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We celebrate Christmas + Hanukkah without going broke—here’s how

Because 8 days of Hanukkah + 12 days of Christmas = $$$.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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Mama, I see you making Christmas magic while stretching every dollar

Even when we didn't have a home and she didn't have a job, my mom made Christmas magical.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024
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10 phrases to help kids cope with holiday disappointment this year

4. "You know what we can finally do this year?"

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

I’m only buying one gift for my husband this Christmas—and this is it

Money doesn't buy you happiness? Ho ho, I beg to differ, my friend.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022

10 positive parenting phrases to get your child to sleep on Christmas eve

10. "In the morning, we're going to open presents, eat breakfast and then go to Grandma's house."

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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Giving fewer gifts made our Christmas so much better

Christmas day has turned magical again.

Updated Nov. 01, 2022

10 tips to have an eco-friendly Christmas this year

If every family took a few very small, simple steps to care for the environment this Christmas, the cumulative effect would be massive.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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These are the coziest gifts everyone will obsess over

Whether you’re shopping for an outdoor enthusiast or someone who’d rather be…

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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Yes, decorating for Christmas early *does* make people happy

Christmas decorations evoke positive feelings, says one expert.

Updated Nov. 07, 2024

Matching Christmas clothes: 7 cute ideas for coordinating with your kids

If there's anything better than dressing your kids up in adorable holiday outfits, it's gotta be matching them.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Why Mila Kunis + Ashton Kutcher do a ‘no presents’ Christmas

It teaches kids how to be more mindful consumers, removes the emphasis on material goods... And saves you from those chaotic trips to the mall.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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The holiday tradition we look forward to every year

My 3-year-old had the best idea, and we just ran with it.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

Grandma + grandpa: Go ahead, spoil my kids this Christmas

When my kids receive a gift from their grandparent, it's the grandparents I watch, not my kids. When the presents produce squeals from the kids' mouths, I can't escape the glint in my parents' eyes. Who am I to stop that?

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

We celebrate Hanukkah *and* Christmas—in our own way

As a new blended family, I realize we make our own traditions up as we go along.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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