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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rashel Hariri, a 38-year-old founder and host of “She’s Interesting,” who lives in Arkansas. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I’ve always shown care through gift-giving. When I choose something for someone, I want them to feel seen and have something…
Cookie baking, decorating, stuffing stockings, building a holiday village scene with Iron Man and Thor action figures — just like a huggable snowman discovered, everyone has traditions for that time of year.We’re a blended family with kids ranging in age from 17 to mid-30s. As our kids have moved from…
In 2018, I considered my army of close friends a blessing — until December rolled around. Suddenly, these friendships came with an overhead I couldn’t afford, just for the sake of tradition.Dozens of women who considered me their gay best friend sounded great until it was time to exchange presents…
All the conversations with my mom friends right now revolve around how exhausted they all are because of the holidays.The pressure to keep up with the holiday magic is the number one topic of conversation, often accompanied by the observation that husbands simply don’t participate in making it happen.I can’t…
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It’s the holiday season, which means it’s the kick-off to building the traditional gingerbread houses for many families. I used to do this all the time as a kid growing up in the Midwest — it was just a normal part of the season. I haven’t really kept up the…
Maybe this holiday season won’t be so lean after all.Despite early predictions that shoppers would cut spending as they bought gifts this year, a PwC report released Tuesday shows that consumers have upped their spending plans by 7% since June.PwC’s Holiday Sentiment survey, conducted by the Big Four firm in…
Some retailers are warning about shoppers pulling back on spending heading into the holiday season. Not Walmart.Executives at the big-box chain said on an earnings call Thursday that smaller sales events so far in the second half of 2025, from back-to-school deals to Halloween, have pointed to strong holiday sales.”Everything…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leticia Barr, a 51-year-old education consultant and founder of Tech Savvy Mama, in Silver Spring, Maryland. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I was in Indianapolis on November 7 when I received a phone notification that my American Airlines…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for shoppers, but Target is trying to reduce the chaos of holiday shopping in its stores.Target’s chief guest experience officer, Cara Sylvester, said customers are craving consistency when shopping in stores. For Target, that means cleaning them up, keeping shelves stocked, and…
