Five Things Moms and Dads Will Need on Christmas Morning

Pliers are great for pulling those large staples out of boxes and the wire cutters make removing those toys that are wired into the package a snap.

Every year the toy companies come up with new ways to secure the toys into their packages. Over the past few years I've seen some that are screwed into the box. Make sure you have both a phillips and flathead screwdriver ready for action. You may want to have different sizes ready as well.

Those clear see-through packages are impossible to rip open with your hands and if you try you stand a chance at slicing your hands open. have a pair of scissors ready. They'll make quick business out of the strongest packages.

Everyone knows that most toys require batteries so have a good selection of various sizes on hand so your little ones can enjoy their new toys. The most common sizes are double A, C, and 9 volt.

Americans will throw out tons and tons of wrapping paper on Christmas morning. You may want to hit the store and get a bunch of those jumbo sized bags to throw it all into. Also, do the world a favor and take the time to recycle everything you can, cardboard and plastic especially.