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50 Warm & Cozy Gifts for the Best Snuggles

November 7, 2023October 30, 2021 by Melyssa Williams

If you know someone who craves and adores snuggly warmth, then you know that warm and cozy gifts are the way to go for any gift-giving occasion.

You know how it goes… Cool weather swoops in with a crisp frost. Hot cider steams from a fall-themed mug. Fluffy socks are pulled out from the back of the drawer and onto waiting feet. The meet-cute holiday movie is queued up.

If this is your snuggle bunny’s idea of the perfect birthday (or Christmas… or Thanksgiving… or Tuesday…) then read on for the very best warm & cozy gift ideas.

100 Personalized Christmas Card Templates and Printables

July 21, 2023October 13, 2021 by Cassie Reynoso

Ready to make your Christmas card this year?

Yeah… I’m not either. But not to worry! With our list of the 100 best personalized Christmas card templates, you’ll be printing off your holiday cards in no time.

Whether you need something for your annual mass mailing, or are looking for a special card to go to a specific recipient, we have it all. Browse on for the ultimate holiday card collection!

When to Open Christmas Presents

October 13, 2023November 30, 2020 by Aubrey Bauer

What Time Should We Open Christmas Presents?

Today we’re going to be considering that age-old holiday ponderance: When should you open Christmas presents?

As simple a question as it may seem (“Christmas morning, duh”), it can be important to find out the answer for a variety of reasons.

10 Meaningful Christmas Gifts for Kids

July 21, 2023November 14, 2020 by Aubrey Bauer

Meaningful Gifts for this Holiday Season

It seems like it gets more difficult each year to find meaningful Christmas gifts for kids.

Especially when you’re feeling inundated with constant ads for the latest toys and tech that your kids are already asking for this year.

‘Tis the season.

Pakkeleg: A Danish Gift Exchange Game of Luck, Joy & Mania

July 21, 2023November 5, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak

Are you looking for a new holiday tradition? How about a gift exchange game from Denmark that involves silly gifts, chance, patience, and a bit of frenzied mania?

10 Old Christmas Movies to Watch Every Year

November 29, 2023November 26, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Old Christmas movies can evoke some of the greatest warm fuzzies of the entire holiday season. There’s something special about finishing off the leftover Thanksgiving pie, curling up with a blanket and a cup of cocoa, and queuing up an old, sentimental, classic holiday flick.

There’s plenty of old Christmas movies to choose from. You’re already familiar with the most famous ones (Rudolph, Wonderful Life, White Christmas).

We’ll list those, but if you’re looking to start a great annual holiday tradition of watching old Christmas films, you’re going to want some new material.

Below, our list features 10 of the best but not quite as popular Christmas gems. These are classic flicks that you may not have seen, or possibly even heard of.

Trust me, if you like old films, these are pure gold.

10 Classic Christmas Books to Read Aloud as a Family

July 21, 2023November 15, 2019 by Melyssa Williams

Let’s talk about classic Christmas books to read aloud to your family this holiday season!

There’s something about long wintery evenings (maybe because it gets dark at 4 pm) that begs for a cheery fire, some cozy slippers, hot cocoa, and a stack of books as high as the mantle.

And there’s nothing better than reading a classic and beloved book together with your family. You will all take in the same beloved story at the same pace, enjoying the thrills and despairs along with the characters who will come to feel like part of the family.

Here ten of my favorite classic Christmas books to read aloud as a family. Bookmark this list if you’re stuck looking for your next holiday story time tale!

These Nostalgic 90s Toys Are Perfect Stocking Stuffers

February 7, 2024November 30, 2018 by Daniel Szczesniak

If you’re a child of the 90s, this will be a trip down memory lane. Why not share it with your kids on Christmas morning? (Or your nieces and nephews, friends’ kids, etc…) No one should be deprived of the joys of Gak. Or Yak Bak.

Stock their stuffings with some great 1990s toys. You can spend some quality time with your littles, showing them how to properly feed your Tomagotchi pet or throw down that slammer so the pogs flip perfectly every time.

We decorate our Christmas tree with skeletons. Here’s why.

July 21, 2023October 29, 2018 by Daniel Szczesniak

Here's why we decorate our Christmas tree with skeleton ornaments.

You know how Christmas décor starts right after Halloween? Like, November 1st hits and wham, everything is green and red with bright sparkly lights and ho ho ho.

Of course you know. Everyone says, “Golly gee, I can’t believe the year has flown by and it’s Christmas again!” Like this hasn’t happened before. Every. Year.

15 Meaningful Christmas Traditions to Start with Your Family

February 15, 2024November 29, 2017 by Daniel Szczesniak

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We love Christmas! In this article, I’m going to talk about 15 joyous and meaningful Christmas traditions that you can start with your family this holiday season.