Ask most new mamas what they really want for the holidays, and chances are you'll get one answer: a full night's sleep! While that's something nearly impossible to deliver to new parents, it is possible to provide some much-needed relief and relaxation during the waking hours. Click through for a selection of items that will bring a smile to any new mama's face, even through her haze of sleep Read more

Looking for some last-minute gift ideas? Check out my picks for quick DIY projects and some inexpensive and uncomplicated (yet sure to please) gifts you can easily put together for last-minute gifts! Read more

So maybe you weren't actually going to purchase the $20 million submarine for sale in the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog, but it doesn't hurt to look, right? Well, actually that may not be the case, anymore. In light of the recession, retailers are scaling back fantasy gifts traditionally offered around the holidays. Take a peek at the scaled-down luxury gifts of the season. Photos courtesy of Read more

Are you racking your brain about what to get all the tackiest people on your holiday gift list? Have no fear: As an authority on all things tacky, I have scoured the Internet for the most tasteless, tantalizing, and hilarious gifts I could find. So what are you waiting for? Start your shopping. Read more

Valentine's Day may seem like frivolous holiday filled with flowers and chocolate, but its beginnings are rooted in Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Love letters, small gifts, and sweets are common ways to commemorate the day in nearly every country that celebrates it (and even those that aren't supposed to), but they all put their own twist on it. From Sweden to Saudi Arabia, see how Read more

Miranda Kerr dined with her mom, Therese, and her two guys, Flynn and Orlando Bloom, at Potts Point in Sydney earlier today. The foursome smiled as they left the restaurant, and Flynn even got a lift from grandma. Flynn celebrated his first birthday last month, and at the time Miranda said he was just on the cusp of walking. Now, Flynn is starting to strut his stuff like his supermodel mom. Read more

Valentine's Day doesn't exactly send us into a gift-buying frenzy, but since the holiday is about showing your love for someone special, a little token or trinket doesn't hurt. Looking for some geeky but sweet ideas? Look no further than our list of 19 Valentine's Day gifts for your favorite geek. Read more

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. With Valentine's Day upon us, Darcy shares some original — and sweet! — crafts she and her three girls put together for the holiday. With three little girls — Pipa, Ella, and Daisy — who adore all things hearts and sweets, Valentine's Day is always a Read more

Reese Witherspoon threw on a printed skirt and navy sweater to run errands in Brentwood today. She was out and about following a fun night at the premiere of This Means War yesterday. Reese wore a strapless Miu Miu dress for the occasion and stopped to sign autographs and chat with fans before heading into the screening. Her leading men Tom Hardy and Chris Pine were also on hand as was costar and Read more

There are too many holidays to celebrate in a year with your sweetheart — Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Valentine's Day. If you plan to fork out lots of money for every single gift, that might leave your wallet feeling a bit bare. Go easy on your V Day present and pick one that's affordable. It's the thought that counts! Read more