I work in a research lab and have kids under 7. These are the science-based gifts that they've enjoyed most over the years.

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STEM lantern kits that the author's children built.
The author said her kids enjoy a variety of STEM-based toys they've received, including these Poraxy lantern kits.

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Photos show how White House Hanukkah celebrations have changed through the years

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Donald Trump at the White House Hanukkah party in 2025.
President Donald Trump participates in a Hanukkah Reception in the East Wing of the White House, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Official White House Photo by Molly Riley

I tried Ina Garten's and Martha Stewart's Hanukkah latke recipes, and this chef's buttery potato pancakes won me over

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latke taste test
I made latke recipes by Martha Stewart (left) and Ina Garten.

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These 5 gift-giving rules keep Christmas meaningful — and affordable — for our family of 6

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A young girl with her face obscured by four presents. a Christmas tree is in the background.
The author has come up with 5 rules to keep gift giving in check during the holiday season, including limiting her kids (not shown) to four gifts each.

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