Are you looking for a gardening activity that is more intriguing than re-potting houseplants? Need something to cure the winter blahs or a kid-friendly activity for the next snow day? A fairy garden may just be your answer.

Disney Online announced today their latest contest in the popular online world for girls, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow). In honor of the film Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue, out on Blu-ray and DVD later this year, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow is looking for players to create their own Fairy House Design between now and February 22, 2010.

The tooth fairy has made a rebound after rewards for lost teeth fell ten percent last year amid the credit crunch. The average payout per tooth increased to $2.13 this year from $1.88, up thirteen percent. Despite this average, tooth fairy payments varied greatly between individual households, ranging from five cents to fifty dollars.

The 2010 Tooth Fairy Poll, conducted by Delta Dental of Minnesota, surveyed more than 1500 families across the country about their dental habits. "This year's Tooth Fairy Poll average reflects improvements we're seeing in other areas of the economy," says Ann Johnson, director of community affairs. "For example, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 23 percent during the same time period. The Tooth Fairy may be another indicator that the economy is starting to recover."

According to the survey, the tooth fairy visits roughly 84% of households. Via WebMD.

Star Wars director George Lucas is developing a computer-animated musical featuring fairies. The project is in pre-production at Lucas' Skywalker Ranch production facility in Marin County, California. David Berenbaum of The Spiderwick Chronicles crafted the script, with Kevin Munroe of TMNT directing. Little else is known about the top-secret upcoming film.

Fairy Cute® is giving away the cute Valentine's basket above, sure to please any special person in your life, in honor of the upcoming holidays. The Valentine's Day basket contains three of Fairy Cute's specialty handmade lips balms, three handmade bath bombs, one pink scrubbie, and one frog plushy.

You might have noticed that FairyGuide.com took a break over the holidays, but we're back on the scene reporting the latest fairy news, and we have our first giveaway of the year to prove it!

We're giving away this lovely lavender Tinkerbell license plate, brand new and still in its original shrink wrap. Tinkerbell frolics in daisies and sparkles with the famous Magic Kingdom castle rising in the background.

Fairy Line Naturals creator Dr. LindaJoy Rose and members of her Fairy Girls Club of Tampa Bay teamed up with guide John Springer on an Enchanted Walkabout.

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 18, 2010 (via GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each person walks a different spiritual path. People can choose to follow or listen to the way of God, Jesus Christ, Buddha, Wicca, science, or even their conscience. For author Cynthia Schmidt, she chooses to believe in Fairies. In her new book, Stoned Naturally, she takes readers on a journey to spirituality—to discover the spirit within and connect with nature.

Debbie Rothstein of A Faery Hunt in California recently created the Girl Scout Fairy Fun Patch. Rothstein's nonprofit organization recently received much deserved acclaim when her group won the Family Award from Nickelodeon by popular vote.