Birthdays

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The 29 Best Gifts That Won’t Break in the Mail (Whew!)Life
Plus, they'll arrive on time!
Lydia Mack
Nov 20, 2025
How To Be the Best Gift-Giver EverOrganizing
Waking up on Christmas morning as a kid was like, well… waking up on Christmas morning. Presents. Presents everywhere! But now as an adult, I know the old maxim to be true: It really is better to give than to receive. Nothing feels better than presenting a much-adored gift to a nephew, sister or friend that you love. Finding the right gift is all about knowing where to look. The number one strategy for giving great gifts is simply to know your giftee.
Taryn Williford
Oct 13, 2022
The Brand Behind the Giftable Candle We Love Just Dropped a Single Version of Their Sold-Out Tarot Trio Set (It’s on Sale!)Decorating
It's a self-care must-have.
Britt Franklin
Sep 27, 2022
Candles, Cake & Snow: How To Host A Sledding Birthday PartyPlants & Yard
If you were born in January in Chicago, there’s a fairly good chance you’ve had at least one sledding birthday party. (Chicago is not known for its hills, but we make do.) Now that I find myself back in arctic winter weather after many years away, a sledding party sounds like the perfect cabin fever-busting celebration.
Tess Wilson
May 4, 2022
This Editor-Favorite Candle Company Just Launched the Answer to Our Collective Mercury-in-Retrograde PrayersDecorating
Create a calming vibe with this limited-edition scent.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jan 14, 2022
One of Our Favorite Brands Just Launched the Most Giftable Tarot Candle Collection
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Feeling a cosmic shift coming on? These candles will light the way.
Shelby Deering
Sep 14, 2021
NASA Is Celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Birthday With a Birthday Present for YouLife
See what the universe was doing while you were celebrating your birthday.
Mia Nakaji Monnier
Apr 24, 2020
Birthday Gifts You Can Give to Absolutely Anyone on Your ListLife
Nobody wants to show up empty handed when they’re invited to celebrate a birthday, but if you don’t know the person all too well, buying a gift can be sort of a minefield. What not to give: Tired gifts like decorative soap, picture frames or candles. Instead, put one of these five presents on your list. Each one is common enough to be a crowd-pleaser, but can be easily dressed up with a pretty or personal touch.
Taryn Williford
May 3, 2019
How Common is Your Birthday? This Infographic Will Show YouLife
The Birthday Problem paradox suggests that if you put 23 people into a room, there’s a 50 percent chance that two of them share the same birthday (and that probability jumps to 99 percent chance with just 60 people). The math is based on the assumption that every date out of the 365 days a year is equally likely for a birthday, but apparently that theory is way off.
Taryn Williford
Aug 17, 2016
There’s Something Peculiar About This Time of Year, and We’re Here to Walk You Through ItLife
Wondering why birthdays and babies always seem to reach a fever pitch as summer turns to fall? According to data collected by the New York Times, September 16th is the most popular birthday for babies born between 1973 and 1999. Actually, all 10 of the top 10 birthdays fall in September. And August isn’t too far behind in the rankings. → See all the birth date data: How Common is Your Birthday? Why? Your guess is as good as mine.
Taryn Williford
Aug 16, 2016
DIY Party Decorations: How To Make a Mini Pennant BannerHome Projects
I’ve come a little late to the pennant and bunting bandwagon, but I’m here now, and I cannot get enough of adorable banners! They’re perfect for parties or weddings, but I also love to see them jazzing up a bookcase or lending a sassy wink to a traditional picture frame. This miniature banner is a birthday gift for my crafty sister-in-law, so I chose a toned down palette of warm yellows and a pretty mauve in order to make the banner suit her home décor.
Erin Roberts
Jan 13, 2014