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Sure, they roll around at the same time every year, but somehow it’s still easy to be caught off-guard. Never again! Whether you’re planning ahead or at the very last minute, these handy holiday guides will help you make the most of your celebrations all year long.

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Here’s What You’re Legally Allowed to Gift Your Mail Carrier

The dos and don’ts of gifting to your mail carrier are very specific.


15 First Ladies’ Favorite Recipes of All Time

Just in time for the holidays, we gathered delicious recipes from our First Ladies of the United States. The varied...


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16 New Year’s Resolution Cartoons That Are Hilariously Spot On

Many of us try to make the same resolutions each year—and these New Year's cartoons prove exactly why


The 18 Best Black Friday Deals for Pet Owners—from a Pet Expert

Our Pet Editor found the very best Black Friday deals for pet owners this year!


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14 Vintage Christmas Decorations You Can Buy Today

It can be nice to bring back old-school Christmas charm. These vintage Christmas decorations will bring you back to the...


Get Ahead of Shopping Season With These Early Amazon Black Friday Deals

These low prices on everything from Christmas decor to kitchenware are sure to spruce things up under the tree this...


7 True Stories About Funny Thanksgiving Mishaps

These true stories of snafus past will make you laugh—and breathe a little easier about your own Thanksgiving.


10 Thanksgiving Cartoons You Can’t Help But Laugh At

In between stuffing your face with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie take a minute or two to laugh at...

Finally! Here’s How Cyber Monday Even Became a Thing

There's a reason shoppers started doing more online shopping after Thanksgiving, but it had nothing to do with sales.


10 Things You Might Not Know About Kwanzaa

What is Kwanzaa? Here's what every American needs to know, including Kwanzaa's meaning, principles and who celebrates it.


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15 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Discuss at Thanksgiving Dinner

Do you really want to be the person who causes the Awkward Family Silence? No, so avoid these controversial Thanksgiving...


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23 Gifts for People Who Can’t Stop Cleaning Their Houses

Forget about decking the halls—let's clean them!


15 Easy and Festive Crafts to Make with Your Kids This Hanukkah

Eight crazy nights of Menorahs, dreidels, and Stars of David!


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This Is the Best Time to Book Your Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights

If you're planning to take a flight this year, don't wait.


19 Advent Calendars for Everyone on Your List

Hurry—these Advent calendars will likely sell out FAST.


34 Funny Butterball Hotline Calls to Share This Thanksgiving

Your turkey troubles are nothing compared with these real calls received by experts at the Turkey Talk-Line


A Teacher Told Her Students to Draw What They Were Thankful for—This Was One Student’s Moving ...

As this teacher learned, some of the most moving lessons are taught by students.

This Is the Absolute Worst Day to Shop for Your Thanksgiving Groceries

If you thought the day before Thanksgiving was the worst, you'd be mistaken.


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27 Scary-Good Halloween Riddles

These clever (and chilling) Halloween riddles will get your brain ready for Oct. 31


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What’s Really in Canned Pumpkin, Anyway?

Canned pumpkin is coming under fire for its "100% pure pumpkin" claims. Find out what's really in the pumpkin puree...


20 Amazon Products So Useful That You’ll Break Them Out Every Day

You can spend hours online shopping—and trust us, we have—but let us save you time with the practical Amazon products...


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11 Abandoned Mansions and Their Creepy Histories

Of course, mansions can be beautiful, sprawling signs of wealth—but these abandoned mansions and their incredible stories will give you...


13 Things You Never Knew Were Invented by Hispanic People

From your bathroom to your doctor's office, you'll find some of the greatest innovations of science, technology, and imagination. To...

Why Are People Afraid of Clowns?

If you aren't scared of clowns now, you will be soon.



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The Most Popular Halloween Costume the Year You Were Born

Halloween costumes reflect the times. Read on for what everyone was talking about—and, of course, wearing—the year you came into...


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25 Spooky, Silly Halloween Books for Kids

Boo! Read these adorable books with your kiddos to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit.



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Why September Is the Most Popular Month for Birthdays

Nine of the ten most common birthdays are in September. Is yours one of them?