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54 Unique Gift Ideas for Women Who Have Everything

Stumped on coming up with the best gift ideas for women who have everything? With birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and the holidays, and other celebrations always on the horizon, we’re here to help you find the best gifts for women in 2020.

Guide to Gifting

24 Gifts Under $25 (That Still Feel Special)

The Best Christmas Gifts for 2020

30 Great Gifts for Teens and Tweens That They’ll Truly Appreciate

36 Holiday Gifts for Brothers That Will Earn You Serious Props

Today's Must-Reads

21 Easy Christmas Breakfast Casseroles to Make Ahead (or the Morning Of)

Christmas morning requires something special—but not too fussy. Enter the Christmas breakfast casserole. Prep the night before and all you need to do is pop it in the oven.

The Definitive Amount of Exercise You Need to Make Up for Sitting All Day

Here's how to reverse the curse of a sedentary lifestyle, according to science.

4 Cozy Decor Trends of Winter 2020 (for Those Who Don't Plan to Leave the House Until Spring)

Nesting is officially in style this season.

The Latest

You Can Watch the New York City Ballet’s Performance of 'The Nutcracker' at Home This Year

For the First Time in 800 Years, a “Christmas Star” Will Illuminate the Skies This Month

6 All-Natural Remedies for Common Skin Woes (and They're Probably in Your Pantry Already)

How to Air-Dry Fine, Thin Hair So It Looks Like a Blowout

6 Easy Ways to Make Your Hanukkah Meal a Healthy Feast

Shoppers Say This $6 Witch Hazel Toner Miraculously Tightens Pores and Lightens Scars //

Winter Skin Solutions

9 Common Winter Beauty Problems—and How to Fix Them

6 Dermatologist-Approved Ways to Get Rid of Dry, Flaky Skin

Here’s Why Your Skin Is So Dry This Time of Year—and What to Do About It

Have Dry Skin? Here's What Derms Want You to Know

If You Love Quinoa, You Need to Try Amaranth—Here’s Why

8 Fun and Easy Ways to Practice Mindfulness With Your Kids, Because It’s Never Too Early to Start

This Is a Smarter Way to Buy Tampons, Pads and Other Menstruation Products

6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life //

I Sit at a Desk for 8 Hours a Day, and This Posture Corrector Changed My Life

How Healthy Are Sweet Potatoes, Exactly? The Answer May Surprise You //

Money Made Simple

Here's What to Do With Your Money Before the Year Ends

Set yourself up for a wealthier new year by following these time-sensitive tips from financial experts.

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9 Genius Tips for Saving Money During the Holidays

Holiday season usually means spending season—here’s how to cut back and still enjoy the festivities.

5 Ways to Get Your Pandemic Holiday Spending Under Control

Celebrate the season and protect your financial future at the same time.

Do You Really Need to Wash New Sheets (and Clothes) Before You Use Them? We Asked an Expert //

This ‘Genius’ Foldable Cutting Board Is the Secret to Mess-Free Chopping //

Your Can Opener Is Probably Covered in Germs—Here's the Right Way to Clean and Disinfect It //

This Steam Mop Kills 99% of Bacteria Without Any Chemicals //

32 Great Gifts for Your Sister (That She Would Never Dream of Returning)

54 Unique Gift Ideas for Women Who Have Everything

Countdown to the Holidays

15 Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas That Take Five Minutes or Less

7 Stylish Holiday Decor Ideas You Can Leave Up All Winter Long

8 Decorating Tips We Learned From Binge-Watching Netflix's 'Holiday Home Makeover With Mr. Christmas'

14 Great Christmas Movies You Can Watch Right Now on Netflix If You Need a Little Early Holiday Cheer

This Super-Powered Body Balm Is Saving My Hands This Winter—and It’s Just $6 //

9 Small Space Essentials You Can Buy on Amazon for Under $50 //

6 Foundations With the Most Inclusive Shade Ranges (So You're Sure to Find Your Perfect Match)

Joy to the World: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Will Air on PBS This Year

Amazon Shoppers Are Replacing Their Electric Blankets With This Best-Selling Heated Mattress Pad //

51 Holiday Gifts for Your Amazing, Loving, Fabulous Mom

Come Together

Everything You Need to Know About Buying, Hanging, and Storing Christmas Lights This Year

Make your home merry and bright with this expert advice on how to hang Christmas lights.

Holiday Traditions in the Pandemic Age

Holiday gatherings and celebrations don’t look the way they used to, but maybe that’s just an opportunity to create new holiday traditions. Here, we’ll walk you through safe and celebratory activities you can do this year to keep things merry and bright.

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18 Fun and Festive Activities to Do in December

Breathe in the crisp December air or stay in for hot hazelnut toddies—whatever your pace, here’s how to fill December with the perfect mix of good times and down time.

25 Great Shows on Netflix to Watch While You Wrap Presents or Shop Online This December //

Spanx’s Reversible Bra Is So Comfortable, You’ll Forget You’re Wearing One at All

Many States are Underpaying Unemployment Benefits. How to Know If You’re Underpaid, And Get More Money.

21 Easy Christmas Breakfast Casseroles to Make Ahead (or the Morning Of)

This Genius Soap Dispenser Is One Less Thing You Have to Touch //

Shooting Stars Will Light Up the Sky Like Celestial Christmas Lights This December

Smart Finds

9 Small Space Essentials You Can Buy on Amazon for Under $50

5 Easy-to-Care-for Plants to Cheer Up Your Home This Winter

Spanx’s Reversible Bra Is So Comfortable, You’ll Forget You’re Wearing One at All

This Steam Mop Kills 99% of Bacteria Without Any Chemicals

This Is the Only Rug My Cats Can’t Destroy, and It’s Half Off Today //

Goat Butter Is the New Holiday Baking Staple I Can’t Live Without //

Amazon Shoppers Say This Best-Selling Throw Is the ‘Most Comfortable Blanket I’ve Ever Owned’—and It’s on Sale //

10 Hanukkah Recipes for Your Most Delicious Holiday Meal Yet

51 Christmas Crafts to Brighten Up Your Holiday Decor (and Fill Your Winter Hours)

I’ve Tried Over 100 Face Creams—These Are the 7 Best for Dry Winter Skin

Get It Done

Check Your Cleaning List (Check It Twice)

Cross off everything on your to-do list with expert advice, product picks, and more. This month: Get your home clean, organized, and germ-free before the holidays, no matter if you're hosting at home or going virtual.

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6 Brilliant Holiday Cleaning Hacks

Make your home shine, in half the time.

The Last-Minute Cleaning Strategies That Will Save Your Sanity This Holiday Season

Make the most of the time you have before the holidays hit with these expert cleaning tips.

4 Cozy Decor Trends of Winter 2020 (for Those Who Don't Plan to Leave the House Until Spring)

This Lip Exfoliator Erased My Flakes—and Made Me Love Lipstick Again //

The Top 25 Trader Joe’s Gifts to Grab While You’re Getting Groceries //

7 Brilliant Christmas Decoration Storage Ideas

Work from Home? Here Are 2 Things You Can Clean Less Often (Plus 6 You Should Clean More)

Amazon Has a Secret Section Filled with Cozy Holiday Decor //

The Latest From Millie

‘The Tension Just Rose’: Money Was Tight, So This Divorcing Couple Was Forced to Live Together For Months

Divorce rates are expected to jump significantly in the second half of 2020—and that’s coming at a time when we can least afford it. Plus, how to divorce when money is tight.