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18 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Decoration Ideas

You don't need to pay pots of gold on St. Patty's Day decorations. Get crafty and make these simple St. Patrick's Day decoration ideas instead from bloggers and Taste of Home Set Stylist, Stacey Genaw.

Yes, You Can Order Girl Scout Cookies Online This Year—Here’s How

We'll take 10 boxes of Thin Mints. (It's for a good cause!)


12 Best Christmas Traditions from Ree Drummond

The Pioneer Woman has plenty of Christmas traditions we'd like to steal for our holidays. Here are a few of...


What Christmas Looked Like the Year You Were Born

We wish you a very vintage Christmas! Take a look back at 60 years of holiday trends.


21 Elf on the Shelf Ideas to Help Your Elf Stir Up Mischief

Elf on the Shelf means merry mischief all month long!



What Is Elf on the Shelf, and How Does It Work?

This little elf is winning over families' hearts across the world. But, you may find yourself asking, how does Elf...


11 Best Thanksgiving Traditions from Ree Drummond

I rounded up some of the Pioneer Woman's best ideas for Thanksgiving. You can "borrow" a tradition to help make...


12 Handwritten Recipe Gifts You Can Buy on Etsy

Your family's best-loved recipes can be displayed on more than a faded index card. Here are our favorite handwritten recipe...


“Journey to Bethlehem” Is a Heartwarming Take on Elf on the Shelf

This is the perfect holiday tradition for those of us who get a little creeped out by an elf on...


This TikTok Hack Shows You How to Teach Kids to Tie Shoes—and It’s Super Easy

If you're wondering how to teach kids to tie shoes, look no further than TikTok for a simple tutorial.


Netflix Is Releasing 14 Brand-New Christmas Movies This Holiday Season—Here’s the...

The new Christmas movies on Netflix will start dropping in November. Time to make a mug of hot chocolate!


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If You See a Blue Halloween Bucket During Trick or Treat, This Is What It Means

Just a bit of knowledge and kindness can go a long way for some kids on Halloween. Here's what to...


How to Remove Crayon from Just About Anything

Did your kids decide to turn the walls or furniture into a sketchbook? Don't worry—there are some tried-and-true methods for...


How to Grocery Shop with Your Baby or Toddler in Tow

It's possible to shop with an infant and buy everything on your list. Here's how to grocery shop with a baby.


Here’s How One Busy Mom Conveniently Gets Her Kids Ready for Any Activity

Let’s face it: Time is a scarce resource when you’re a...


27 Easy Fall Crafts for Kids and Parents

These cute and simple fall crafts for kids and parents include ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving and all through the harvest...


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The Best Family Reunion Spot in Every State

Find the perfect family reunion venue, no matter what state you're in! On this list, there's something for everyone: outdoorsy...


The Best Place to Go Apple Picking in Every State

Consider this your (apple) bucket list. From family-fun farms to orchards growing the juiciest heirloom apples, these are the best...


11 Old-School Lunch Boxes That’ll Take You Back

Feeling nostalgic? These old-school lunch box classics will hit all the right notes.

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9 Easy Home Science Experiments for Kids

At-home science experiments for kids are easy when you can use items you already have on hand. Get ready for...




Why Are Lollipop Sticks Hollow? This Is the Answer

It has to do with keeping the candy stable—and another very helpful safety feature.


25 Personalized Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Love

Show Dad how special he is with these personalized Father's Day gifts. They're one of a kind!