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The Edit — Gifts
5 gifts for the 18-to-29s, ranked by rating: a speaker with 87,049 ratings, an overnight lip mask, a Kindle for time off the phone, a power bank that is also a wall plug, and a square-format instant camera.
By Theo Vance · Updated Oct 19, 2026
The Edit — Gifts
5 gifts for a mother-in-law, a father-in-law or both, ranked by rating: a LEGO flower set, a charcuterie board, a tea sampler, a photo frame the family can fill, and a winter candle.
By Edith Mercer · Updated Oct 17, 2026
The Edit — Gifts
5 gifts matched to a grandparent's day: a photo frame family can fill from afar, a guided memory journal, a word game for the grandkids, a day clock and a heated throw, ranked by rating.
By Edith Mercer · Updated Oct 16, 2026
The Edit — Gifts
4 office Secret Santa gifts a coworker will use at their desk, framed by need rather than price: a travel mug, a notebook, a hand-care set and a word game, ranked by rating.
By Edith Mercer · Updated Oct 16, 2026
The Edit — Gifts
The standard game in 6 steps, the 2-steal freeze most groups use, the last-turn swap that settles arguments, and what kind of gift survives a round of stealing.
By Edith Mercer · Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Learn how to prepare for filing taxes in 2025 with our step-by-step guide. Get tips on deadlines, essential documents, tax software, and more for a stress-free season.
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