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High school teammates and their coach laughing together in colorful ugly holiday sweaters at a team party in a decorated team room
Holidays

How to Host an Ugly Sweater Party for a School Team, Club or Staff

A step-by-step plan for a team, club or staff ugly sweater party, from choosing a theme and contest categories to games, food and a simple timeline.

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A student handing a wrapped Christmas gift and a handmade card to a smiling teacher at a decorated classroom desk
Holidays

Christmas Gifts for Teachers: 3 Personalized Ideas They Will Use

A personal Christmas gift for a teacher does not have to be complicated. Here is how to choose between holiday pajamas, a name sweater and a classroom door sign, and w...

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Teenagers and parents in colorful football-themed knit Christmas sweaters laughing together at a festive team holiday party
Holidays

Football Ugly Christmas Sweaters: How to Pick One for Players, Parents and Team Parties

A football ugly Christmas sweater says a lot about who is wearing it. Here is how to match the design to a player, a proud parent or a house that cheers for two teams.

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Teenage volleyball player in a cozy living room on Christmas morning opening a wrapped gift beside a lit tree, a volleyball on the floor nearby
Holidays

Christmas Gifts for a High School Volleyball Player: 3 Personalized Ideas

Buying for a volleyball player this Christmas? Skip the gear and choose by how they will use the gift: an ornament for the tree, a throw for cold gyms or pajamas for t...

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A teenage football player in a hoodie opens a wrapped Christmas gift by a lit tree while his family watches from the living room couch.
Holidays

Christmas Gifts for a High School Football Player: 4 Personalized Ideas

Shopping for a football player this Christmas? Start with how they will use the gift, then pick a jersey, ornament, blanket or pajama set that carries their name and n...

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A grandmother unwraps a rolled maroon and gold fleece blanket tied with ribbon beside a decorated holiday tree while her family watches.
Holidays

Personalized School Spirit Blankets: Which Style Makes the Best Holiday Gift?

A school-spirit blanket is an easy holiday gift to get almost right and a little harder to get exactly right. Here is how to match a bold, classic or soft design to th...

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A family's holiday tree with a few sports and band-themed keepsake ornaments hanging near warm string lights.
Holidays

Holiday Ornaments for Student Athletes, Band and Cheer Families

A practical guide to holiday ornament keepsakes for student athletes, band members and cheer athletes, matched to the activity and kept simple.

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A group of teachers in simple Halloween looks with orange and black accessories laughing together in a bright school hallway decorated with paper pumpkins.
Holidays

Halloween at School: Teacher and Staff Costume and Spooky-Tee Ideas

Easy Halloween looks for teachers and school staff, from team themes to a simple spooky tee, plus the rules worth checking before you dress up.

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A mixed-age family group wears coordinated but varied holiday pajamas at a warm seasonal gathering.
Holidays

Matching Holiday Pajama Ideas for School Families and Teams

Matching holiday pajamas can set the mood for a family photo or a team party without anyone dressing identically. Find ways to coordinate by color, motif, and one smal...

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