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Christmas 90+ sweet Christmas cookie exchange party ideas

As far as sweet Christmas traditions go, we think that baking (and nibbling) cookies is right up there with opening p...

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Family How to support foster families and families adopting a child

It’s so exciting when someone you know welcomes a child into their lives, whether by birth, adoption, or fostering. Y...

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Friends 70 friendship quotes to share with your BFFs

Friends—they're our lifesavers, butt kickers and memory keepers. They hold us down and lift us up no matter what. Som...

A bright and colorful gift closet setup for kids, with Crayola crayons, Better Together plushes, candy, ribbons and a confetti-patterned card organizer.

Gifting How to create a gift closet that makes your life easier

You need the right tools to make last-minute gift-giving a breeze. Enter: the gift closet. 

Encouragement How to celebrate women this year (and every year)

As women, even with everything going on around us, we still have something to celebrate—ourselves! We’re empowered to...

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Birthday Birthday toast examples and ideas to make them feel loved

Some years ago a person you love showed up to the party known as life. What could be worth celebrating more than that...

A birthday care package for a coworker or friend that includes a Coffee and Donut Better Together magnetic plush set, a light blue coffee mug with rainbows on it, a rainbow cupcake vinyl decal, tall, skinny candles, a cupcake with white frosting and rainbow-colored sprinkles, a birthday card with the word

Birthday 25+ ideas for creative, personal birthday care packages

When a friend’s birthday rolls around and you can’t be together to celebrate, the next best thing is to bring the cel...

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Spring What is Arab American Heritage Month?

April is National Arab American Heritage Month, a special time to recognize the achievements of Arab Americans, the h...