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Homemade Edible Christmas Food Gifts You Can Make in Advance

I’m not the craftiest person in the world, so it goes without saying that DIY Christmas gifts are not my forte. Give me a glue gun or a needle and I’ll probably end up hurting [read more]

Easy Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

Justina H

“They’re here! They’re here!” my kids squealed, running between the just knocked-upon front door and the kitchen, where I was elbow-deep in sugar cookie dough. My sister was slated to arrive for a Christmas visit [read more]

A Festive Christmas Wish List Maker for Kids That’s Online, Free, and Easy

Justina H

When my daughter told me she wanted “the new Barbie” for Christmas, I should have known there was more to the story than that. I arrived at my local big box retail emporium and asked [read more]

Traditional Kwanzaa Gift Ideas to Make Homemade

Justina H

I was in college the first time I was invited to a Kwanzaa celebration. Some girls in my dorm were hosting a Kwanzaa feast in the common room and asked if I wanted to come. [read more]

Hanukkah Gift Giving Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts

Courtney S

My best friend Sadie married the kindest, funniest, most thoughtful man. We always say she won the lottery with Evan! And while there are many things I admire about their relationship, what I find most [read more]

The Best Online Wish List Website for Making a Child’s Christmas List

Justina H

When I was a kid, my sister and I started checking the mailbox with excitement in early November to see if the gigantic Sears Christmas catalog had arrived. When it finally did, it was the [read more]

Quirky Christmas Party Games for Adults

Justina H

My mom and aunt were dancing the Macarena. The catch? They were doing the right dance moves, but to the song “All I Want For Christmas is You,” all while wearing flashy elf hats. Our [read more]

Inspiring New Year’s Eve Party Games for Adults

Courtney S

I’m not one for wild and crazy New Year’s parties. Instead, I like to slip on a cozy pair of slippers and spend the night at home with my husband, a few close friends, and [read more]

Family-Friendly Christmas Online Wish List Ideas That Are Easy and Free

Justina H

“An igloo. Doll bunk beds for my cats. A cheese bead necklace,” my mom said, reading off my niece’s Christmas list. “And where am I supposed to buy a cheese bead necklace?” I asked, laughing. [read more]

How to Throw a Festive Christmas Ornament Gift Exchange Game Party

Courtney S

“Every one of these has a story,” I explained to my husband as I pulled the gigantic box of holiday decor down from my closet shelf. Itty bitty snowmen, glittery snowflakes, and strands of tinsel [read more]

Manly Secret Santa Gifts for Guys

Justina H

“Ah! Socks!” My father-in-law had just opened his present and was genuinely happy to see the gift inside. As a kid, I hated getting socks for Christmas, but my father-in-law, an avid outdoorsman, always needed [read more]

Fun Holiday Party Games for Work Office Parties

Justina H

“Come out, come out, wherever you are!” my boss called, while I trembled beneath the cleaning supplies in the janitor’s closet. As her footsteps drew nearer, I tried to hold my breath and remain as [read more]

Funny Christmas Gift Exchange Ideas for Holiday Parties

Justina H

We’d been watching my father-in-law hack away at an enormous ball of duct tape for the better part of an hour. Each year, his niece gives him a present that’s as difficult to open as [read more]

The Best Useful & Creative White Elephant Gift Ideas

Justina H

I wasn’t expecting to find a literal wrench in my stocking, but I was ecstatic. “How did you know?” I asked my mom, the de facto stocking-filler in our house, who usually defaulted to playing [read more]

Ten Thoughtful Gifts for the Dad Who Wants Nothing

Courtney S

Soap on a rope. That’s what I got my dad for Christmas every year until I was well into my teens. I’ve always loved picking thoughtful and unique gifts, but when it came to my [read more]

Emulsive Hosts Global Exchange of Gifts For Film Photographers Who Love Their Art

Meghan L

“The machine-gun approach to photography—by which many negatives are made with the hope that one will be good—is fatal to serious results.” – Ansel Adams Decades ago, master photographer and industry influencer Ansel Adams may [read more]

Fun Thanksgiving Day Games For After Dinner

Justina H

A loud rumbling came from the living room. Then, suddenly, it stopped. My sister and I froze, terrified, until we heard a voice: “If you girls wanted more pie, you should have just asked!” While [read more]

Hilarious Office Party Gift Exchange Ideas for Creative Coworkers

Courtney S

There were doughnuts everywhere. Garlands of paper doughnuts in festive colors hung from the ceiling, doughnut ornaments graced the boughs of the Christmas tree, and doughnut-themed cups and plates sat stacked at the snack station. [read more]

Homemade Christmas Gifts For In-Laws Who Have Everything

Justina H

Beatrix stared at us from behind my father-in-law’s desk, her webbed feet and orange bill standing out against the dark wood decor. For Christmas, I had painted a picture of my father-in-law’s pet duck, Bea. [read more]

A Guide to Buying Christmas Gifts Throughout the Year

Justina H

My husband sat on my enormous suitcase, which bulged cartoonishly at the seams, while I struggled to close the zipper. The telltale crackle of wrapping paper and ribbons being crushed created a worrisome soundtrack. I [read more]

Gratitude-Inspired Thanksgiving Activities for Families

Courtney S

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a [read more]

avoid mall crowds by early Christmas shopping

How to Get Your Christmas Shopping Done Early: 5 Easy Tips and Tricks

Courtney S

T’was the night before Christmas, and I was incredibly unprepared for the following day’s festivities. Despite my best intentions to get my shopping done early and enjoy a quiet Christmas Eve in front of the [read more]

music-themed gift exchange in honor of Phish

Phish Chicks Group Hosts Music-Themed Gift Exchange To Celebrate Band

Meghan L

It’s not just the music; it’s the lifestyle. And for the past three decades, the rock band Phish has created a community of devoted, and some might say obsessed, fans all over the world who [read more]

Creative Gift Exchange Variations You Can Play Year Round

Justina H

The swan glided toward me moving to the beat of the music. Jingle Bells blared through the gymnasium speakers as I eagerly awaited my turn to hold the swan, made of white chocolate, of course. [read more]