Kari Hanson

Photo: Some children’s TV shows seem to have been invented to torture parents. The crazy giggling sun with a baby face haunting the skies of “Teletubbies,” and the wordless screaming of the characters in “Larva” come to mind. I can’t get out of the room f... See more

Photo: It’s that time of year again: the end-of-the-year lists have arrived! You’ve no doubt poured over your Spotify Wrapped and read countless articles about the best of just about everything from 2025. Well, we’ve got one more list for you: the most po... See more

Photo: It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for movies! Every year we are gifted with the season’s holiday movies, which tend to follow a standard formula: Two people who are unlikely to find love in a small town do just that. There are a few, mostl... See more

Photo: Get ready to shop, holiday markets are here! While it’s easy (and tempting) to just click your way through your holiday shopping online, there’s something special about going to a holiday market. From candles and soap to jewelry and toys — not to m... See more

Finding great holiday gifts doesn’t have to mean putting yourself into debt. Whether you’re shopping for kids, teens or grown-ups, there are plenty of thoughtful, fun and useful picks that fall into the inexpensive — but great! — gifts category. I’ve foun... See more