Gift Guide

22 Harry Potter Gifts for the Ultimate Harry Potter Fan

Posted on July 23, 2021

Hoping to make this gifting magical for the “Harry Potter” fan in your life?

Shop TODAY has rounded up 23 gifts options that any Hogwarts-loving muggle will adore. From socks and mugs to pajamas, model trains and more, these “Harry Potter” gifts are sure to cast quite the spell on any fan.

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Harry Potter Face Mask

$11.60

Rep the franchise while sporting this season’s hottest accessory — the face mask. Choose between Hermoine’s iconic quote, a golden snitch, a Hogwarts express design and more.

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Pull-On Slipper Socks

$12.00

Your little ones will love wearing these luxe Harry Potter slippers. All they’ll need is their favorite house robe to match.

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Harry Potter Gifts Throw Blanket

$30.95

This comfy throw blanket is an easy way to show your love for the magical film series while cozying up on the coach with a Butterbeer.

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20+ Celebrity Baby Shower Themes to Inspire

Posted on July 21, 2021

ROOC Gretchen Rossi and Slade's Baby Shower — Gretchen Rossi’s Baby Shower

Watching our fave visual search platform, Pinterest, we noticed that baby shower themes were a trending topic, so we thought it would be fun to revisit some of our fave baby shower posts from years past.

Here are the top most searched

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The Best Plane Toys for Entertaining Wiggly Toddlers

Posted on July 21, 2021

Toddlers and plane rides aren’t exactly the perfect combination.

In fact, it’s more of a perfect storm—enclosed space, tons of strangers in close proximity, pressure changes, etc. You get the picture and have also likely experienced traveling with your toddler first hand, so you know it can be quite a daunting experience.

There are tons of articles dedicated to traveling with toddlers, including packing lists, advice and tips. Of course, you’re going to want to bring tons of snacks and perhaps a tablet, but there are also lots of fun, engaging plane toys that are easy to pack.

We’ve rounded up 12 of the best plane toys for toddlers that are not only super entertaining but will also spark their imagination, help them develop fine motor skills and even help them learn a thing or two about STEM.

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Playskool Classic Dressy Kids Dolls

$37.66

Toddlers can learn to button, snap, zip and tie with this awesome plush toy by Playskool. This toy is great for practicing fine motor skills and also makes a fun travel buddy.

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Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube

$27.99

Musical toys are great for keeping kids entertained, but not so great for the adults who have to listen to them play over and over again. This Mozart Magic Cube is actually soothing and encourages toddlers to put together sounds and music to create their own masterpiece. There is even a low volume setting perfect for plane rides.

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Melissa & Doug K’S Kids My First Activity Book

$14.99

This cloth activity book has built-in handles and includes fun first activities like buttoning, buckling, peek-a-boo, counting, matching and telling time. The soft material makes it easy to pack in a carry on or toddler backpack.

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The Best Toddler Beds to Ease the Transition From Baby to Big Kid

Posted on July 21, 2021

Toddlerhood comes with many changes — some big, some small — but one of the most important is the transition from crib to bed. If your toddler is breaking out of their crib, they might be signaling to you that they are ready for big-kid beds.

There are no strict guidelines as to what age kids should switch to a toddler bed, but they can start to show interest as early as 18 months and as late as 4 years old.

While some kids may be enthusiastic about the idea of a toddler bed, for others, the thought of a big bed can be scary. Toddlers’ worlds are changing every day — potty training, new siblings, new school, and more — and life can get overwhelming, so it’s best to keep sleep stress-free and straightforward.

Dream On Me Convertible Toddler Beds

Price:$101.99

This toddler bed comes with detachable rails on either side and is low to the ground for added safety. Plus, the solid-wood foundation makes the bed extra sturdy. It also comes in many different colors and fits a standard toddler bed mattress. You can’t go wrong with this pick.

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Dream On Me Emma 3-in-1 Convertible Toddler Beds

Price:$141.00

For parents concerned that they won’t be getting the best bang for their buck with a bed their kids only use for a few years, this toddler bed converts into a table and two chairs after kids grow out of it. Note: The conversion kit is sold separately.

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Monarch Hill Ivy Toddler Beds

Price:$134.00

This toddler bed features built-in guard rails that help keep your little one from rolling off. It’s also quite sturdy, and many parents praise how easy it is to assemble.

