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Gifts & Shopping

Don’t Forget the Pets: A Gift Guide for Your Four-Legged Family Member

Don't leave your furry friend behind! Put them on this year's Christmas list and browse our pet gift guide.

October 18, 2021

Food & Drink

How to Throw a Halloween Dinner Party for All Your Spooky-Minded Friends

If we can't trick or treat we can still enjoy the treat part at home with friends.

October 1, 2021

October 16, 2021

gigantic candy bars variety pack vegan candies

Food & Drink

Stock Up on Vegan Candy for Trick or Treaters (or Yourself) This Year

A surprising amount of Halloween candy is not vegan. Here are some certified vegan alternatives.

October 1, 2021

October 16, 2021

Plant a Witchy Moon Garden for Halloween

Flowers & Plants

This Halloween, Plant a Witchy Moon Garden That Will Put You Under Its Spell

The author of 'The Green Witch's Garden' gives Sunset readers a sneak peek at her new book.

September 14, 2021

October 5, 2021

Menu Planning

Food & Drink

Great Thanksgiving Vegetable Dishes That Don’t Have Marshmallows

Bring color and fresh flavor to the Thanksgiving table with your picks from these fall vegetables. (And if you want to add marshmallows, we won't judge.)

October 5, 2009

November 5, 2020

Food & Drink

18 Fall Salads for Thanksgiving

These salads add crunch, color, and variety to your Thanksgiving menu. They also free up your oven on its busiest day of the year

October 10, 2016

November 9, 2018

Food & Drink

25 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

In addition to Thanksgiving staples, we've rounded up the tastiest salads, sides, and desserts (plus some main-dish alternatives) for a gluten-free holiday menu

July 21, 2017

November 19, 2018

Recipes

Thanksgiving Pie Recipes That Aren’t All Pumpkin

We love a classic pumpkin pie, too, but there are other fall flavors to tuck into a crust. (Don't worry; we didn't neglect the big squash entirely!)

November 3, 2020

November 5, 2020

Holidays

The Holiday Cookie You Should Bake According to Your Astrological Sign

Preheat the oven and read your cookie-scope! Let the zodiac be your holiday baking guide.

December 10, 2019

December 18, 2020

Food & Drink

Our All-Time Favorite Christmas Morning Recipes

With a full agenda of gathering around the tree to unwrap gifts, you'll want to add these easy, hearty, and warming dishes to your Christmas brunch menu

August 30, 2017

December 22, 2020

Wine & Drinks

Keep the Party Going with Less-Boozy Cocktails

When the holiday party circuit heats up, over-imbibing can have tiresome side effects. Take a low-key approach by serving festive cocktails with little (or no) alcohol

November 27, 2019

December 9, 2019

Recipes

Chefs’ Favorite Winter Dishes

Ask a chef what his or her favorite dish is to make, and it will almost always be something connected to family.

January 7, 2021

January 8, 2021

Decor and Delights

Gifts & Shopping

Garlands, Trees, and Stockings: Check Out These Etsy Shops for Unique Holiday Decor

Support independent artists across the West by checking out these Etsy stores with wreaths, trees, even gnomes for your holiday season decor collection.

October 5, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Tradition with Flair: Shop Etsy Stores for Ornaments With Their Own Style

Add some handmade artistry to your tree and support independent artists with these ornaments from Etsy.

October 10, 2021

October 6, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Candles That Bring the Holidays Home

Get inspired with our guide to candles that smell like the holidays are back again.

October 12, 2021

October 11, 2021

Outdoor Living

Set the Mood for a Festive Outdoor Holiday Soiree

For a twist on a holiday party, pair burgundy shades and creamy florals with modern table settings for a gathering outdoors

November 20, 2018

December 12, 2018

Decorating & Design

Holiday Decorating Hacks from HGTV Interior Design Star Emily Henderson

Tour the designer and Target Home Style Expert’s holiday living room, and find out her top tips for great holiday decorations

December 11, 2019

December 16, 2019

Food & Drink

Barware Essentials for Holiday Entertaining

All the barware items you’ll need to spread good cheer throughout the holiday party season.

November 20, 2017

September 1, 2021

Setting the Table

Holidays

How to Style Your Thanksgiving Table

The finishing touch your Thanksgiving feast needs might not be another pie—it might be one of these stylish and functional accessories.

November 17, 2020

September 9, 2021

Home & Garden

Stunning Ways to Set Your Thanksgiving Table

Upgrade your typical Thanksgiving spread with these seasonal beauties and classic pieces.

July 26, 2017

September 9, 2021

Decorating & Design

Freshen Up Your Holiday Table with a DIY Spread That’s Stylish and Sustainable

Brighten up your winter table with a DIY tablescape that's both fun and sophisticated.

October 12, 2021

You Deserve a Staycation

Home & Garden

Give Your Tender Garden Plants an Indoor Winter Staycation

Be a houseplant foster home by overwintering plants indoors.

October 21, 2019

January 14, 2021

Lifestyle

Easy Ideas for the Ultimate Hygge Staycation at Home

If you’re homebound, make it special with these easy, oh-so-cozy touches

November 7, 2018

October 20, 2020

Holidays

Skip the Sweets and Build a Savory Gingerbread House

Don't have a sweet tooth? Try making a gingerbread house out of meats, cheeses, and more savory goodies

December 20, 2019

December 1, 2020

Leftovers?

Food & Drink

What to Do With All That Leftover Halloween Candy

Because just eating it by itself is boring!

October 11, 2021

October 19, 2021

Food & Drink

All About Pepitas: What to Do with Your Pumpkin Seeds This Season

Roast them, blend them, sprinkle them as a garnish, there are so many ways to use pumpkin seeds this season.

October 6, 2021

October 11, 2021

Food & Drink

Give Your Thanksgiving Leftovers a Creative Twist, from Noodle Soup to Empanadas

Here are proactive (and delicious!) ways to avoid tossing the leftover turkey and its trimmings

September 2, 2010

November 25, 2019

Food & Drink

Here’s What to Do with All That Leftover Turkey

Gravy-covered sandwiches and easy turkey soup are the real Thanksgiving MVPs

November 29, 2019

Gifts for Anyone and Everyone

Gifts & Shopping

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

We've got gift ideas for all kinds of oenophiles, from foodies to adventurers.

October 8, 2021

October 15, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

The Best Gifts to Get the Coffee Lovers in Your Life For the Holidays and Beyond

Give the gift they're really craving: coffee and coffee accessories!

October 14, 2021

October 18, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

These Holiday Markets Boast Chic Artisan Goods and Loads of Cheer

'Tis the season for taking photos with Santa, sipping mulled wine, and shopping for unique, handmade gifts at these spirited Christmas bazaars across the West.

October 11, 2021