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December 4, 2023
By Joanna Goddard

Design

December 4, 2023   ●   Joanna Goddard

Gift Guide #9: The Hard-to-Shop-For-Crowd (Teenagers, In-Laws, You Know Who You Are)

Who’s left on your holiday shopping list? A few people can be tough to buy for, like teenagers, in-laws, grandparents, and teachers. Here are tons of ideas, most of which are under $30...

15 foolproof ideas for teenagers, in-laws and teachers.

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December 4, 2023
By Joanna Goddard

Motherhood

December 4, 2023   ●   Joanna Goddard

Anton Got a Pet! (Not a Dog)

This weekend, after much begging and pleading and hand-wringing, Anton finally convinced me to let him get a pet...

She's the best girl.

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December 1, 2023
By Joanna Goddard

Design

December 1, 2023   ●   Joanna Goddard

Have a Great Weekend

What are you up to this weekend? We're having brunch with my step-cousin Molly, who just competed on The $100,000 Pyramid! How wild is that? Hope you have a good one, and here a few links from around the web...

12 links, including savory cookies and how I want to wear my hair to parties.

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December 1, 2023
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Tween Stuff I Love

By the wonderful Grace Farris.

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November 30, 2023
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Gift Guide #8: Your British Dad Who Brings His Own Bag of PG Tips When He Comes to Visit.

10 gifts for dads, including hand-ripped noodles and the game you loved growing up.

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November 29, 2023
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What Sexy Scenes Do You Love?

So. Much. Kissing.

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What’s Your Go-To Holiday Cookie?

Eight holiday cookies our favorite food people make every year.

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November 28, 2023
By Joanna Goddard
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Gift Guide #7: Your Brilliant Friend Who Always Orders Potatoes-for-the-Table at Breakfast.

10 gifts for friends, including two gripping books and very pretty earrings.

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November 28, 2023
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Gift Guide #6: Your Hilarious Brother Who Makes His Own Bread and Will Take Any Dare From His Nephews.

11 gifts for brothers, including a velvet shirt and hiking candle.

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