Holidays In Life

'Tis the season for some on point holiday portraits.

Secret Santa isn't only for office parties.

Participating in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales may appear to be a productive solution when money is tight, but jumping on every deal that comes your way can get out of hand quickly.

We asked, readers answered.

"I am thankful for my ancestors, who gave me the power of resiliency through their trauma."

Every once in a while, you realize you can do one small thing that will make you feel really on top of it.

Nothing about 2020 is normal—it's OK if your holidays aren't, either.

It will help you reassess your priorities for the new year.

'Tis the season!

Happy holiday streaming!

If you’re heading into this season knowing you and some (or all) of your loved ones have different perspectives on the pandemic, uncomfortable situations may arise.

This will definitely liven your family’s spirits.

Yes, even turkey can pose a problem.

The company announced it's waving the time limit on its group sessions.

Okay, true, not all holiday activities are pandemic-possible this year. But if you’re looking for joyful and safe ways to eat, drink, and be merry through the end of December, we’ve got that covered.

The pandemic can’t dim the light, especially not on Diwali.

As you improve the inside of your home for you and the people you share it with, you can take small steps to make things outside your home a tiny bit better, too.

Each one comes with a whole mini nursery setup.

Stress less, celebrate more.

Bloomscape has some elegant Christmas tree alternatives.

Or should I say, Howl-o-ween?

If you're up for something a little cozier, I happen to think that the best place to schedule your engagement portrait session is right at home. Here's why.

Aka goblincore, as well as feralcore and gremlincore.

“This Christmas Eve marks the 125th anniversary of George Vanderbilt welcoming friends and family to Biltmore House for the very first time,” the Biltmore website reads.

Even after a decade together, Michelle Race didn’t predict that her boyfriend, Shawn Warren, would propose—at least not when he did.

For everyone on your list, and every budget you need to stick to.

Things are going to be a little different this year.

Here's how to do them safely and get them mailed and delivered on time.

Don't let your decorations become appropriation.

We asked people who got married in the last three years about their gift request woulda-coulda-shouldas.

Arachnophobes, stay away!

If you're stuck on where to start snipping, here are a few suggestions of people who you don't really need to invite if you don't want to.

There’s just about something for everyone on your streaming platform of choice.

Key advice for even the biggest scaredy cat.

A new report breaks down how Gen Z and millennials will navigate holiday shopping amid COVID-19.

Though weddings are always going to be beautiful, meaningful events, it turns out that there are certain purchases that might not always be worth it in the end.

Just because large social gatherings are being discouraged at this year’s Halloween festivities doesn’t mean you also have to skip the large decorations.Home Depot is celebrating the spooky season in a big way, quite literally. They’re selling a 12-foot-tall skeleton figurine that has eyes made of LCD screens, allowing it to stare and blink at unsuspecting trick-or-treaters.

The more Janine Micheletti and Stephanie Lim talked about it, the more they believed a Zoom wedding might be not just practical, but perfect for them. Thanks to the couple’s creativity and attention to detail, they were right.

A health expert weighs in on how to have a fun Halloween while social distancing.

Back in February, when Qahir Popat bought an engagement ring for his longtime girlfriend, Jasmine Rolle, and booked an event space with plans for an elaborate proposal in March, he couldn’t have predicted that the world would soon change radically.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the mix of items that soon-to-be spouses are filling their wedding wish lists with might look a little different than in the past.

Creepy Company’s "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Halloween" VHS Throw Blankets are based on the original VHS covers for the 1970s-era horror flicks—front, back, and spine.

One family came up with a super creative way to safely dole out candy to trick-or-treaters: a DIY candy slide that allows them to pass treats through without hand-to-hand contact.

Let me explain why Halloween is my very favorite holiday... and why you should consider decorating for your favorite holiday early this year (and maybe every year).

The voice in my head parroting my mother's rules took some time to silence.

Using data from Google Maps, Google News Lab has figured out where we’re going, what we’re looking for and when we’re getting there around Thanksgiving. So, if you’re trying to eat Chinese food on the way to the plant nursery on Black Friday, you’re not alone—but you should probably avoid driving at 9am. So how’d they figure out that folks in Texas are particularly interested in bicycle sharing locations?

With picnics, festivals, and large gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19, how can we honor this monumental holiday during a time like this?

You might mark the change in season with a decluttering or organizing project that sets you up to enjoy summer to the fullest. Or, your inaugural summer activity might look less like work and more like a party.

It's also perfect for last-minute gifting.

I’ve been known to splay out on the sofa on Thanksgiving Day in my unbuttoned jeans, with a glass of wine in one hand and a plate of food in the other. Guilty as charged. But if you’ve got an acute case of cabin fever, or are itching to do something more productive, there’s much to offer beyond football.

Growing up, I had a pretty well defined gift opening tradition: go see a movie Christmas Eve (to pass the time for my sister and I anxiously waiting for Christmas Day), then open one gift when we returned home that night. Then, Christmas morning, we’d wake up, sort our gifts, and then each take turns to open one gift at a time while the others watched.

Including Amazon devices and a treat-dispensing dog camera.

There's nothing uglier than pollution.

There are currently 6 reported incidents of the glass jars shattering, causing fire damage to nearby items.

They've heard everything.

Cats climbing in Christmas trees takes the idea of a “cat tree” to a whole new level (perhaps literally).

Thanks again, Amazon Prime.

There are some proactive steps you can take to protect your packages.

It all started with a pocket square.

While we can’t bug Santa’s chair to hear all the answers, we did the next best thing and asked Santa at Macy’s.

Yup, we're talking about Amazon.

Gone are the days that a candle is looked at as a last resort gift. But how did we get here?

Thanks to a viral Reddit post, a Trader Joe’s plant has gained recent attention for allegedly not needing much attention at all

This Elf-themed suite is bound to be attractive to those who find Buddy to be a kindred spirit (and also like a lot of sugar).

We've got fun ideas for you to try no matter your interests.

Like the Grinch's heart, it may grow with love and care.

Sometimes, it's not as easy as "there's no place like home for the holidays".

Plus a cheat-sheet of Thanksgiving foods your dog can and can't safely eat.

We have a first look at all the seasonal items that we can't wait to add to cart.

Why not get even more creative and find a costume that aligns with the traits of your zodiac sign?

Nobody does holiday decoration like Hogwarts.

It's so cute, it instantly sold out online, but it's still available in stores.