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Nov 19, 2024 | hgtv.com | Molly Miller |Maria Conti |Lauren Tom Cerone

If you're looking for ways to simplify going into the holiday season, we suggest buying gifts in bulk. When done thoughtfully, bulk gifts will not only save you time (and money) but also are an easy way to spread holiday cheer to loved ones near and far. To help you get started, we've rounded up our top gift ideas to buy in multiples. Think treat-yourself gifts for teachers, thoughtful desk accessories for co-workers and personalized trinkets for your besties.

Nov 27, 2023 | hgtv.com | Lauren Tom Cerone

Navigating Black Friday sales can be a bit daunting. If you know you want to take advantage of good deals and get the most out of your money but aren't sure where to start or are overwhelmed with all of the promotional emails in your inbox, take a cue from the experts. HGTV commerce editors, who follow and cover shopping deals all year long, are sharing what they're planning to add to their carts during Black Friday sales.

Aug 29, 2023 | foodnetwork.com | Lauren Tom Cerone |Lauren Tom

Courtesy of Lovejoy Studios Whenever I think of summer, ice cream is one of the first things I think of. This dessert is synonymous with a day at the beach, pool parties, movie nights and the perfect after-dinner treat. But even this summer staple can have its downsides. As sweet as ice cream can be, it’s also the messiest to eat in hot weather. Trying to get through a fast melting ice cream cone, dripping on both sides, is stressful.

Jun 26, 2023 | foodnetwork.com | Lauren Tom Cerone |Lauren Tom

1309377198 Close up of young woman grocery shopping in a supermarket. Standing by the aisle, holding a bottle of marmalade, reading the nutritional label and checking ingredients at the back Getty Images While peanut butter and jelly used to be my jam growing up, there’s something sort of sophisticated about a nice plate of scones, biscuits and pastries—with a jar of jam. You’ll find that you use fruit jam for afternoon tea, brunch and even for baking.