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Wine and flowers are lovely, but really, this gift would be the most helpful.

Not too big, not too small, but just right. And affordable, too!

Safe, stylish, and durable: see what coffee tables designers and parents are buying for their homes.

It may seem simple, but it's made our lives in the car so much better and more organized.

It doesn't rot or rust!

They literally shed a new light on the situation, and in every color, too.

Hideaway spots for extra clothes, toys, or just small treasures.

We've got all the tot-sized bedding basics, from sheet sets to adorable duvets, blankets, even a toddler-sized weighted blanket!

My daughter loved it at 7 years old, and she *still* loves it at 16!

My 12-year old three-seater sofa looks nearly as good as new thanks to its washable slipcovers.

Backyard camping just got a whole lot better.

There's a new bin in town, and it's great for teens.

There's nothing better than an indoor slide.

It's no longer required to climb off the top bunk for a glass of water.

From shushers to snot suckers and everything in between, make sure these items are on your gift list.

A clever solution for all of that wasted space in your medicine cabinet.

These investments were an absolute game-changer in our small apartment.

We’re really loving the Lightning McQueen bed!

What was the single best thing you bought for your home recently?TaraDear Tara,I’m a shopaholic and LOVE to constantly upgrade and improve my home, so I’m going to give a short list of TEN THINGS I’ve purchased recently that I really, really love: 1. KnifeAid – I’ve discovered an easy way to keep my knives sharp (since I never ever sharpened them before and they are always dull), but sending them in the mail to Knife Aid.

Fill your home with LEGO furniture.

Say goodbye to messy closets for good!

They’ll be snug as a bug in these sheets!

From a sweet little moon that goes along with their favorite bedtime story to a colorful snail that lives inside a solar-powered mason jar, these night lights promise a glow so nice that kids will actually want to go to bed.

If you have kids or pets, you'll want to read this.

We’ve rounded up 15 of the best bookcase makeovers, from painted Facebook Marketplace finds to newly-crafted built-ins and more.

These aren't your run-of-the-mill metal chairs.

It'll keep life with pets organized and stylish!

Achieve not the perfectly styled pantry of your Instagram feed, but a realistic one that serves you well, no matter its size, shape, or the kinds of containers you use.

If you're looking for a steal — plus, early shipping — check out these awesome Amazon deals for families.

It takes ten minutes (or less!) to create this meaningful gift that brings the hugest smiles to their faces.

Animals and color and polka dots, oh my!

We love them, but we don't love what they do to our furniture.

Any guesses?

This tiled solution is customizable and versatile — plus, my kids really get a kick out of arranging them.

In honor of baby Cubby's first year, we gathered our favorite stories for you!

They're insanely easy to clean AND they look great. It's a parent's dream!

Okay, I never thought I would say this, but some 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums actually make cleaning fun! As a general rule, I used to hate all household chores equally. But there’s something about using these cool devices that doesn’t feel like I’m completing a tedious task. Here’s the best analogy I can think of: If a regular vacuum cleaner is a minivan, the right 2-in-1 cordless stick vac is a sports car.

It’s not hard to understand the appeal of machine-washable rugs, especially for families. Rather than panicking when you knock over your glass of wine, your kid leaves muddy footprints, or your furry friend has an accident, you can simply throw the rug in your washing machine on the cold setting and go back to enjoying your life. So, the case for buying a washable rug is obvious, but what’s not so obvious is where to buy one.

This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! My wife and I live with our three young daughters in a 700-square-foot railroad style apartment in New York City. We enjoy the simplicity of living in a small space and creatively thinking about how to make the most of it.

When considering a rug for a kids’ room, style should not have to take second place to durability. Thankfully, many modern furniture stores carry lines of rugs and floor coverings that look great in a child’s room and are built to last.

Last spring as the world shut down, I snapped up masks, Purell, and something expensive and seemingly frivolous: an outdoor sectional. I’m not kidding when I say that impulse purchase saved us. It got me through the long, lonely first months of quarantine, the worry about my kids’ emotional health, and the heartbreak when I suddenly lost my dad in early summer. It’s like we magically got a bonus room in our cramped house.