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The 20 Best Toddler Bedding Sets, Quilts, Comforters, and Other Must-Haves

Posted on July 21, 2021

Shop the best toddler bedding in “Toy Story,” construction, and unicorn prints — just to name a few!

Your little one is big enough for his or her own bed. Or maybe, your almost-big kid is still in the crib but has outgrown babyish bedding. Either way, we scoped out the cutest, comfiest, most toddler-approved bedding to help make your growing child’s room almost as special as they are.

Meet the pillows, quilts, comforters and sheet sets sized just right for a budding big boy or girl. Both parents and kiddos will adore the fun themes represented in our roundup of the best toddler bedding to shop in 2020. Think llamas and dinos, woodland creatures and, of course, princesses. We also included neutrals and patterns inspired by modern sensibilities to fit a wide array of home decors and personal aesthetics.

Here’s hoping you find the perfect inspiration for designing a toddler bed your darling will doze off in, no questions asked. Hey, a parent can dream too, right?

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Aztec 4-Piece Set

$60.22

Get it all in one with this Southwest-inspired toddler bedding set that’s both stylish and affordable for your lil’ man’s first big boy bed.

Specifications:

Comforter, flat and fitted sheet and pillowcase included

BUY FROM AMAZON

Parachute Toddler Pillow

$29

This hypoallergenic pillow is the ideal size to carry you from baby feedings to bedtime in a big boy bed. Reviewers say the size is right, and this is one comfy pillow kids love!

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Toddler Pink Quilted Comforter

$19.99

Cute and comfy doesn’t have to cost much. We love this huggable pink comforter that will match so many toddler rooms.

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Halsey Welcomes 1st Child, Son, Ender Ridley

Posted on July 20, 2021

Halsey is now a mom!

The “Without Me” singer reportedly gave birth to her first child, Ender Ridley Aydin, on July 14. Today, she posted heartwarming black-and-white photos of her holding Ender in her arms as her screenwriter boyfriend Alev Aydin looks on, along with a breastfeeding photo.

“Gratitude. For the most ‘rare’ and euphoric birth. Powered by love,” Halsey captioned.

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12 Brilliant Potty Training Tools & Toilets That

Posted on July 20, 2021

Prepare for potty training by stocking up on these must-have items. Our list of supplies will help you and your child ease into this developmental milestone.

Kids seem to learn something new every day. But out of all the developmental milestones to achieve, there’s only one that equally instills fear and pride in the hearts of mothers everywhere: teaching your infant to use the bathroom. Fortunately, there are so many potty training products that make learning so more simpler.

Unlike other landmarks, potty training challenges can sometimes impede progress, in a way. Think about it. They’ve spent their whole lives peeing and pooping comfortably in their pants, and all of a sudden their parents want them to drop everything (including their pants) and go do their business while sitting on a cold, hard piece of porcelain multiple times per day.

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Summer Infant My Size Potty

$26.48

For some children, starting on a training potty that looks like the real thing can make the inevitable transition easier. Enter this porcelain lookalike potty. It’s just like the ones grown-ups use (minus the plumbing), and it features a pretend flusher and a built-in wipes compartment for convenience. A clip-on splashguard helps keep pee in the bowl, which can be removed for easy cleaning.

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Potty Training Seat with Ladder

$19.90

Helping your child get one step closer to potty independence, this combined step stool and potty seat lets little ones get on the potty all by themselves. No-slip floor pads and handles help keep your little one safe while protecting your flooring from scratches, and a collapsible frame allows for easy storage once your kid has this potty thing down pat.

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Fisher-Price Learn-to-Flush Potty

$26

A little encouragement can go a long way for kids who are potty training. This electronic Learn-to-Flush potty has built-in sensors that detect wetness, so when your little one makes it to the potty in time, the cheerful, smiling potty plays music and sounds as a reward. After getting down to business, kids will love the pretend flush feature. Additionally, the blue seat fits on grownup toilets to make the transition to the real thing easier.

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10 Houseplants That Make the Best Gifts

Posted on July 19, 2021

Searching for a houseplant that’ll make an incredible gift for a friend or family member? No problem.

“While pleasing to the eye, houseplants symbolize growth and change, making them the perfect housewarming gift for those starting a new chapter in their lives,” says Sophia Faban, a representative for Urban Stems.

