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"If you're a Santa, you never respond negatively to any of that. You just go forward."
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Santa Isn't Real. Tell Your Kids.
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12 Thoughtful Gifts for New Parents
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The Best Carry-On Luggage to Make Holiday Travel Easier
We can't fix holiday travel woes, but we can help point you to the luggage that will help your family travel go a bit more smoothly.
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If somebody receives a car as a gift but there's no bow on it, did they really get the car?
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Including a spill-proof coffee mug for long nights, smooth Scotch for celebratory ones, and a bag to pack it all up.
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