, my sister is really jealous that you live in Minneapolis. Not only is it much cooler than where we live - but you also have that huge Mall of America right in your hometown.

I can sympathize with you on the holiday shopping. Ten mules couldn't drag me to the mall anytime after the first of November each year.

I've bought all my grandchildrens' toys online for the past three years. If you start now and shop around you should be able to find some great bargains. I always look for shopping sites that have shopper feedback. One of my all-time favorites is Toys & Games at Amazon.com

Products are broken down into age groups to help you know what's appropriate for each child. The descriptions are excellent and include feedback from customers. Once you sign up as a customer you get notified of special discounts on products and shipping. I've always ordered sale items and managed to get free shipping most of the time.

But I think the best thing about the products at Amazon.com is that kids and parents love the toys. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Are you looking for the best place on the web to buy root beer?

How about special ring tones for your cell phone?

Or do you want to find the cheapest airfare to send your mother-in-law back to Milwaukee?

Aunt Abby can find the answers to all your internet shopping questions. All you have to do is Ask Aunt Abby.