The Latest: 2018

What do you find in your stocking on Christmas morning? Aside from the requisite candy canes and fun stocking stuffers, I always know there will be an orange (usually a clementine) resting in the toe of my stocking. What I thought was simply a sweet family tradition actually has a lot more meaning, and it’s pretty interesting. My grandmother started the tradition in our family when my mother was young.

If an overnight in a tiny house overlooking a gorgeous mountain setting is calling your name, we’ve got the goods. Here, 11 to rent that all cost under $100 a night. The light will stream in thanks to the 19 windows in this mini cottage tucked between two creeks. In this tiny house located on the edge of the rainforest 621 feet above sea level, you’ll be sleeping in a magical cottage with sweeping views of the valley from your adorable picture window.

If your Christmas wish is for new furniture, IKEA is delivering. The Swedish retailer announced their post-holiday winter sale, and the great news is that some finds are up to 50 percent off. Starting December 26, members of IKEA’s rewards program, IKEA Family, can get 25 to 30 percent off classic pieces, like the BILLY bookcase, or the STRANDMON wing chair.

To put it euphemistically, my house is full of life. We have five children, ranging in age from 10 to 4 months. The only time we aren’t mired in chaos or teetering on the verge of it is for a couple hours after the brood is in bed—and that’s only when the 2-year-old isn’t escaping from his crib and joining us in the living room with a reckless cackle. As my pal (good old Shakespeare himself) says, here’s the rub: I’m a Highly Sensitive Person and an introvert.

Are you one of those people who cannot sleep without the fan on? It might be below 20 °F degrees outside, but you still need your fan on to sleep peacefully. Some of us need the added coolness when we are all bundled up during the winter. Did you know that your body changing temperatures while you sleep (think: waking up at 3 AM drenched in sweat) has to do with the overall quality of your sleep. Sleep occurs when your core temperature is dropping during a normal circadian rhythm.

When you think of the name Ford, your first thought probably isn’t about dogs and it is focused on big trucks, right? Same here. Well, if you’re not up-to-date on Ford’s other ventures, pet owners will be pleased to learn that Ford has begun creating doghouses and they’re perfect for pets that can get a little skittish during thunderstorms and fireworks displays.

Christmas is now just days away. People are scrambling to buy last-minute gifts and rushing to wrap everything to get it under the Christmas tree. Maybe you’re one of those down-to-the-wire shoppers or maybe you have had everything purchased before November even was underway. No matter how you shop, buying little things the days leading up to Christmas always seems to happen. How is it that we always tend to spend more than we planned on when Christmas rolls around?

It is that time of year again! Christmas is just days away and Mindy Kaling has her Wreath Witherspoon hung on her door. Not familiar with a Wreath Witherspoon? It is Mindy’s decorative Christmas wreath that is adorned with photos of the beloved actress, Reese Witherspoon. Mindy first debuted her wreath in a 2014 episode of her hit TV show, “The Mindy Project.

Attention all Disney and Starbucks lovers, we’ve got news for you. After years of selling them in the parks, you can now buy those infamous Disney Starbucks mugs online. You know what ones we’re talking about, you’ve seen them in the stores and you’ve seen them on every Disney blogger’s Instagram feed. The Starbucks “You Are Here” collection isn’t just exclusive to Disney.

From sending invitations, to catering, to prepping and cleaning the house, a party host has a lot to think about. One thing they shouldn’t have to stress over? Whether their guests are going to have a good time. With ample food and drink, a party is always a good time. But when partygoers aren’t well-acquainted or Uncle Joe has a tendency to ruffle feathers by talking politics, it’s smart to have a few tricks in your back pocket.

A good gift always leaves a lasting impression. Unfortunately, so do bad ones. Since it’s easy to get wrapped up—no pun intended—in all of the excitement of holiday shopping, it’s important to know the difference between a thoughtful gift and one that’s actually impolite. So to help save you from any gift misgivings this year before it’s too late, we’ve put together a list of common (albeit inconsiderate) mistakes gifters tend to make.

If you think you scored big deals with Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts, just wait—some of the biggest sales are today through the end of the year. “People feel more apt to buy things on Thanksgiving weekend because there is a fear of missing out on a good deal,” says Norman Fong, CEO of BuyVia, a mobile app and website that helps consumers score the best deals at major outlets like Amazon, Target and Walmart.