Woman's Day December/January 2025

Joy Cho’s secret to throwing a stress-free soiree: Task guests with picking up croissants from different local bakeries (or online shops). Then brew a pot of coffee or tea; cut into the assortment of flaky, buttery goods; and have everyone taste-test and vote on their favorites. Host your own event on Croissant Day—it’s a fun way to discover hidden neighborhood gems and find your next go-to pastry! how to reach us EDITORIAL email womansday@hearst.com telephone 212-649-2000 mail Reader Mail, Woman’s Day 300 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 REPRINTS AND EPRINTS Contact Brian Kolb, Wright’s Reprints, 877-652-5295 or bkolb@wrightsreprints.com SUBSCRIPTIONS online womansday.com/service mail Woman’s Day PO Box 37870 Boone, IA 50037-0870 telephone 800-234-2960 Inspiration to go Our portable box of Bible verse cards will help you find words of…

The saying “It’s better to give than to receive” is pretty darn accurate. I guess that’s why it’s a cliché. LOL! Scientists have found that gift-giving can light up key reward pathways in our brains associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a “warm glow” effect. Suddenly holiday shopping doesn’t seem so stressful, right?! Here are a few of my picks, but remember: The best present is just to be present for loved ones. Happy, merry everything! @meaghanbmurphy @theyaylist My Holi-Yay! List Gifts I want to give (and get) this year TECH SPLURGE The only thing on my teen daughter’s wish list is AirPods Max headphones (shown in orange). $549, apple.com NOTHING BUNDT THE BEST Mini Bundtinis are a sweet idea when you don’t “gnome” what to bring as…

MIDAS TOUCH Metallic gold foil makes this festive 500-piece puzzle feel fancy. Rifle Paper Co. “Nutcracker Brigade” Holiday Jigsaw Puzzle, $34, riflepaperco.com A VASE YOU CAN BREAK (APART) This chic, display-worthy 3D puzzle doubles as a functional bud vase! (There’s a water cup hidden inside.) PieceRelax Puzzle Vase in Summer Blossom, $35, Amazon DYNAMIC ART This woman-owned small business offers a variety of quirky-cool designs. Birdie Puzzles “Rainy Day” 1,000-Piece Puzzle, $ 32, birdiepuzzles.com MAKE IT PERSONAL Turn your favorite photo into a heartwarming rainy-day activity. Minted Everything Custom Puzzle by Design Lotus, $42, minted.com NO-BAKE TREAT A puzzle depicting a cozy Christmas bakery is packaged inside this sweet structure. Galison Joy Laforme “Gingerbread Cottage” 500-Piece Puzzle, $ 20, galison.com…

A YEAR IN BLOOM by Lucy Bellamy This bright coffee table book is a grower’s guide to the most stunning garden ever. It showcases 150 bulbs (handpicked by distinguished gardeners and garden designers) alongside expert planting advice and beautiful photography. TAYLOR SWIFT (SPOTLIGHT ON A LEGEND) Fill that blank space on your (or any Swiftie’s) shelf with this insider’s look at the life and career of a musical icon. womansday.com/taylorswift WHERE ARE YOU? GROWN-UP EDITION This unique personalized book from Wonderbly (wonderbly.com) is like a version of Where’s Waldo? starring…you! THE HOLIDAY HONEYMOON SWITCH by Julia McKay Fans of Hallmark Christmas movies will fall for this romance about look-alike friends who swap places. BEACH SANTA by M.B. Paradise Let kids be inspired by this picture book about an off-the-clock Santa…

the price is…what?! “La Peregrina,” a pearl necklace once owned by Elizabeth Taylor, sold at auction for a record-breaking price of $11,842,500.…

DIY GIFT BALL First create a giant plastic-wrap ball, layering in little goodies. When the game begins, the person with the ball starts to unwrap it as fast as they can while wearing oven mitts. Meanwhile, the person to their left tries to roll doubles—when they do, it’s their turn to unwrap the ball. Each person keeps the items they unwrap, and the game ends when the last goodie is claimed! TO THE LETTER Players have one minute to form words in crossword fashion using the letters they roll with 15 special letter dice. Yes, there will be panic! Fighting Words Dice Game, $24, brassmonkeygoods.com ACROSS THE AGES Everyone from Boomers to Gen Z-ers will have a blast dancing, acting, and answering trivia questions to show off their generational knowledge. Mind…