12 wonderful Dolly Parton gifts for the Dolly fans in your life. (A.K.A. everyone we know.)
It goes without saying that I will always love Dolly Parton, so naturally I was drawn to these amazing Dolly Parton gifts. If you haven’t listened to the Dolly Parton’s America podcast yet, let me assure you that people of all stripes, plaids, and paisleys...
20 unique personalized gifts for kids in 2021, from toddlers to teens | Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for some cool, truly unique personalized gifts for kids, we totally understand. It’s an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special — and it doesn’t have to cost a lot either. That extra personalized touch really makes these...
The best Black Friday Deals of 2021: From the big stores to small shops and indie makers
Each year we share the best Black Friday deals online to help you manage your time, your budget, and get back to family faster. This year is no different, as we share the best Black Friday deals 2021 from big stores and brands along with the small businesses we love....
10 of my favorite holiday gifts from Oprah’s Favorite Things list | Holiday Gift Guide
Oprah’s Favorite Things list rarely steers me wrong. Her exclusive-to-Amazon gift finder is how I found the Trufflin’ Sriracha and Ranch Gift Set last year, which I bought for myself, then my parents, then re-ordered again for myself because whoa. (Oh...
The top 10 hot holiday toys and games in 2021 to grab before they sell out | Holiday Gift Guide
Each year, there are zillions of lists out there of the hot holiday toys and games for the year. And each year, I kind of wonder how they came to that list. (Sorry, I’m picky!) So I thought that this year, I’d put together my own list to help you out. Here...
18 of the best Advent calendars for 2021: From the crafty to the luxurious, to… goofy dad jokes?
I may not be in the holiday spirit yet, but as someone who tracked down the best Advent calendars for 2021, as I do ever year, I can safely say it’s time to order the family’s Advent calendar! Not just so they don’t run out of our favorites, but so...
20 wonderful Hanukkah gifts for toddlers to teens 2021 | Holiday Gift Guide
With Hanukkah coming up November 28, it’s time to share some of the best Hanukkah gifts for kids in 2021 — that actually are Hanukkah gifts. And yes, that’s November 28. As in this month! While it’s not quite the Thanksgivukkah madness we went...
We found the very best Schitt’s Creek gifts for all the fans on your holiday gift list
Well of course we had to share our favorite Schitt’s Creek gifts this year! After all, you might realize that one of favorite holiday gift recommendations each year are the up-to-the-minute pop-culture gifts, like Fleabag gifts in 2019, 90’s TV pop culture...
15+ inspired gift ideas for the most devoted The Crown fans
I know I’m not alone when I say I’m obsessed with The Crown. And I would happily take any The Crown gift this Christmas, because escaping to 80s London, if only through my screen, has been a very nice retreat from our home these days. (Even if we all have...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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