1+ hour, 42+ min ago (206+ words) Grab a festive Christmas tree-shaped container and use it to compile a thoughtful gift basket using fairy lights." Have you ever spotted something online and thought, "What if I turned that into a gift basket?" That's exactly what happened when I found the Holiday Time Christmas tree container with lid on Walmart.com for just $5.88! Shaped like a mini evergreen tree, it's the perfect quirky base for a gift basket, but way more fun than a standard basket. I added some inexpensive finds from Dollar Tree, plus a Starbucks gift card inside. Hip Tip: Pick a theme so the items you select feel cohesive. I decided to pick all red and white themed items, such as socks and peppermint candy. I also recommend adding battery-operated fairy lights for a little more of a wow factor. This is a social media…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (54+ words) Check out this Pen I made! Check out this Pen I made! Templates let you quickly answer FAQs or store snippets for re-use. Are you sure you want to hide this comment? It will become hidden in your post, but will still be visible via the comment's permalink. Hide child comments as well...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago (413+ words) Many years ago I presented a TV programme called _The Good Yarn Show sometimes affectionately dubbed the "Good Yawn Show." Because I am not a knitter, we relied on the talents of local knitting groups and a handful of the era's well'known designers. One of those was Kaffe'Fassett, who opened the doors of his colourful, design'filled home and shared a wealth of fabulous patterns. "A few episodes from that series now sit in the East Anglian Archive, a fact that seemed trivial at the time. Little did we know that, decades later, knitting would become a "latest fad" for Generation'Z. Recent reports show a surge of young people picking up knitting needles, drawn by the mental'health benefits and the rewarding sense of creating something tangible. The reminder of those early days arrived unexpectedly while I was sifting through boxes of items…...

5+ hour, 22+ min ago (161+ words) T'rkan Kestane, a homemaker from Niksar in northern T'rkiye's Tokat province, has been crafting personalized dolls using a traditional adhesive known as kitre for more than 15 years. Kestane began making the dolls after a friend introduced her to the craft. Since then, she has produced over 5,000 dolls in her own workshop. Kitre is a sticky substance derived from the sap of the keven plant, which is then mixed with cotton to form shapes. "We use this adhesive with cotton to make human or doll figures. Animal figures can also be created. You could say it's cotton shaped with glue," Kestane explained. Kestane ships her kitre dolls not only to Istanbul, Eski'ehir and Izmir but also to international customers. She customizes dolls according to orders and sends them by cargo to the addresses provided. Prices vary depending on design and special…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago (792+ words) Holiday nostalgia, rebranded for the new generation. HuffPost Senior Staff Writer Few things are sweeter than a pair of matching family pajamas for the holiday season, and these plaid cuties from Old Navy'are the perfect option. They're made with soft fabric, are as cozy as can be and look surprisingly chic. I bought this exact pair for my family and can confirm that the dark green plaid is a timeless, elegant pattern that we will enjoy for seasons to come.' Get them from Old Navy: the kids' sizes for $23.99 (originally $39.99; available in sizes XS'XXL and 14 colors), the men's sizes for $29.99+'(originally $49.99; available in sizes XS'XXXXL and nine colors), and women's sizes for $29.99+'(originally $49.99; available in sizes XS'4X, including petite and tall fits, and17 colors). Get it from Amazon for $15.83. It doesn't get more Christmas classic than this nostalgic Rudolph and Clarice…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago (398+ words) Amazon has modern versions of vintage Christmas decor items that remind us of home. Shop 12 decorative Christmas items that we found just in time for the holiday season. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. 12 Vintage-Inspired Christmas Decorations That'll Make You Feel So Nostalgic, Starting At $15 'Tis the season for vintage snow globes, tartan skirts, and classic candy dishes. Here in the South, one of our most beloved holidays is right around the corner. Many of us are preparing for the holiday season, which begins as soon as the Thanksgiving turkey is sliced. Indeed, decorating our homes for Christmas brings a warm remembrance of holidays past, and excitement for the present. While you're planning your family holiday activities, we're ringing in the holiday season by detailing a few of our favorite nostalgic Christmas decorations. They're modern…...

