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Holiday Gifting 101: How to Finish Your Christmas Shopping Without Losing Your Mind in the Process

by M.E. Gray

Christmas Gifts: A Complete Guide
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A lot of us (myself included) are dealing with extra emotions during the holidays. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or sheer panic, the gift-giving deadlines that creep up at Christmastime can bring up all sorts of feelings. Maybe it’s your nieces and nephews that are stressing you out because you have no idea what kids are even into anymore! Or maybe it’s your mother-in-law who who already has everything she could ever want. Or maybe your husband, when asked what he’d like for Christmas, only answers with the not-so-helpful phrase, “Whatever you’d like to get me.”  Continue Reading

Shopping Guide: Cool Gifts For The Woodworking Mom

by Lexy Ward

9 cool gifts for the woodworking mom
Photo: Rockwell from Home Depot

I thoroughly enjoy woodworking, and I know that I'm not alone. There are tons of women out there that enjoy the craft! Spoil your mother or the lady in your life with one (or all!) of these cool tools! 

 

 

Pen cutting tool
Amazon

1. The coolest pencil out there for marking cut lines! $10 from Amazon.

 

Bosch jig saw
Home Depot

2.  The Bosch 7 Amp Barrel-Grip Jig Saw is sturdy and can do so much! $160 with carrying case from the Home Depot. Continue Reading

The Best Gifts For Men | Mega Guide for Gift Inspiration

by Faith Provencher

Best Gifts for Men
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It’s that time of year where you scour shops for the perfect gift for the guy in your life. You want something that will make him “ooh” and “ahh,” or smile and chuckle. We know coming up with gift ideas for men can be tough. Lots of guys aren’t willing (or able) to tell you what they really want. And thinking of holiday or birthday gifts for men that are really unique can feel overwhelming. Continue Reading

Holiday Gift Guide: 75 DIY Gifts For Everyone On Your List

by Faith Provencher

Holiday Gift Guide: 75 DIY Gifts For Everyone On Your List | By Curbly #holiday #christmas #gifts #diy
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Are you in the mood to make some DIY gifts this holiday season? Then you’ll want to peruse and pin our DIY gift guide. In it, we highlight 75 tutorials that cover just about everyone on your gift-giving list; mom, dad, girls, guys, tweens, kids, babies, fur-babies (that’s cats and dogs to the uninitiated), hostess gifts and even teacher gifts. We’ve got it all covered. Take a look!           

 

75 DIY Gifts For Everyone On Your List
Clockwise from top left: Gold Animal Dishes, Lemon & Lavender Sugar Scrub, Gold Tube Bracelets, DIY Phone Charger Holder

 

DIY Christmas Gifts For Mom

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Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics – 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level

by Faith Provencher

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level

Believe it or not, the holidays are sneaking up on us rather quickly. So today we're going to help you get a leg up on gift giving, by sharing one of our first gift guides of the season. Looking for a present for the home cook, amateur chef or grill master in your life? Perfect. Read on!       

 

BBQ Thermometer
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1. Three-in-One Essential BBQ Tool – Take the guesswork out of it with this clever digital thermometer perfect for those who love to cook meat on the grill (it's also equipped with a bottle opener and corkscrew!). Continue Reading

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Where to Find Scandinavian Style Staples Even If You’re Not in the Nordic Countries

by Rachel Jacks

Scandinavian Style Staples

Perusing online tours of beautiful Scandinavian homes can be an addictive, and envy-inducing, pastime. Though you may not be able to import their high ceilings, period features, or masonry heaters (those cylindrical white corner fireplaces that I endlessly covet), you can certainly create your own replica of the Scandinavian look with the right furnishings. Figuring out where to find certain pieces can be tricky, so I'll round up some popular Scandinavian-style pieces, and tell you where you can buy them in the US.      Continue Reading

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Update Your Decor With These 16 Cool Rattan Pieces

by Rachel Jacks

Emily Henderson's nursery with a rattan daybed
Photo: Tessa Neustadt for Emily Henderson

With the recent resurgence of bohemian style, it's no wonder that rattan is also making a comeback. But you might be surprised to discover that rattan can look surprisingly chic. Context is everything, and mixing a rattan piece or two in with more modern elements can make all the difference between a room that looks like the revenge of the '70s, and one that looks like you just added in a bit of natural rattan flair. Continue Reading

Everything You Need to Know to Design the IKEA Closet of Your Dreams

by Marlene Sauer

IKEA custom closet solution
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Those Swedes sure do love to organize. Flip through any edition of the IKEA catalog, and the first impression you’ll likely get is: a place for everything, and everything in its place. But don’t our cluttered, modern, go-go-go lifestyles make it seem impossible to live up to this standard? Most especially in that most dreaded place in our homes — the closet. Chances are, if you’re a Curbly reader, you love organization just as much as we do. Continue Reading

23 Affordable Organization Products to Help You Live Your Best Life

by M.E. Gray

Affordable organization products from Amazon
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True story: I am a little obsessed with organization. I love my home when it's free of clutter, I do believe heaven is The Container Store, and I get a serious rush when I've folded all my t-shirts just right. Maybe I am a bit on the obsessive side, but I think we all can agree that a clean home is simply an easier one to inhabit. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by junk, or you're already on a journey towards organizational bliss, this shopping guide is for you.  Continue Reading

100 Affordable Home Decor Pieces for Under $100

by M.E. Gray

100 affordable furniture and home decor pieces - each for under $100
Source: Target

When it comes to making design changes in your home, you don't want to spend more money than you need to – especially on the accent pieces. The cost of details add up fast if you aren't being mindful of the price tag. However, affordable furniture and home decor is out there – if you know where to look. We've rounded up 100 of our favorite affordable furniture and home decor items, each coming in under $100 each. Continue Reading