holiday gifting

I love the idea of gift-giving, because it's awesome to watch someone you love unwrap a thoughtful gift. When it comes down to actually shopping for a present, though, I often find myself hopelessly lost. You might be wondering where to even find…

Aside from actual Christmas presents, advent calendars are the true joy of the festive season. But if you're trying to avoid sweet treats, you don't have to miss out. Instead, opt for a truly impressive beauty advent calendar in 2019. Not only are…

One of the joys of being a beauty editor is getting the opportunity to try all sorts of products, from the latest facial gadgets and sleeping masks to the buzziest crystal-infused highlighters and kiss-proof lipsticks. Over the past year, we have…

Do we think Prince Harry is good at Christmas shopping? Meghan Markle definitely is. She ran a lifestyle blog for years, which included gift guides and an entire section dedicated to her shopping suggestions. But what will Prince Harry get Markle…

The weather is colder, the fairy lights are lit, and there's a sale every other second. If you haven't gotten into the holiday spirit yet, though, you may have forgotten about holiday shopping. The best holiday gift sets at Sephora are here to…

As much as I dread the month of December because of the brutally cold temperatures and realization that the year is coming to an end and more than half of my New Year's resolutions are still unresolved, it at least has one saving grace: the holiday…

Choosing a holiday gift for a partner can be tough. Not only are there so many different options out there, but it can be tricky to tell what the gift-giving expectations are within your relationship. "As you prepare for the holidays, it’s a good…

When it comes to best friend gifts, you either know exactly what to get months in advance, or you're stressing out until the very last minute. Your best friend is perhaps the one person in your life whose gift you do not want to mess up. It's not…

Though people often regard Secret Santa as an impersonal gifting experience, it doesn't have to be. If you're going to spend the money and time finding someone a gift, why not make it extra personal? Why not go all out and get the most thoughtful…

No matter how much you might want to pretend otherwise, everyone knows that one of the best things about the holiday season is giving and receiving gifts. It's nice to get something thoughtful, cool, and sweet from a close friend or family member,…

The season of giving is definitely upon us — and if you are someone whose got a writer or two (or more!) in your life, that means it’s time to start shopping for the kinds of gifts that writers will totally love. Whether you know it or not, writers…

True sleep lovers know there's almost no better feeling than getting a really, really good night's rest. Nothing beats snuggling up in a fort of pillows and blankets at night, and waking up in the A.M. refreshed and renewed. Or, slowly rolling out…

It's clear that some people still see feminism as a threat. In reality, all the "scary-sounding" word means is equal rights for everyone. But misconceptions, stereotypes, and err sexism, can make that difficult to live by, especially when faced with…

Looking up to, and learning from, the stars has become a staple in the life of many modern women. So it's no surprise that stores have been inspired by all things celestial this festive season. These astrology-themed Christmas gifts are perfect for…

When you’re shopping for someone who lives like a minimalist or doesn’t have lots of money, it’s easy to find gifts for them — practically anything you pick out will be new and novel. But what about for those people who seem to have everything? It's…

All I want for the holidays this year is to go back in time before all of this adulting, pour myself a bowl of sugary cereal, and plop down in front of the TV for some Saturday-morning cartoons. Same? Nickelodeon’s Sock Advent Calendar From Kohl’s…

Holiday shopping for dads can be a difficult feat. If you have a dad like mine, for instance, it's hard to shop for him because he simply doesn't want anything, except for something ridiculous like a tractor or a new roof. Alternatively, if you have…

The holidays have arrived and that means your office has probably become an unofficial extension of the North Pole. And that means you're most likely entered into a Secret Santa gift exchange. If you pull a co-worker you haven't spent time bonding…

Giving gifts during the holiday season is a fun and fulfilling act, especially when you know that you've chosen a gift that someone is going to love. But when your gifting someone who you don't know well, or whom you have a professional relationship…