“They’re also known to be helpful to the mind, body, and spirit with air-purifying and soothing properties.” Whether you’re looking for a plant with symbolic meaning (of friendship, love, or the like) or one that thrives with little to no care, there’s bound to be one available for everyone on your list. Plants add a touch of greenery to every space, and, therefore brighten up any room.

The next time you’re in the market for the best houseplants to gift, spare yourself the legwork and shop one of the Here.

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Marimo Moss Ball

$25

This aquatic algae can survive in essentially any level of light or environment with little to no maintenance, crowning them the perfect gift. Known to bring luck in regards to love, life, and prosperity, Marimo moss balls make the ideal pick-me-up gift to send to a friend you’re thinking of or missing.

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Calathea Beauty Star

$35

Known for its striking pink and white striped pattern, the beauty star will quite literally become a star of your home. During the day, its leaves will open up from the center and in the evening, it’ll close up like hands in prayer, which is why it’s nicknamed the “prayer plant.” It’ll thrive in environments that mirror the humid tropics and needs to be consistently misted to boost its humidity.

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Fiddle Leaf Fig

$42

Famous for its broad, vibrant green leaves with veining, the fiddle leaf fig prefers a stable environment. As its namesake suggests, it can be as fickle as a fiddle when your home temperatures fluctuate. Warning: In order to survive, this plant needs bright sunlight.

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The Best Laundry Baskets and Hampers

Posted on July 19, 2021

All this time at home probably has you reevaluating some aspects of your home that maybe aren’t as functional (or attractive) as they should be, like how you store your dirty laundry.

So you can finally get rid of the hamper that’s falling apart or retire your laundry bin from college, we rounded up a bunch of functional laundry bins in all sorts of sizes to help you find the right one for you whether you’re shopping for a teen, a kid, or yourself. And if you decide more than just your laundry situation needs a revamp, we have roundups of office chairs, desk organizers, and inexpensive but nice-looking sofas.

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Handy Laundry Mesh Popup Laundry Hamper

$8

Besides its heavy-duty construction, reviewers also note the hamper’s impressive capacity. “It actually holds more laundry that you would think by looking at it,” writes one, and another says, “I can transport both my clothes and large tub of laundry detergent in it without feeling like it will rip.” It’s not surprising that one reviewer says this workhorse of a hamper “makes doing laundry almost fun.”

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Household Essentials Double Hamper Laundry Sorter

$38

Along with being durable (one reviewer writes, “I’ve now had this for over a year and it’s still in perfect condition”), this hamper earns praise from reviewers for its good looks. “This blends perfectly with the neutral and brown tones of my decor,” says one reviewer, and another adds, it “looks so nice and does not need to be hidden inside a closet.” And thanks to the lid, one reviewer raves, “this sucker looks nice and modern and hides your stinky clothes like a garbage wearing a tuxedo.”

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Household Essentials Double Hamper Laundry Sorter

$15

“This is a genius invention,” a reviewer raves of this space-saving hanging hamper. “The rolling carts and laundry bins we’ve tried take up too much precious floor space,” explains one reviewer, and another notes that this one “makes my small laundry room feel bigger.” Along with saving floor space, reviewers love that “it doesn’t stick out too far, even when towels are in it,” and has “a zipper down the back making it easy to empty into the washer without having to pull everything out from the top

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30 Unique Home Chess Sets

Posted on July 19, 2021

When accessorizing a home office, library or a stylish coffee table, nothing says sophistication quite like a home chess set.

A basic chess set is easy to come by, but what about something a bit more special, something that is as unique as you and your home? This collection of unique chess boards and glamorous pieces offers up some great conversation starters-and some real bank-breakers!

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HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS

WOBBLE CHESS SET

$204.80

This Wobble chess set offers up a novel and animated approach to the classically reserved game. Each square of the board is curved to contain the jiggling pieces.

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Dragon Chess Set

$298.00

Fantasy fans will love this dragon chess set-another good option for home libraries, or even a computer games room.

BUY FROM AMAZON

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Hoping to make this gifting magical for the “Harry Potter” fan in your life?

Harry Potter Face Mask

$11.60

Rep the franchise while sporting this season’s hottest accessory — the face mask. Choose between Hermoine’s iconic quote, a golden snitch, a Hogwarts express design and more.

