Category: Gift Ideas

What’s the best heart necklace? Heart necklaces make great gifts for that special someone, friend or Mom. We researched a dozen affordable heart necklaces to find the best bets. Which is nicest for layering? Budget-friendly? Splurge-worthy? Here are the ones we think are best!

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What’s the best rose bear? If your special someone is allergic to the real thing, rose bears are a lovely substitute. Made from plastic foam “blooms,” rose bears are a nice gift for mom (or a grandmother). Great to display year round or as part of a seasonal decor scene. Bonus: rose bears are affordable, especially when compared to the real thing.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

With the recent TV series Pony Life, My Little Pony has been introduced to a new generation of fans. We asked our in-house Brony specialist to pick his favorite My Little Pony toys for fans. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What’s the best moon lamp? Both mesmerizing and oddly soothing, these glowing lamps reproduce a 3D map of the moon and work well as a night light. We researched a dozen moon lamp options and compared what they looked like in the real world. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What is the best baby doll stroller? To find out, we asked the experts—kids themselves. We surveyed our parent readers to find their kids’ favorite baby doll strollers. Then we had some kids try out several doll strollers in the real world, to find the best bets. Here’s what we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best jellyfish lamp? And why are these so mesmerizing and calming? We compared 12 different jellyfish lamps and asked our parent readers for their favorites (jellyfish lamps make great night lights). Interestingly, we heard from readers who said these lamps have a relaxing effect, reducing anxiety and stress. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best kids sewing machine? And what makes a great sewing machine for kiddos? We surveyed our most crafty parent readers to get their insights. We learned that the best kid sewing machines are lighter, smaller and less complicated their adult dopplegangers. Also nice: safety features like a removable needle guard. Given this advice, we looked at 7 models of kid-friendly sewing machines. In the end, we decided to recommend these models.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best temperature control mug? Here’s a gift idea for your favorite coffee or tea enthusiast—a mug that keeps their favorite drink warm. We tried out 5 different models of temperature control mugs to find the best bets. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best moon lamp? Both mesmerizing and oddly soothing, these glowing lamps reproduce a 3D map of the moon and work well as a night light. We researched a dozen moon lamp options and compared what they looked like in the real world. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!100% reader-supported!

What’s the best projection clock with temperature? If you’ve got a weather enthusiast in your home, this clock makes the perfect gift—mount the outside thermometer sensor and poof! You can see the outside temperature projected on a wall or ceiling at night. Surprisingly addictive! We tried out several projection clocks with temperature displays before deciding these are the best bets.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

How can you not love Baby Yoda (aka, The Child)? We asked our in-house Star Wars enthusiasts to find the best baby yoda merch—toys, plush, blankets and more. Here are ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the kids and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!