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Check out our guide for 100+ stocking stuffer ideas, many of which are discounted for Cyber Monday. This is a great time to get ahead of the holiday rush and check “stocking stuffers” off your list.

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Every year we share Christmas TV ads, sometimes we order them by how much we adore them, but this year we made a full stop at Where One Lives from John Lewis & Partners, a British department store chain established in 1864.

Parents spend so many years talking; talking our kids through first steps, first days of school, first heartbreaks… And then one day, somewhere between middle school and grown-up, we find ourselves at a loss. The feelings come easily, but words don’t, not anymore, not for us ...

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We’ve found wonderful Christmas gifts for college students and teens under $50. Some are practical, while others are just fun. We guarantee that they will love these birthday or holiday gift ideas.

Looking for a Christmas gift under $50 – here are 25 ideas. (Shutterstock Bogdan SonjachnyjGifts under $50 for teens and college students1. Sol de Jan...

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All these Secret Santa gift items are under $15, which means you can stock up so that when your son or daughter comes home, telling you at the last minute that they need a gift, you’ll already have in the house.

Secret Santa gifts1. Tree Hut Mistletoe Magic Shea Sugar Body Scrub (Amazon)

Your Secret Santa recipient will enjoy gentle exfoliation in...

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All these Secret Santa gift items are under $15, which means you can stock up so that when your son or daughter comes home, telling you at the last minute that they need a gift, you’ll already have in the house.

Secret Santa gifts1. Tree Hut Mistletoe Magic Shea Sugar Body Scrub (Amazon)

Your Secret Santa recipient will enjoy gentle exfoliation in...

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Here are holiday gift ideas for teens. (Shutterstock Pixel-Shot)

No one ever said being a teen was easy. The often overstimulated world of teens involves a trendy song-and-dance balance of school, part-time jobs, sports, social media, and a healthy social life. When shopping for cool gifts for teens, anything you give should reflect their playful...

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Teen girls are pretty fun to buy for at Christmas time. (Shutterstock Monkey Business Images)

Looking for the best Christmas gifts for teen girls this year? We’ve gathered a curated list of top-rated and on-trend finds that teens can’t stop talking about. Whether she’s curating her space, exploring new hobbies, or perfecting her self-care routine...

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Here are some of our favorite gifts under $25 for teens and young adults. (Shutterstock Lucky Business)

Looking for inspiration for less expensive gifts for your family and friends? Take a look at our Christmas Gift Guide, filled with wonderful presents under $25 that would also be perfect for Secret Santa gifting.

Christmas gift guide for teens (...

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Here are dozens of Christmas gift ideas for your teen son. (Shutterstock Monkey Business Images)

Teen boys have interests that range the gamut from LEGOS to electronic gaming, from playing sports to following pro teams. Some care about trendy clothes while others are content to live in the same hoodie they wear almost every day. This Christmas Gi...

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Board games are back! They have become surprisingly popular with our screen-obsessed teens and young adults, making a great holiday or birthday gift. Playing board games is a perfect bonding activity and will give your teen a reprieve from schoolwork and a computer screen. Game playing can also teach them to compete and collaborate, but, most of ...