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As the seasons change and the holidays approach, spread warmth and joy with fresh florals and fragrances designed to elevate any home. We’ve found five aromatic presents for everyone on your list!

When you embark on a journey, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a trip across the globe, having the right gear can make your experience that much more enjoyable. This gift guide highlights five unisex, budget-friendly travel essentials that will help get your favorite globe trotter from here to there with ease.

Are you looking for the perfect gift that will make her feel fabulous? Look no further! This curated gift guide features six essential makeup products that cater to every woman’s beauty needs. Whether she’s a makeup novice or a seasoned pro, these tried and tested selections will become her favorites.

Whether she’s a seasoned athlete or just starting her fitness journey, the right gear can make all the difference. This gift guide features seven gifts that are all about fit, comfort, and performance. From high-performance workout gear to the most fabulous water bottle, these gifts will become her fitness go-to’s.

If you bring Holiday debt into the new year every year, this is the year to switch things up. After all, the Holidays are about expressing how much you care, not diving off the financial deep end! Here are six things you can do to create new, financially healthy Holiday traditions.

Are you searching for the ideal gift for that skincare junkie on your list? This gift guide includes seven tried-and-tested gifts to take their self-care game to the next level. From all-natural skincare sets to an ultra-effective high-tech device, these essential items promise to be favorites under the tree.

Looking for the perfect gift for a woman on the go? This guide highlights six travel essentials that are stylish, practical, and under $150! From multifunctional K-Beauty goodies to an itty bitty umbrella, these items will ensure that she’s prepared for wherever her adventures take her.

For over a decade, gift cards have been one of the most requested gifts. According to data from the National Retail Federation, holiday shoppers planned to purchase between three and four gift cards.

Gift cards make a great gift, especially if you don’t know what to give someone. After all, who doesn’t love permission to shop for themselves?

You can give all sorts of gift cards, but there are a few key things to consider. From selecting the right card to understanding the potential pitfalls, here are five insights that can help you make the most out of giving – and receiving – gift cards.

You know you’re supposed to be saving money for your kids’ future. But, with everything else you have to pay for, from day-to-day expenses to saving for retirement, saving can feel like a lot. Trust me – I’ve been there. There were several years where my husband and I didn’t save for our daughter’s education because money was so tight. And while taking a break from saving can help get you through a tight spot, you don’t want to do that for long. After all, according to the Department of Education, the average student loan balance per borrower in 2024 was almost $38,000. If we save money regularly during our child’s adolescence, we can do a lot to offset that debt for our kids.

We’d been hearing about Croatia’s beauty for several years. Friends would return starry-eyed about the place, but we’d also heard that it had become a go-to destination, which meant crowds in high season. No thanks. Then, we started planning a trip to celebrate our daughter Sadie’s high school graduation, and Croatia bubbled to the top. We’d just heard too many rave reviews, and since we’d be traveling in early September, the tail end of high season, we’d miss the masses. Plus, Croatia has castles, Sadie’s one request.

Whether you’re saving for something fun, like a tropical getaway, or something practical, like a ‘just-in-case’ fund, saving can be daunting. These 5 ways to save for a rainy day will help set you on a successful savings path!

Halloween is going to be big this year, but not as big as 2023. According to the National Retail Federation, projected 2024 spending is 11.6B, down 5 percent from last year’s whopping 12.2B. This year’s projection is still higher than 2022’s record of 10.6B. 72 percent of us will celebrate, spending an average of $104 per person.
If the spooky holiday is your jam, here are 8 ways to save money on Halloween so you don’t break the bank.

Remember the days when if you needed to buy something, your only options were to go to a store or maybe place a mail order (I’m clearly dating myself)? With the ever-changing shopping landscape, the way we shop shifts a little bit every year. These days, there are so many ways to shop, from browsing the aisles of a traditional brick-and-mortar to clicking “shop” on our favorite social channels. And as shopping on social media grows, savvy shoppers are looking for ways to save.

My family and I love to travel. We recently took a trip to Croatia, which had been on our list for ages! Croatia has become increasingly popular in the past decade or two, made even more so by the fact that several Croatian locations were used in HBO’s Game of Thrones series.

While brick-and-mortar stores still account for most shopping purchases, ​​20 percent of retail purchases are expected to occur online this year, a projected 9 percent jump YOY, according to Forbes.

If you’re like me, you love the convenience of shopping in your PJs. But how do you find the best deals while you scroll? The following tips will help you score the very best price on all your purchases, from books to the shelves that hold them.

So your little bird has left the nest (cue tears!!). Whether you’re in mourning or enjoying the quiet, perhaps it’s time to turn your room into the haven you’ve always wanted. How about a man cave or a home gym? The possibilities are endless!

If you’ve been to a wholesale club warehouse, you know the thrill of the cavernous interior with snacks, spices, and home office staples stacked to the ceiling. You know the joy of the scent of food samples in the air. But you also know that “holy crap” feeling at checkout when you go overboard. Here are several tried-and-true ways to save at wholesale clubs in general, as well as tips specific to the big 3: Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s.

You’ve heard about how expensive weddings can be — now you’re experiencing it firsthand. Whether you’re fortunate enough to have family members who are footing the bill or you’re scraping the cash together on your own, there are many ways to cut costs without feeling like you’ve made sacrifices.

If you were shocked by how much you spent on holiday gifts last year, now is the time to start thinking about how to avoid a repeat performance. Even though it may feel painfully early to think about the holidays, starting now will give you plenty of time to plan, budget, and build a shopping fund so you can avoid carrying extra debt into the New Year.

The reuse and resell market is booming, and it’s no surprise. Buying used is an excellent way for you and your family to stretch your dollars and reduce waste. Here are some useful tips on how to buy used.