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The Best Black Friday Deals at Walmart

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Black Friday is finally here and we are ready to shop! There are always so many good deals on all the must-haves for teens and college kids and gifts for friends and family. This year you can score Black Friday deals at Walmart, which seems to have everything at a great price, including Thanksgiving dinner. Whet...

21 Christmas Gifts for Grandparents (2024)

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As hard as it is to find gifts for our teens, finding unique gift ideas for grandparents is even more challenging. Many have begun the process of downsizing and don’t need or want more “stuff.”

However, we still seek original gift ideas for cherished family members each holiday. Besides, playing Santa is fun, especially if you can surprise...

29 Personalized Christmas Gifts for Teens, College Students (2024)

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Here are our favorite personalized presents that would be wonderful Christmas gifts for high school or college students. Note the following deals and deadlines for some of our favorite shops and sites:

Favorite sites for personalized gifts 
BaubleBar:

Early Black Friday – take 20% off custom gifts through Cyber Monday Dec 2. Lead time for ...

Seven Reasons Why Thanksgiving Was Just Better in the ’80s

Growing up in the ‘80s was sweet for many reasons. But I think most of us Gen-Xers can agree that one of the best parts about growing up when we did was how the holidays played out. Especially Thanksgiving.

School got out, and we’d look forward to the days ahead of feasting and partying. So many fun holidays came on the heels of Thanksgiving that this marked the beginning of the family celebrations.

Sure, food tasted better and seemed more special when we were younger, but there was much more to...

What NOT to Say to Your Teen When They’re Home from College

Parenting a college student is always a balance between wanting to support and help them and nurturing their independence. When they come home for the holidays it can be tough to manage that balance and figure out the right things to say.

Say THIS instead of THAT when your teen comes home from college. (@SmitBruins via Twenty20)Say this, not that, to your college student Don’t say: “You’re not spending enough time with the family while you are back.” 

Instead, say: “I know you wa...

My First Born Is in College, I Cherish the Moments When He’s Home

It’s been a long four months away. My firstborn is home tonight from his first semester at college, and I can’t stop smiling. I sing a song as I gather up the dinner dishes in the sink, and I hear the washer groan from his piles of laundry being done.

My son has opened and closed the refrigerator door enough times tonight that I think he’ll burn out the light bulb. “Mom, there’s so much good stuff in here!” he says, laughing. I’ve run to the store twice today to make sure all of his favorites ar...

Black Friday Week (Early): Best Holiday Gifts for Your Family 2024

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Here are our favorite Black Friday deals. We will add more to this list during the day so check back often to see what we’ve discovered.

Black Friday Deals



Games/Toys 



Hasbro Connect 4 (Amazon)

A classic and the number 1 most gifted game with 96% 4 and 5 star ratings 

Amazon 8.99 Save 36%



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Christmas Gifts for College Women: 25 Presents She’ll Love (2024)

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College students can sometimes be tough to shop for. Whether you need a Christmas present or a birthday gift, this list is filled with great options that answer college students’ needs. Here are useful and thoughtful gift ideas that any college woman will loveHere are holiday gift ideas for college guys.  

 

 Best Christmas gifts for co...

Christmas Gifts For Teen Girls: 29 Trendy and Practical Gifts (2024)

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I’ve always loved Christmas shopping for my daughter as there are so many cute and practical things for her, many that I would secretly love to have myself! If you have a teen daughter, niece, or another remarkable young woman, here are our favorite holiday gifts for her in 2024. 

BTW, if you are looking for great Christmas gift ideas fo...

25 Secret Santa Gifts for $15 for Teens, College Students, Anyone! (2024)

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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 gifts
1. notes to self Socks (notes to self)

A pair of notes to self socks are more than just a pair of socks – they ...