My extended family decided not to buy Christmas presents this year. Instead, we're all helping each other out with home projects.

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Rachel Reva and her sister building furniture
The author (left) is helping her sister out for Christmas.

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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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What are Business Insider editors asking for the holidays? Here are 11 things on our lists.

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I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 7 of the best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A four-piece gift set with holiday-themed mugs, ornaments, and chocolates.
As an employee, I've found some great things to get at Costco for the holidays.

Veronica Thatcher

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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My 5-year-old started his long Christmas wish list in October. I finally found a way to keep him happy without breaking the bank.

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A boy in a festive sweater writes in a notebook. A Christmas tree is in the background.
The author said her son (not pictured) started his holiday wish list back in October.

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We spoke to 10 millionaires about their dream holiday gifts. Their wish lists include ski gear, jewelry, and cheese clubs.

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A collage of items like a lego painting set, running shoes, and a Monopoly board game

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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are the 10 best holiday gifts I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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Two Ghirardelli gift baskets sit side-by-side in a Costco display. One gift basket has a silver tin, and the other has a bronze tin
Costco has plenty of great options for the holiday season.

Veronica Thatcher

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