Marisa LaScala

6 days ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Marisa LaScala |Bethan Rose Jenkins

The 1960s was a decade of big changes, with the oldest of the Baby Boomer generation starting to come into their own – bringing with it a focus on modern youth culture. And, while the youngest Boomers weren’t quite at the age to start having their own kids yet, surely their favourite songs, bands, actors and writers had a trickle-down effect on the most popular baby names of the decade.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Dukes |Marisa LaScala

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."To find out what teachers really want, we surveyed more than 40 teachers for this story — educators for different grade levels across the country, either currently working or retired. One thing that most teachers had in common? They really cherish notes, handwritten thank-you letters, and handmade items. Several teachers also agreed that versatile gift cards (like Amazon, Target and Visa) are gold.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shanon Maglente |Marisa LaScala

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Mother's Day is May 11 this year, and if you're shopping last-minute or need to ship a gift to a mom who lives far away, there's no easier way than shopping on Amazon. And, lucky for the procrastinating shoppers out there, there are plenty of great Mother's Day gifts on Amazon that will still arrive in time for the big day.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marisa LaScala

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."When it comes time to pick out gifts for kids, 9 can be a tough age. They're past the little-kid stage, so it takes more to impress them. But they might not be quite ready for the tween gifts yet. DIY kits and STEM sets have to thread that needle between being not-too-easy and not-too-hard, and emotional regulation might not be there yet.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marisa LaScala

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."What are 7-year-old girls loving this year? The product analysts in the Good Housekeeping Institute connect with real kids every year, soliciting feedback that helps inform our yearly Good Housekeeping Best Toy Awards.