The Key to Trimming Your Tree on the Cheap Might Be Hiding In Your Garden

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’re looking for a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to fill out your Christmas tree, the answer might be baby’s breath. Yep, I’m talking about that filler flower you might remember from your homecoming corsage or the … Read more

These Are the Most Popular Gingerbread House Designs, According to Pinterest

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to festive traditions, building a gingerbread house is up there as one of the top family-friendly holiday activities to do. From classic gingerbread cottages to entire villages and even landmark buildings, there’s ample room to … Read more

Target Gift Cards Are on Sale This Weekend

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Run, don’t walk: Target gift cards are on sale—but for this weekend only. From today, Dec. 4, through Dec. 5, shoppers can get 10% off the retailer’s coveted GiftCards both in stores and online at target.com. This exclusive … Read more

4 Ways to Keep Holiday Cards and Mementos from Feeling Like Clutter

I’ve always felt that sentimental items are what turn houses into homes. They’re the pieces that can make a space uniquely yours, and can represent happy memories and personal accomplishments. And while some sentimental items can be easily displayed and enjoyed, what about the sentimental items that you don’t know what to do with, such … Read more

What Hallmark Movies Get Right (and Wrong) About the Holidays

For many people, watching a Hallmark holiday movie or two has become a staple part of their festive routines. From sitting down to enjoy the romance of a grocery store meet-cute after your family dinner, to tuning into an extra-Christmassy Hallmark movie on Dec. 25, there’s one to fit every occasion. While these cheese-fest movies … Read more

5 Unique Experiences to Give Instead of Gifts This Holiday Season

Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more

This Card Game Is My New Favorite Way to Bond with Friends and Family

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I don’t know about you, but over the past two years, I’ve felt really disconnected from my friends and family. Please don’t be misunderstood: My phone is constantly pinging with funny text messages from friends and my log … Read more

We Found the Perfect Hassle-Free Way to Store Artificial Christmas Trees When the Holidays Are Over

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The worst part of the holidays, in my humble opinion, is when they end. Christmas is my favorite holiday and a high point of the year for me, so I always dread the annual cheer comedown once the … Read more

6 Things Every Pet Owner Should Know Before Bringing a Christmas Tree Home

For many people, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but it can be a confusing and dangerous time for pets. Holiday decorations pose unique risks, and that includes Christmas trees, as festive as they are. If part of your holiday festivities involves setting up a Christmas tree — either real or … Read more