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Recently, we pondered the price of shoes. But now, how about 15K for a bodysuit? Ever dreamed of slipping into Jeannie’s pink harem pants? Or perhaps twirling in Ginger Grant’s beaded gown? If so, you’ll love this month’s Heritage Auctions event. Because it’s a pop-culture fantasy come true. The classic TV costume auction showcases some […]

Classic TV Costume Auction: The Glamorous Wardrobes of Jeannie, Ginger, & More

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Last week I showed you how to start a ginger bug. I know I promised I’d have the strawberry soda ready for today’s Sweet Saturday…but as usual, I didn’t do the math. 🤦‍♀️ You give the ginger bug five days. Then, once you add the strawberry purée, it needs two more days to ferment. And […]

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Sweet Saturday: Strawberry Soda Recipe (and a Homeschool Science Idea) from The Modern Pioneer Pantry

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Google “fall fashion trends 2025” and you might feel like you just walked into Hogwarts. (And speaking of the early 2000s, we already broke down another cultural icon in our Napoleon Dynamite post — proof that the aughts are having a moment.) From bangs to beanies, these trends have a touch of magic—so naturally, we […]

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Hogwarts-Inspired Style: Fashion, Beauty & Decor Trends in GIFs

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Coming up with gift ideas for teen boys can feel like a puzzle. What do you get the kid who doesn’t want sweaters or self-care gifts, already has earbuds, and shrugs when you ask what’s on his wish list? We asked parents and friends for their best tried-and-true gifts for teen guys, and the answers […]

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Pretty Picks: Smart & Fun Gift Ideas for Teen Boys

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Summer may be slipping away, but there’s still time for one last quintessential moment: the family beach photo that captures the season’s warmth and glow. The kind where everyone looks effortlessly coordinated, the light is golden, and the background looks like it was painted just for you.If you’ve been putting it off, this is your […]

Your Last Chance for the Perfect Family Beach Photo Before Fall

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Teachers do so much for our kids, and as the school year begins, thoughtful back-to-school teacher gifts are a wonderful way to show how much we appreciate their hard work. We recently shared gift ideas for nurses, but now that school’s about to start, we asked teachers to share the gifts and acts of kindness […]

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Back-to-School Teacher Gifts: Thoughtful Ways to Start the Year Beautifully

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Nurses give so much of themselves, often working long hours with little time for rest. So what do nurses really appreciate? We asked real nurses to share the gestures that have meant the most. So when a patient or family member wants to say “thank you,” what actually means the most? We asked real nurses […]

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What Nurses Really Appreciate: Thoughtful Gestures That Mean the Most

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When you’re heading out of town to visit a friend—or just want to send a little love from your corner of the world—we have some extra special about a gift ideas that say, this is from where I’m from. Not gift ideas you can find on Amazon. Not from a big box store. But gift […]

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A Little Something from Home: Pretty Gift Ideas You Can’t Find Online

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Gifting is one of our favorite things. It’s such a joy to watch someone open an item we’ve chosen with careful attention and love, especially if it perfectly fits the occasion. We asked Alice Maxwell, REALTOR®, CRS, GRI, ABR, Keller Williams Luxury Agent, and FOP (Friend of Pretty), for her ideas on the perfect housewarming […]

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Housewarming Gifts They’ll Love