True stories of the gifts that connect us, inspire us, and stay with us.
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Opening up about playful gifts and the moments that make family life shine.
How digitizing home movies helped me create new family moments from old memories
Commentary: I uploaded my family’s past and downloaded a little holiday magic.
How a turntable changed my family’s relationship to music and quality time
Commentary: Listening to music in the living room helped us learn more about each other—and started a new holiday tradition.
Discover how smart presents and personal experiences spark joy this season.
How a red light mask is helping me heal more than just my skin
Commentary: In the wake of my mother's death, I've leaned further into our shared love of beauty rituals.
Why the Meater Pro thermometer is a hit at our family feasts
Commentary: My brother-in-law loves cooking, and I love eating -- it's a win/win gift.
By John Hoyos
Highlighting innovative gifts and practical ideas that change how we celebrate.
I bought a Nintendo Switch 2 to relive special holiday memories
Commentary: Now that I'm 8,500 miles away from family, online gaming has helped us feel closer.
The best $99 I ever spent was on an impulse-buy photo printer
Commentary: A 20,000-mile trip to see my mom taught me the value of tangible memories in a digital world.
How a creative gift from my parents transformed my career
Commentary: The Cricut Explore smart cutter led to unexpected new opportunities.
By Sam McPeak
I gifted my mom an apron of her art using Adobe’s AI tools, and here’s how I did it
Commentary: The tools make it easier to print old photos or images on demand.
By Fei Wu