Pull-On Slipper Socks

$12.00

Your little ones will love wearing these luxe Harry Potter slippers. All they’ll need is their favorite house robe to match.

Harry Potter Gifts Throw Blanket

$30.95

This comfy throw blanket is an easy way to show your love for the magical film series while cozying up on the coach with a Butterbeer.

Toddlers and plane rides aren’t exactly the perfect combination.

We’ve rounded up 12 of the best plane toys for toddlers that are not only super entertaining but will also spark their imagination, help them develop fine motor skills and even help them learn a thing or two about STEM.

Playskool Classic Dressy Kids Dolls

$37.66

Toddlers can learn to button, snap, zip and tie with this awesome plush toy by Playskool. This toy is great for practicing fine motor skills and also makes a fun travel buddy.

Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube

$27.99

Melissa & Doug K’S Kids My First Activity Book

$14.99

This cloth activity book has built-in handles and includes fun first activities like buttoning, buckling, peek-a-boo, counting, matching and telling time. The soft material makes it easy to pack in a carry on or toddler backpack.

Toddlerhood comes with many changes — some big, some small — but one of the most important is the transition from crib to bed. If your toddler is breaking out of their crib, they might be signaling to you that they are ready for big-kid beds.

Dream On Me Convertible Toddler Beds

Price:$101.99

This toddler bed comes with detachable rails on either side and is low to the ground for added safety. Plus, the solid-wood foundation makes the bed extra sturdy. It also comes in many different colors and fits a standard toddler bed mattress. You can’t go wrong with this pick.

Dream On Me Emma 3-in-1 Convertible Toddler Beds

Price:$141.00

For parents concerned that they won’t be getting the best bang for their buck with a bed their kids only use for a few years, this toddler bed converts into a table and two chairs after kids grow out of it. Note: The conversion kit is sold separately.

Monarch Hill Ivy Toddler Beds

Price:$134.00

This toddler bed features built-in guard rails that help keep your little one from rolling off. It’s also quite sturdy, and many parents praise how easy it is to assemble.

Shop the best toddler bedding in “Toy Story,” construction, and unicorn prints — just to name a few!

Aztec 4-Piece Set

$60.22

Get it all in one with this Southwest-inspired toddler bedding set that’s both stylish and affordable for your lil’ man’s first big boy bed.

Specifications:Comforter, flat and fitted sheet and pillowcase included

Parachute Toddler Pillow

$29

This hypoallergenic pillow is the ideal size to carry you from baby feedings to bedtime in a big boy bed. Reviewers say the size is right, and this is one comfy pillow kids love!

Toddler Pink Quilted Comforter

$19.99

Cute and comfy doesn’t have to cost much. We love this huggable pink comforter that will match so many toddler rooms.

Prepare for potty training by stocking up on these must-have items. Our list of supplies will help you and your child ease into this developmental milestone.

Summer Infant My Size Potty

$26.48

Potty Training Seat with Ladder

$19.90

Fisher-Price Learn-to-Flush Potty

$26

Searching for a houseplant that’ll make an incredible gift for a friend or family member? No problem.

Marimo Moss Ball

$25

Calathea Beauty Star

$35

Fiddle Leaf Fig

$42

Famous for its broad, vibrant green leaves with veining, the fiddle leaf fig prefers a stable environment. As its namesake suggests, it can be as fickle as a fiddle when your home temperatures fluctuate. Warning: In order to survive, this plant needs bright sunlight.

All this time at home probably has you reevaluating some aspects of your home that maybe aren’t as functional (or attractive) as they should be, like how you store your dirty laundry.

Handy Laundry Mesh Popup Laundry Hamper

$8

Household Essentials Double Hamper Laundry Sorter

$38

Household Essentials Double Hamper Laundry Sorter

$15

When accessorizing a home office, library or a stylish coffee table, nothing says sophistication quite like a home chess set.

WOBBLE CHESS SET

$204.80

This Wobble chess set offers up a novel and animated approach to the classically reserved game. Each square of the board is curved to contain the jiggling pieces.

Dragon Chess Set

$298.00

Fantasy fans will love this dragon chess set-another good option for home libraries, or even a computer games room.

Specifications:

Comforter, flat and fitted sheet and pillowcase included