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Is This What We Really Want for Christmas This Year?

Sure they want toys, but underneath it all, what kids really want for Christmas (adults, too) just might surprise you. What we really want isn't in a store. So, how can we give those we love what they really want for Christmas? I have a few ideas in today's post ... and I hope you have some, too. Will you add them in the comments area?

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Best Gifts for RV Owners, Campers and the Road Life Dreamer

Looking for some great campervan gifts for friends or family members who just got their new van, are more seasoned RVers or serious campers?

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17 Genius Ways to Transform Chinese Takeout Leftovers

Those Chinese takeout leftovers sitting in the fridge aren’t a burden they’re ingredients in disguise. With a few simple tricks, you can turn yesterday’s fried rice, noodles, sauces, and sides into brand-new meals that taste anything but reheated.

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Hosting Christmas? Here’s How to Save Money and Still Shine

Hosting Christmas this year? If the idea makes your wallet wince or your shoulders rise toward your ears, take a breath. You don’t need a charcuterie board the size of a door or artisan cookies shaped like reindeer eyelashes to make the day feel magical. I rounded up some smart, affordable ideas to help you […]

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How to Make Gratitude a Habit, Not Just a Holiday

Choose to be grateful today—and every day—for all that you have. Gratitude will fill your heart with contentment. And best of all? Gratitude is 100% free, in any amount you desire.

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Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers 2025: For the One Who Has It All

Even if you aren’t one, chances are pretty good you know someone who is a bonafide coffee lover! That’s because unmitigated devotion to coffee has reached epic proportions.

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Best Gifts for Foodies & Home Chefs: Kitchen Gifts They’ll Actually Use

These are the best gift ideas ever for foodies, gourmet cooks, and home chefs because they're super useful—affordable, too!

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Affordable Christmas Gifts for Teens 2025: Gifts That Say ‘I Get You’

Finding the perfect gift for teen boys and girls is almost impossible. Teenagers like what they like. Funny thing. I’m kinda’ the same way. So what do teens like? Here are some really cool ideas to get you started. Before you read on, make sure you have your sense of humor handy. This Gift Guide for Teens is nothing if not a lot of fun, no matter your age.

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Best Gifts for Grandparents 2025: Ideas They Will Truly Love

Here are our best gift ideas that are sure to delight grandparents everywhere, whether this is their first year on the job or they're old pros by now. These ideas may well help you solve the dilemma of grandparents who are hard to buy for.

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Best Gifts for College Students & Young Adults 2025

Looking for the perfect gift that hits the sweet spot between practical and fun? Whether they’re managing hybrid classes, settling into their first apartment, or juggling that early-career grind from a laptop and a latte, this list has them covered. Finding something useful, affordable, and still a little exciting can be a challenge—especially for the […]

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