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Easy Snow Day Sports Crafts for Preschoolers to Make Fun Winter Memories with Kids

Rai C.

For years I’ve been babysitting my best friend’s kids, Daniel and Nathan, and I feel so lucky to watch their personalities emerge. Now that they’re 4 and 6, we’ve become a big part of each [read more]

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DIY + Handmade

A Kids’ Valentine’s Day Craft Party to DIY Handmade Treats, Cards—and Fun

Rai C.

Around this time of year, my friend Sophie and I find ourselves reminiscing about the good ol’ days of elementary school, when we would make construction paper valentines for each of our friends. Though we [read more]

DIY + Handmade

Woo Him with Japanese Valentine’s Day Traditions and Heartfelt Homemade Gifts

Rai C.

My husband and I will be celebrating our sixth Valentine’s Day together this year, so the traditional gestures of chocolates, flowers, and a card were beginning to feel a little trite and bland. Our love [read more]

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Gift Giving

Motivational Gift Ideas: Inspiring Friends to Keep Their 2017 New Year’s Resolutions

Rai C.

March is how far I got in 2016. Come to think of it, March is about how long I can maintain my New Year’s resolutions most years. But wouldn’t it feel amazing to see a [read more]

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Holidays

The Legendary Saint of Love: Honoring the History and Traditions of Valentine’s Day

Rai C.

Around the year 270 A.D., Emperor Claudius II decided that men would make better fighters if they were unwed, so he outlawed marriage for any potential soldier. Seeing this as a crime against humanity—and love—Saint [read more]

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DIY + Handmade

DIY Silver Anniversary Gifts That Sparkle and Shine Without a Big Spend

Rai C.

When I see couples hitting those big marital milestones, I can’t help by fawn over how strong their relationship must be to last through all those years. My aunt and uncle recently celebrated their 25th [read more]

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Gift Giving

New Year’s Resolution Gift Ideas to Help You Refocus, Recenter, and Succeed

Rai C.

A cultural phenomenon in Ancient Rome, throughout the Christian Empire, and in our modern, tech-hungry society of today, setting New Year’s resolutions, in fact, dates back to the Babylonians, who lived more than 4,000 years [read more]

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DIY + Handmade

How to Add a Personalized Surprise to a Wedding Gift Straight from the Registry

Rai C.

Scrolling through another politely-requested online gift registry, I see the usual suspects: a crockpot, a distinct china pattern set, a brightly-colored stand mixer. The difference, this time, was that it was a dear friend from [read more]

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Christmas

Honoring Diverse Cultural Traditions for a Christmas Around the World Party

Rai C.

Sometimes, the best gift is simply being appreciated for who you are and where you come from. My alma mater, in the Bay Area, attracted a diverse student population—the racial makeup of our student body [read more]

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Christmas

Easy Projects to Transform Reclaimed Scrap Wood into Rustic DIY Christmas Gifts

Rai C.

Fall is my favorite time of year—the leaves change colors, the weather starts to cool, and there’s always a lovely autumn breeze. But every once in awhile, in my little Texas town surrounded by nothing [read more]

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9 Rad Gifts for Dads and Grads

Hats off to the dads and grads! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite grad or helping Dad keep up with the latest fad, we’ve rounded up a seriously solid assortment of top-notch presents that both [read more]

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Why We Keep Old Gifts: Understanding Sentimental Attachments

Ever found yourself staring at that stuffed animal from your ex… or the quirky mug from your coworker that’s been collecting dust for years? You’re definitely not alone! Keeping unused gifts is practically a universal [read more]

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Gift Exchanges

Mystery Box Gift Exchange: How to Host and What to Include

A mystery box gift exchange adds an exciting twist to traditional gift-giving by focusing on the thrill of the unknown! Instead of buying for specific individuals, participants create mystery packages filled with surprise goodies. Everyone [read more]

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