10+ hour, 51+ min ago (211+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Get ready to sleigh the season with your most outrageously festive fashion! News4JAX is on the hunt for the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderfully hideous holiday sweaters in Jacksonville. Whether you're covered in tinsel, wrapped in lights, or jingling all the way, this is your moment to sparkle (and maybe blind a few people with your sweater's glory). TWO WAYS TO WIN BIG! Think your sweater is so bad it's good? Prove it! The online winner will be crowned live at the city of Jacksonville's Holiday Extravaganza at Riverfront Plaza on Nov. 29 at 6:55 p.m.! Pro Tip: Share your entry on social media with #News4JaxUglySweater to rally your friends, family, and coworkers to vote for you! Online Contest Prize: TBD (but trust us, it'll make your sweater look even better!) 2. Live Ugly Sweater Showdown Bring your festive fashion disaster to the main…...

14+ hour, 31+ min ago (1209+ words) Ultralight Jacket Packs Alpaca Fiber Insulation: PAKA Mayu Review Top Hiking Shoe Gets GORE-TEX "Invisible Fit" Update: Oboz Katabatic LT Low GTX Review Is the "World"s Lightest Rooftop Tent" Just a Ground Tent for Your Roof? When Bigger Is Better: Kershaw Broadside Review Where Most Tents Fail, This Tarp Hunkers Down: SlingFin Cinder Cone Review The Ultimate Winter Workhorse: KEEN Revel IV Polar Review Backpacking Stove Is Best of Both Worlds: MSR Switch Review The wind roars across the Teton Pass ridgeline, biting through the softshell I have been wearing since dawn. The sky is the color of steel, and each gust carries a sharp mix of snow and grit that stings any exposed skin. I stop, dig the Rab Microlight Windstopper Hoody from my pack, and zip it to the top. The change is instant. Warmth floods in,…...

15+ hour, 48+ min ago (1463+ words) Ultralight Jacket Packs Alpaca Fiber Insulation: PAKA Mayu Review Top Hiking Shoe Gets GORE-TEX "Invisible Fit" Update: Oboz Katabatic LT Low GTX Review Is the "World"s Lightest Rooftop Tent" Just a Ground Tent for Your Roof? When Bigger Is Better: Kershaw Broadside Review Where Most Tents Fail, This Tarp Hunkers Down: SlingFin Cinder Cone Review The Ultimate Winter Workhorse: KEEN Revel IV Polar Review Backpacking Stove Is Best of Both Worlds: MSR Switch Review Whenever I pack for a fall backpacking or climbing trip, I always go back and forth about whether I should bring one item: a puffy jacket. Carrying one takes up space and adds some (arguably negligible) weight. During shoulder seasons, I often wonder if it"s really worth bothering. After testing the PAKA Mayu Ultralight jacket, however, my internal debate over packing a puffy might…...

15+ hour, 57+ min ago (270+ words) Give your LBD the night off and try one of these cosy party pieces instead Tory Burch's holiday campaign co-starred the party knit and supermodel Alex Consari, who posed among piles of chartreuse-wrapped presents wearing a crew-neck positively glazed with shimmer. It immediately got me thinking about the garment's potential for glory this Christmas, particularly after this week's inclement weather (to put it mildly). These fall into the category of 24/7 knits, i.e. you can party in them but you can also go about your business just feeling slightly more "jazzed" than usual. Their refined yet ever-so-slightly razzmatazz spirit goes excellently with low-key bottom halves like jeans or corduroy trousers, but could also be escalated with a pencil skirt, sheer tights and point-toe pumps. There's nothing wrong with a party dress (far from it). Having said that, a party knit that you…...