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The 2024 Holiday Deal Tracker | Deals for College, Home and Family
LAST UPDATED: Monday, December 9, 1:30PM ET - We updated the tracker format this morning! Amazon, Target & Walmart now at the top. Macy's & Kohl's have been moved to the new Department Store section. Welcome! We are year-round expert deal...
75 Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers For College Students And Older Teens | 2024
Updated: December 9, 2024 Need some help coming up with stocking stuffer ideas for teens and college students? They've moved beyond the little bottles of bubbles, the Matchbox cars and the Play Dough, so now what? We've updated our great list of...
Gift Ideas for College Guys – Picks That Will Score Big | 2024
Coming up with gift ideas for college guys can feel like an impossible task. You've probably already asked them for input, but Their tastes shift quickly, and staying on top of what’s practical, trendy, or simply cool can leave you guessing. As a...
The Best Travel Gifts: Thoughtful, Practical And Uniquely Creative
This is one of my favorite topics. I absolutely love scouring for the best travel gifts for friends and family. Finding those great products to make their lives easier, save space, help them sleep, keep them safe - it is just so satisflying! (that...
Gift Ideas for College Girls: Finds She’ll Actually Love | 2024
If you're on the hunt for the best Christmas gift ideas for college girls in 2024, you're in the right place. As a parent of college students and someone who's spent years diving deep into all things dorm and college life, I know just how...
Gift Ideas For High School Seniors: The College Essentials To Buy (And Avoid) This Holiday Season | 2024
UPDATED: November 1, 2024 As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for high school seniors gearing up for college can be both exciting and challenging. At this time of year, most students haven't made their college decision let...
College Care Package Ideas – Useful Items Under $10
The hard part is behind you now. Move-in day is an exhausting and emotional time for all involved, but a wonderful milestone in our lives that we'll always remember. Now that you've tackled that big day, you may be thinking about sending them a...
54 Open When Letters + Creative Gift Filler Ideas
Open when letters, also known as open when cards or open when labels, have become incredibly popular for parents to leave with their new college students on dorm move-in day. Filled with sweet sentiments and small gifts, open when cards are such a...
