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Christmas

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I Started the “Favorite Things” Gift Tradition, and Now My Friends and Family Are Totally HookedToys & Play
It's so fun.
Natalia Vela
Dec 10, 2025
27 Fantastic Gifts for 5-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who KnowToys & Play
Every single one encourages fun and play, which is exactly what five-year-olds want.
Alicia Betz
Dec 9, 2025
IKEA Is Selling Mini Christmas Trees for Only $20 (They’re Perfect for Small Spaces!)Family Homes
For every kid who's wanted a Christmas tree in their room.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Nov 18, 2025
The LEGO 2-in-1 Christmas Tree Set I’m Buying Before It Sells Out (It’s the Perfect Gift!)Toys & Play
It’s so cute!
Tamieka Welsh
Oct 17, 2025
The 5-ingredient Sugar Cookie I Bake Every Year — Plus 5 Easy Ways to Make Them Look SpecialKid Food
One cookie, five ways. You won't need another cookie this holiday season!
Caroline Wright
Dec 11, 2024
My Go-To Trick for No-Mess Cookie Decorating with KidsKid Food
No more sprinkles on the floor or frosting everywhere.
Meghan Splawn
Dec 11, 2024
85+ Cookie Recipes that Will Help You Win the Holiday Baking GameKid Food
There's a Christmas cookie out there for everyone.
Nicole Rufus
Dec 11, 2024
I Tried the New Limited-Edition M&M’s, and They’re So Good, I’m Not Sharing with AnyoneKid Food
Classic Peanut M&M’s but with a complex twist.
Alexandra Foster
Dec 11, 2024
The $30 IKEA Limited-Edition Christmas Gem I Couldn’t Resist Buying For My HomeFamily Homes
It'll add style to your tree!
Tamieka Welsh
Nov 29, 2024
Aldi’s $15 Vintage-Inspired Set Will Make Your Home So Much CozierFamily Homes
I want all the designs!
Lara Walsh
Nov 7, 2024
Target Adorable Mini $10 Holiday Decor Is *Finally* Back In Stock (I’m Grabbing All of Them!)Family Homes
They're soooo cute!
Lara Walsh
Oct 17, 2024
The Most Delicious Thing We Eat On Christmas Morning, According to 11 ParentsKid Food
Overnight stratas, French toast, and breakfast charcuterie boards.
Lisa Lombardi
Dec 18, 2023
We Want You To Steal These Christmas Morning Breakfast Traditions, Because They’re That GoodKid Food
Five ideas for the Christmas morning spread of your life — but one that's as fun and relaxed for you as it is for the kids!
Faith Durand
Dec 18, 2023
The Genius Trick to Get Your Kids to Go to Sleep on Christmas EveToys & Play
It's fun for the parents, too!
Alicia Betz
Dec 13, 2022
I Tried 12 Gingerbread House Kits — These Are the Ones I’ll Buy AgainKid Food
Including winners for best-tasting, kid-friendly, and most unexpected design.
Melissa Knific
Dec 6, 2022
15 Easy Little Ways to Make the Holidays Magical, from Parents Who Do It Every YearFamily Homes
It seems like every parent I know has had a sick kid at home recently. However, we’re all still determined to make this holiday season a happy one that ends up feeling memorable and special. I asked moms and dads to share the easy ways they’re planning to celebrate this year. Here are fifteen sweet little ways to celebrate the season that won’t stress you out!
Laura Fenton
Dec 1, 2022
How to Store Your Artificial Christmas TreeFamily Homes
It's not in the box it came in.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 30, 2021
This So-Cal Style Home Gets a Soft, Festive Holiday MakeoverFamily Homes
For the holidays, Beth Sayler wanted her decor to add to their neutral, beachy color scheme, so she carefully selected items that matched the neutral colors and materials that felt natural to the beach vibe.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 13, 2021
Ask Maxwell: What’s Your Best Christmas Book Recommendation?Family Homes
I’m looking for good stories to share with my children about these Christmas holidays that are accessible, reverent, and not Hallmark cliches. Any good suggestions? MartyDear Marty,What a nice question you ask. While I wish we had comments working on the site (they will come) so others can chime in, I’m going to give you the answer where my head goes right away: Peter & Lotta’s Christmas by Elsa Beskow.
Maxwell Ryan
Dec 13, 2021
3 Fabulous Ways to Decorate Mini Christmas Trees for Under $15Family Homes
Whether you're decorating a big tree or a small one, let these affordable redos inspire you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 11, 2021
These Christmas-Decorated Hotels Are Utterly Magical — Here’s How to Get the Look in Your Own HomeFamily Homes
We rounded up the most festive and glam hotels to steal some decoration inspo for you.
Jenna Mahoney
Dec 7, 2021
The Cool, Personalized Stocking You Can Make with Kids from Recycled JeansToys & Play
It's got that retro flair — and is incredibly simple (no sewing required!). This is also a super-fun holiday activity with kids.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 5, 2021
Kids’ Weirdest Christmas Wishes, as Shared by Mall SantasFamily Homes
If you have kids or have spent a lot of time with them, you know they have an outsized ability to say things that catch you off-guard. Apart from parents and preschool teachers, there’s another group of people who get to hear kids at their most candid: mall Santas.Because mall Santas hear the deepest wishes of hundreds of kids per day, they’re bound to hear some interesting things. In a recent Reddit thread, mall Santas (and elves and Mrs.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Dec 17, 2020
7 Ideas for Easy Origami Ornaments To Make This WeekendToys & Play
This year won’t be the one I finally get to see the Natural History Museum’s origami tree, but I was still eager to read about this year’s theme. The museum is calling the 2020 tree ‘Cranes and Colors,” and it features 1,000 paper cranes as a symbol of peace and good wishes as the city continues to face the COVID-19 crisis.When I reached out to the museum to request photos of this year’s tree, I learned a little more about the origami tree tradition.
Laura Fenton
Dec 16, 2020