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25 Stocking Stuffers for Teens That Sleigh the Day

　　Teens are the hardest bunch to buy for. Their desires are as changing as the trends, and it can feel impossible to keep up. Not surprisingly, buying stocking stuffers for teens can feel like a chore, but don't worry, I've done the dirty work of text chaining a too-large, too-eager-to-chat group of teens to find out what they really want...

The 15 Best Video Games for Teens, Recommended by Real Teenage Gamers

　　My son is 15 years old, and when I tell you that he had very specific thoughts about the best video games for teenagers, I am not kidding. “What platform?” “How old are the teens?” “Are they newbs?” “PC Games aren’t for baby players.” “You probably can’t recommend GTA, but everyone I am friends with plays it.” You’re right, son,...

42 Gifts for Tween Girls to Show You Understand Who They Are

　　Tween girls — those nestled in the perennially awkward ages between 9 and 12 years old — are mysterious creatures indeed. They’re not quite “children,” but they surely aren’t yet teenagers. They’re flexing their desire for independence — all while not yet knowing how to load a dishwasher or fold their own laundry. Their interests seem to change as often...

The 12 Best Stretch Mark Removal Creams to Actually Improve Your Skin’s Appearance

　　If you have stretch marks, you aren't alone. Up to 90% of people have them somewhere on their body. They're nothing to be ashamed of and nothing you need to cover up. However, many of us, myself included, don't love the look of them, and that's where stretch mark creams come in. These super-moisturizers can help reduce the appearance of...

30 Baby Shower Gift Ideas They Don’t Know They Needed

　　Buying things for a new baby can sometimes feel overwhelming: these little humans have absolutely nothing (they’re born naked!) and, not only that, they need a ton of stuff non-parents don’t even think to get. That’s not a dig at new parents, by the way: why would you know this stuff before you have to? How would you know? That’s...

The 9 Best Protein Powders for Breastfeeding That Don't Taste Like Absolute Garbage

　　Breastfeeding can be depleting, especially if you aren’t consuming enough protein and other nutrients in your diet. It isn’t always easy to take a break from taking care of your little one to take care of yourself by eating the right foods that’ll give you sustainable energy — we totally get that. But breastfeeding is an especially important time to...

10 Under-$40 Valentine's Day Crafts Your Kids Will Love

　　Getting kids crafting is one of the best ways to encourage their creativity and get them off tablets and away from screens. I love Valentine's Day crafts for kids because creating these gives them the ability to make gifts or tokens for the people they hold dear. If you grew up in the '90s, chances are, you did quite a...

20 Easter Egg Decorating Kits for Your Family's Craftiest Holiday Yet

　　I always have really grand plans about decorating Easter eggs with my family. I save articles and infographics on common natural items that make for great natural dyes (onions! beets! blueberries!). I watch YouTube tutorials about how, with just a pair of pantyhose and flowers, you can have Instagram-worthy Easter eggs in minutes! I text my super crafty friend, asking...

24 Best Premade Easter Baskets for Stress-Free Gifting

　　Putting together Easter baskets from scratch can be a real pain, especially if you're not of the crafty sort. Do you need a theme? Should it be all Easter candy, or should you mix it up a bit? What should you do for a child who doesn’t like candy or only eats, like, two things before playing Xbox all day?...

22 Interactive Toys That Will Keep Your Kids Occupied All Day Long

　　It isn’t hard finding fun toys for kids to play with, but finding fun, engaging, interactive toys that actually hold their interest — well, that’s a whole different ball game. Interactive toys are great for kids of all ages because they help develop their imagination and improve their concentration, problem-solving abilities, and fine motor skills while encouraging sensory and cognitive...

9 Bounce Houses That Will Keep Your Kids Active (and Happy) for Hours

　　Whether you’re tired of renting commercial-size bounce houses from a company that charges exorbitant prices, or you just want your kids to think you’re rad (which you obviously are), buying a residential bounce house for kids is a great choice. They're also a spectacular gift for your kids or grandkids if you're looking to make a big impression at the...

The 21 Best TikTok-Approved Gifts for Teens

　　I watched hours and hours of TikTok to find the best TikTok-approved gifts for teens. My algorithm, I fear, will never recover. Seriously, though, I thought that there would be a lot of weird stuff you've never heard of getting popular with teens on TikTok like there is in the parenting and #Cleantok communities (see: the Scrub Daddy Sponge), but...

60 Gifts For 11-Year-Old Boys They’ll Actually Admit They Love

　　Shopping for gifts for 11-year-old boys can be tricky. Where do you even start? Do they even like toys at this point? What do they wear? Listen to? What do they enjoy doing when they hang out with friends? 　　When buying your pre-teen a gift, the most important thing to remember is boys never really stop being interested in toys...