Wonderful ways to make 12 of the most popular holiday gift cards more special
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Hot holiday toys you can still buy last-minute: Liz's picks on the TODAY Show
This morning, our editor Liz got to drop by the TODAY Show studios to share a few last-minute toy ideas and gift picks with Megyn and her fantastic audience. If you're looking for a few of the ideas, we've put them all together for you b…
12 fabulous beauty gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Including you.
If you've ever read any of our gift guides, you know we love to give and receive (hint hint) beauty gifts any time of year at all. They're a brilliant, easy gift for those of us last-minute shoppers, and yet they never feel last minute a…
We found the most magical ornament for a last minute Christmas DIY
When we came across these and including them in our Holiday Gift Guide to great DIY gift ideas , it's because we knew they belonged on the Christmas tree of every self-respecting unicorn lover. Or anyone who needs a little boost from a j…
Spark Christmas magic with these printable letters to Santa and Rudolph
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Is Greatest Showman good for kids? More than good, it's important. | Thinking : Parent
If by now you haven't heard about The Greatest Showman , well where have you been? Wrapping gifts or something? Geez. This has been one of the biggest PR blitzes I've seen in a long time. And that was before its three Golden Globe nomina…
5 pro tips to help your curls last longer. Stay party-ready for days!
After spending a lifetime as the girl with the frizzy hair, bless the 21st century and its awesome hair products and techniques. Whether I'm looking for a chic holiday look with bouncy curls or waves, or a sleek blowout for everyday, I a…
This hospital cares for children with special needs, and they need you. | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from St. Mary's HealthCare System for Children Families with children who have special needs, or have been hospitalized for an illness or injury, face so many challenges. And this season, there are so many org…
The ultimate Chrismukkah gift: Found it!
The other night, at my annual apartment building Christmas party -- that's the NYC version of a block party, by the way -- a neighbor asked, "so who here gets Chinese food and sees a movie on Christmas?" Basically, everyone raised a hand…
15 creative DIY holiday gift wrapping ideas that we love: Think outside the box. (Ha!)
I was really excited to spend a little time looking for easy, creative holiday gift wrapping ideas, especially as someone who blames her lackluster holiday gift wrapping on the kids (shhh). I've always wanted the gifts to look festive an…
Superfight: The perfect game for people who love to argue. i.e. Families!
I grabbed the game Superfight for this year's summer road trip with my kids , and we've haven't been able to stop playing it. So if you're looking for a fun, no-skill-required game to play with family over the holidays, bring to parties,…
7 of the coolest origami ornament tutorials, from simple to OMG.
'Tis the season for finding new ornaments for the tree, so this year I've put together 7 of the coolest origami ornament tutorials for kids and teens to get their craft on. From super simple angels to regal golden elephants, these are su…
This glittery bubbly lets you start the new year off by giving back.
If saving the world is one of your New Year resolutions (isn't it always?) then check it off by celebrating with ONE HOPE.
7 funny holiday hostess gifts, because more laughter please!
Who could use the gift of laughter during the holidays — especially these holidays, at the end of a very stressful year? Everyone, that's who. That's why I love the idea of getting my friends funny holiday hostess holiday gifts for all m…
5 cool Christmas pajamas for babies and kids that don't make them look like elves.
A new pair of Christmas pajamas for babies (and kids!) is an annual tradition for so many families. Since I was a little girl, our own family gave a new pair of Christmas pjs every Christmas eve as the one gift we could open early. It al…
This Christmas ornament for new parents doesn't just make memories, it preserves them.
We've found the perfect keepsake to encapsulate the frothy, dizzying wonder of that first Christmas with baby: in our holiday gift list of special gift ideas for baby's first Christmas , we shared this baby memories keepsake ornament fro…
The coolest Christmas movie-inspired cards (ya filthy animal)
If you’re looking to standout in the holiday card crowd, check out these handmade Christmas Movie Cards on Etsy by TheLassoedMoon.
7 tips to start caring for (gulp) aging skin: Confessions of a 40-something
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Our favorite gifts to pamper a new mom. Tip: NO ONESIES, GEEZ.
New moms need pampering just as much as their babies, as I well know this year! So I've searched the web to put together 13 wonderful holiday gift ideas for new moms that cater to her needs. For once. Because while it's nice to get prese…
The ultimate printable holiday gift tag collection makes 10 gift ideas more festive
If you're clean out of gift ideas after shopping for everyone in your family and inner circle, print out the ultimate pack of printable holiday gift tags from Caravan Shoppe, and then throw a few items in your Amazon cart. They not only …
Tips for preventing and treating skin redness this winter. | Sponsored message
This is a sponsored message from Eucerin In the winter months, your skin is subjected to so many factors that can create redness -- everything from wind and snow to things you may not have considered, like what you eat and drink. Some of…
23 creative, practical ideas for holiday gifts for teachers. No crafting required!
I don't know about you, but I do not have the mental space to craft an elaborate, handmade gift for my kids' teachers this year. And, as adorable and delicious as it may be, I can't do yet another mason jar full of hot cocoa mix. Instead…
When it's too cold to go outside, this board lets kids take the action indoors. (Don't panic, parents!)
When it comes to physical activity, my kids probably have something in common with yours: They're running around too much when it's homework time, and not running around enough when it's video game time. But I've found an awesome gift th…
Not Parent Approved: Our favorite irreverent card game just got even more _______.
It isn't often that my kids get excited for a game release that isn't electronic -- because let's be honest, when do we get a countdown to anything besides video games or Star Wars branded stuff? But in the case of Not Parent Approved , …
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