Dec 10th, 2025 - There's a lot to juggle when a baby arrives. Between the constant feedings, lack of sleep, and their own recovery, a new parent could use a little help to make the transition into motherhood a bit smoother. When I had my two kids, I craved anything that would make me feel just a little bit more comfortable in my postpartum body, like supersoft clothing and bras and nourishing, ready-to-eat food. To help you shop for the new parent in your life, I talked to mothers new and experienced about the ... [Read More]

Dec 10th, 2025 - We've all been on the receiving end of a gift that made us say, "Oh, you shouldn't have." And we meant it. Deeply. Sometimes, the most well-intentioned presents end up as clutter, collecting dust in a closet or becoming a re-gift for an unsuspecting cousin next year. The pressure to find the perfect item can lead us down a strange path. Giving a gift for someone's home feels like a safe bet, but it can be a minefield of personal taste, practicality, and hidden work. We know it counts, but ... [Read More]

Dec 9th, 2025 - We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Courtesy of brands / Mary Fama 50 Luxe Beauty Gifts Under $50 That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are Whether you need a secret Santa gift, or something for the person who "doesn't want anything," these beauty picks are sure to be a hit. By There are just a few more weeks until the holidays, which means it's officially crunch time for gift shopping. And if you're on the hunt for a present for the ... [Read More]

Dec 8th, 2025 - My favorite part of gift-giving is the hunt: brainstorming ideas (often all year long) and conducting extensive searches for that perfect thing they didn't know they needed but suddenly realize they can't live without. For this reason, gifting a scented candle really bums me out. There's nothing inherently wrong with candles, but their ubiquity — from Yankee Candle to Diptyque — makes them feel like something you buy when you've run out of ideas or time or just can't be bothered to ... [Read More]

Dec 8th, 2025 - Upgrade your gift game and avoid the lame by giving meaningful, memorable, and fun presents friends actually love. Holiday gift exchanges can be joyful, but for many they can also be stressful — especially when budgets are tight and expectations are high. This year, instead of defaulting to scented candles, novelty socks, or yet another coffee mug, there's a growing movement toward gifts feeling personal, creative, and experience-driven without breaking the bank. The modern holiday ... [Read More]

Dec 8th, 2025 - Budgeting advice, affordable gifts and more Each week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last. It's the most wonderful time of the year. And for many of us, the most expensive. Simply thinking about the gifts that need to be purchased or the expensive flights that we still haven't booked can feel overwhelming, to say the least. Setting a holiday budget sounds ... [Read More]

Dec 8th, 2025 - Personalized gifts to order in time for Christmas As you for the season, here's one gift idea you might not have considered: something personalized. A customized gift that includes their name or a special memory or message is an easy and thoughtful way to make your gifts more specific to the recipient. Luckily, personalized gift options abound on the internet, available at online stores like Etsy, Uncommon Goods and even Amazon . The only potential downside is that they can sometimes take ... [Read More]

Dec 6th, 2025 - December can bring huge stress, as people struggle with budgetary pressures, organisation and what to give the person who has everything. Here's a guide to getting it right, every time he festive shopping season is upon us and there is usually someone who is hard to buy for on the list. How can you avoid the stress of last-minute panic buying? Personal shoppers share their tips on how to treat your loved ones to something that they will cherish. Be ultra organised "A spreadsheet makes life so ... [Read More]

Dec 4th, 2025 - Even though holiday parties are supposed to be fun, there's something inherently stressful about white elephants and other gift exchanges , especially when you have to buy for someone you don't know very well, like a coworker or mutual friend. And let's not even get started on the $30 budget. If you want to host a get-together this holiday season, but don't want to put anyone on the spot, a $5 gift exchange is the perfect choice. In a fun TikTok posted Dec. 1, creator @j4xxxxx showed off her ... [Read More]

Dec 3rd, 2025 - Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account's 'Saved for Later' section. Six months ago, we gave a name to the one-block stretch of Broadway where matcha-sipping, Jansport-wearing middle- and high-school girls swarm to shop and socialize: " Tween Row ." Now that it's officially the holiday season, the lines stretching outside of the block's most popular stores (Edikted, Brandy Melville, Princess Polly, Garage, and PacSun) are showing no signs of shrinking — and ... [Read More]