Tech That Takes the Chaos Out Of Holiday Togetherness

Calm? Connection? Cool gifts? Check, check, check.

Dec. 16, 2025 Presented by Verizon 2 Ways Verizon Helps Families Stay Connected (& Sane) This Holiday Season The holidays have a way of turning family time into mayhem. Kids are running in every direction, group chats are stacked with half-replies, and grown-ups like you are juggling a dozen moving parts. Verizon gets that, with thoughtful tech that brings families closer while taking a little pressure off parents. For younger kids in the "I want a smartphone!" era, the Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 is the perfect starter gift. It gives them a bit of independence without full-on screen immersion. Parents get real-time location monitoring, the ability to set an easy-to-use SOS/emergency contact, plus control over who they call or text via a parent-approved list. And kids get a smartwatch that feels grown-up (but with no access to social media or random apps). For a limited time , it's $75 off*! Up to $149.99 purchase on service plan req'd. Less $75 promo credit applied over 36 mos.; promo credit ends if eligibility req's are no longer met; 0% APR. Promo credit(s) may not exceed featured device retail price.Offer ends 1/7/26. For the rest of the family, the Verizon Family app (plus the optional Verizon Family Plus upgrade) keeps the whole crew connected. One example: Family Line*, available with Verizon Family Plus, is a shared number that can ring up to five devices at once. It may sound retro, but it saves the day when the school nurse calls, grandparents check in, or travel plans go sideways. That's connection, calm, and cool gifts, all in one ecosystem. However you holiday, Verizon's got you. *Family Line is voice-only and the number can be shared with up to 5 phones on your Family Plus perk. If you opt-in to Family Line, additional taxes, fees, and surcharges will apply and can vary. Learn More ⮕ Add To Cart Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 $149.99 Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure $99.99

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Snow Days In The 90s Were Just Better

Am I wrong?!

Dec. 15, 2025 Jocelyn Michel/fStop/Getty Images those were the days Snow Days In The 90s Were Just Better It's snowy season for much of the country, and it's the last few days before winter break. I know my kids were hoping the snow we got in the northeast yesterday had hit this morning instead, but no dice. It made me think about this piece from last winter about the good ole days of snow days when you had to watch TV for that little ticker of school info. It was magic. I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I do. Read More ⮕ Latest Mr. Jonadriel / Instagram come on boys Teacher Calls Out Male Student For Calling Another Girl "Chopped" A teacher on Instagram shared a moment he had with one of his male students, reprimanding him for using the word "chopped" when speaking to a fellow classmate. Read More. Maskot/Maskot/Getty Images time to go irl A Family Digital Detox Could Be The Solution To Less Screen Time If you want your family to enjoy less screen time, it might be time for a full digital detox. (It's not as difficult as it sounds to create!) Read More. Shutterstock a new kind of vibrator Do Vibration Plates Have Any Benefits? Experts Weigh In Vibration plates look like some kind of new-age "fat-jiggling machine," but they might actually have some benefits, according to experts. Read More. Featured Presented by Inside Hotels 3 Vacation Spots Where You Can Laugh Loud & Sleep Late When your group chat has transitioned into a support group, it's time for Ladder, a Ted Turner Reserve. This experiential escape sits on 156,000 acres of wild New Mexican landscape where you can trade responsibilities for wildlife safaris, hiking, biking, bird watching, and anything else that counts as "therapy, but outside." It also happens to be Ted Turner's private home — newly renovated and shockingly warm and personal, like being invited to a friend's place who actually knows how to host. With four Rio Grande tributaries running through the property, the wildlife is unreal (elk, bison, pronghorn… you get it). And if you need human civilization again, the nearby town of Truth or Consequences offers history, art, and surprisingly great food. A girls' trip here means laughing too loud, sleeping in, and remembering what free time feels like. Book Now ⮕ Come On Mommies, Let's Go Party Inside Hotels Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Yes, there's golf. No, you don't have to touch a club. This Austin retreat sits on 4,000 acres of Hill Country bliss, with a world-class spa, nine dining spots, and enough space for you and your girls to finally breathe again. Book Now ⮕ Inside Hotels Sentral Old Town If your friend group needs a reset (or just a tan), this Old Town stay hits the sweet spot: apartment-style living, pool time, and nightlife steps away. It's basically girls' weekend with better lighting and no one asking what's for dinner. Book Now ⮕ Last Minute Gifts: ⮕ 75 Most-Wished For Gifts Under $25 That Are Seriously Worth The Hype ⮕ 60 Highly Rated Things That Seem So Weird But Are Actually So Damn Clever ⮕ 65 Awesome, Cheap Things Selling Out On Amazon

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Ace The Holiday Season With Flik Flak

Watches made for little wrists.

Dec. 15, 2025 Sponsored by Flik Flak Holiday Gifts Kids Actually Love Made to handle real childhood adventures, each Flik Flak watch is shock-resistant, machine-washable, and designed for little wrists. Celebrate the holiday season with gifts that spark imagination, joy, and learning. With colorful designs and easy-to-read dials, every watch helps kids tell the time and feel confident doing it. From glittering favorites to bold adventure themes, there is truly something every child will love. Discover the collection and find the perfect present for the season. Learn More ⮕ Flik Flak Flower Fields Watch $43 See on Flik Flak ⮕ Flik Flak Fizz In Blue Watch $55 See on Flik Flak ⮕ Flik Flak Shine In Rainbow Watch $49 See on Flik Flak ⮕ Flik Flak Bluebrick Watch $62 See on Flik Flak ⮕

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