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Matching Christmas clothes: 7 cute ideas for coordinating with your kids

If there's anything better than dressing your kids up in adorable holiday outfits, it's gotta be matching them.

Why Mila Kunis + Ashton Kutcher do a ‘no presents’ Christmas

It teaches kids how to be more mindful consumers, removes the emphasis on material goods... And saves you from those chaotic trips to the mall.

Grandma + grandpa: Go ahead, spoil my kids this Christmas

When my kids receive a gift from their grandparent, it's the grandparents I watch, not my kids. When the presents produce squeals from the kids' mouths, I can't escape the glint in my parents' eyes. Who am I to stop that?

We celebrate Hanukkah *and* Christmas—in our own way

As a new blended family, I realize we make our own traditions up as we go along.

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16 great holiday gifts that will earn you brownie points with new dads

From gear he can enjoy with baby to stuff he'll want to keep just for himself, see our picks.

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16 incredible holiday gifts every pregnant mama needs

These perfect picks for the pregnant mama in your life (even if that includes you—we won't tell!) are our best finds this holiday season.

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The best tech gifts for the *entire* family

From coding playsets to Google home, check out our favorites.

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14 tech-free holiday gifts for kids that inspire imagination

No batteries. No bells and whistles. No bright lights or loud noises.

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10 best experience gifts for kids & families

When more "stuff" isn't what's on their wish list.

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20 best holiday gifts for kids–under $20

Sometimes the smallest items are the most memorable.

What do I want for Christmas this year? Courage

What does a mom with a small tribe to nurture and protect do when nothing in this world feels safe anymore?

Find grace in the chaos of Christmas, mama

The one thing that’s up to you is to find the grace hiding in the corners of the day.

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We took Christmas morning and reserved it just for us

Road trips and plane rides around the holidays were all our kids knew.

8 reasons my interfaith family celebrates Hanukkah + Christmas together

Our pathway is controversial: not every interfaith couple can or should choose both religions for their children.

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Dear mama—I know being the spirit of Christmas is exhausting

What I’m doing to keep the stress low and the magic abundant.

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