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A red mushroom lamp, a bottle of colorful matches and a pen holder shaped like a woman in a headscarf on Isis Bradford's desk
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Stocking Stuffers Under $25 That Feel Like Little Delights

A bold lip from The Lip Bar, Fenty Gloss Bomb, Black Girl Sunscreen, a confetti claw clip and more: elegant little delights under $25.
A family lighting the candles of the kinara together
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The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, and Gentle Ways to Honor Them at Home

A warm guide to the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Dec. 26 to Jan. 1), with simple ways to honor each one at home with your family.
An Advent wreath with one candle lit among evergreen branches
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Slowing Down in Advent: Simple Ways to Keep December Holy and Unhurried

An Advent wreath, a chapter of Luke a day, candlelit dinners and the holy art of saying no: gentle ways to keep December unhurried this year.
Isis Bradford and her mom smiling together in robes on a glass staircase on her wedding day
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Gifts for Mom: 7 Soft, Beautiful Things for the Woman Who Raised You

A Barefoot Dreams robe, a Diptyque candle, a digital photo frame and a Le Creuset Dutch oven: soft, beautiful gifts for Mom.
Gifts for the Funnest Person You Know
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Gifts for the Funnest Person You Know

A karaoke mic with a disco light, an instant camera, a cocktail kit, a sunset lamp and a gorgeous puzzle: playful gifts for the friend who makes every room more fun.
Isis and her best friend smiling together in a selfie
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The Best Friend Gift Guide: 7 Little Luxuries for Your Person

Gold hoops, a monogram mug, a Polaroid camera, a vanilla candle and more: pretty, personal gifts for the friend who knows everything about you.
Gift Guide for Your Husband: 7 Grown-Up Gifts He’ll Actually Use
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Gift Guide for Your Husband: 7 Grown-Up Gifts He’ll Actually Use

A cashmere sweater, a Theragun, a weekender bag for your next trip together and more: thoughtful, grown-up gifts for the man you married.
A congregation holding lit candles during an evening church service
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Watch Night: The Black Church’s New Year’s Eve Tradition

Watch Night, or Freedom's Eve, is the Black church's New Year's Eve service. Here's its history, what it means today, and how to observe it.
Gifts for the Dad Who Never Knows What He Wants
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Gifts for the Dad Who Never Knows What He Wants

A Yeti mug, a smart meat thermometer, UGG slippers, a whiskey smoker and more: useful, good-looking gifts for the dad who says he doesn't need anything.
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Escaping Autopilot: 22 Hobbies to Try For a More Interesting Life!

From city council meetings to clean stand-up comedy, here’s what happened when I traded wake-work-sleep for 22 new experiences, which ones I loved, which ones I hated, and how you can start for free!