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The Most Popular Christmas Present Hiding Spot Is… the First Place Kids Look

If you’re a parent, it may seem like you could hide your kids’ presents INSIDE THE WALLS… and you’d still come home to see they’d sawed through the drywall to sneak a peek.

So maybe THIS is just admitting defeat:

According to a survey, the most popular place to hide Christmas gifts is: In a bedroom closet… the first place kids look is: In a bedroom closet… and the place where gifts are most commonly found is: Yep, a bedroom closet.

The second most-popular hiding spot is a spare room, followed by a coat closet… under the bed… the trunk of the car… a spare drawer or cabinet… the basement… the garage… and the attic.

Some tougher spots for them to investigate include: Another person’s house… “outside,” whatever that means… a shed… and a storage unit.

50% of people say they’ve had gifts they hid get found, while 50% claim they’ve been SUCCESSFUL at hiding gifts. Or maybe, they just haven’t found out that their hiding spot has been breached.

And now, just for fun, here’s a playful list of:

Failproof Ways to Keep Your Kids’ Christmas Present Hidden

Bury it under vegetables. Trust me, your kid won’t go near it.
Put it in a fancy vase and claim it’s Nana’s ashes. Hey, it works with your weed.
Make a deal with your neighbor that if he keeps it at his house, you won’t tell the rest of the street about that time you got his copy of “Amish Butter Churners Gone Wild” in the mail.
Don’t buy it until December 25th. As long as what your kid wants for Christmas is a gift card to 7/11.
Store it in the same apartment that keeps your boyfriend hidden from your husband.
Put it behind that fake rock for your house key… that everyone knows is a fake rock for your house key.
Continue hiding it in your bedroom closet. But lower your kid’s Ritalin dosage so he’s too unfocused to hunt for it.
Just give your kid the Christmas present she deserves: nothing. Problem solved.

Five Last-Minute Christmas Gifts That Aren’t Boring

If you just glanced at the calendar and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone.

The stress-shopping sweats of the Christmas season are real. But before you default to another “Merry Christmas, here’s a $25 card to a place you might like,” there are some great last-minute gift ideas that feel way more personal and still require almost no prep work.

Here are five great options that don’t involve grabbing the plastic rectangle at the checkout counter:

1. Digital Products
Streaming subscriptions, online courses, or video games. These deliver instantly, feel personalized, and require zero shipping or wrapping panic.

2. Experiences
Concert tickets, football tickets, or even a future trip. Just print the confirmation and slide it into a card. It feels big and meaningful without needing to shop in person.

3. Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin or even trending meme coins like Dogecoin. It’s modern, unique, and definitely not something they’ll already have under the tree.

4. Homemade Coupons
Promises like cooking their favorite dinner, covering the first round at their favorite bar, or handling a chore they hate. Simple, personal, and surprisingly sentimental.

5. Printed Photos in a Frame
Grab your favorite photos from your phone, print them, and put them in a nice frame. It’s fast, thoughtful, and usually a home run emotionally.

So don’t panic. You still have time, and you don’t have to settle for gift cards unless you really want to. These ideas are fast, meaningful, and guaranteed to beat the classic last-minute scramble.

The Top Holiday Moments Kids Get Excited About

The holidays can be a rough gig for kids. (Yeah, you sensed some sarcasm in my voice.)

A new survey of 2,000 Millennial parents with young kids dug into what actually gets kids hyped during the holiday season, and the results are extremely on-brand for anyone under four feet tall.

Predictably, gifts take the crown. A full 81% of kids go absolutely feral for presents.

Holiday lights and decorations come next at 72%, probably because kids are basically moths with snack privileges. Then it’s holiday foods and treats at 67%, which feels a lot like parents saying, “Yes, my children love sugar. Thank you for the insight.”

Time off school during winter break clocks in at 66%, followed closely by “holiday entertainment” at 62%. That’s probably the classics, like movies, TV specials, and school plays where at least one kid knocks over a cardboard tree.

Family traditions hit 60%, snow comes in at 52%, and outdoor activities follow at 51%.

Then there’s the cherished rite of staying up past bedtime at 44%, which kids treat like a once-in-a-lifetime Vegas residency.

Rounding out the list is “seeing extended family” at 43%. Realistically, that number reflects excitement about cousins, not the great-uncle who wants to tell everyone about his foot surgery.

The survey circled back to gifts, because kids do too.

Parents say the average child asks about presents 51 times during the holiday season, which works out to about twice a day. That’s dedication.

And the top place parents hide those gifts is in closets. Next is their bedroom, then the car, the basement, and the garage.

So yes, kids may suffer through itchy sweaters, endless photos, and Uncle Rick talking about how much they’ve grown… but the holidays still offer plenty of magic in the form of sugar, lights, snow, and the eternal quest to locate hidden gifts.

Are We All Feeling the Pressure to Buy Presents for Our Coworkers?

If your workplace just sent out an email announcing Secret Santa and your first instinct was to fake your own disappearance, you are not alone. But before you start complaining, remember the alternative: buying gifts for half your office like you’re Santa with a corporate expense account.

A new report found that 64% of companies do some kind of employee gift exchange.

Sounds harmless enough, until you learn that more than half of employees feel pressured to buy multiple gifts for multiple coworkers.

That includes your teammates, your supervisor, your supervisor’s supervisor (because strategic gifting is absolutely a thing), and the people who report to you, who are probably also panicking about what to get you. It’s the holiday gift-giving ouroboros. (And honestly, *I* deserve a gift for that very clever reference.)

About one-third of employees say they feel “a lot” or “extreme” pressure to participate.

Gen Z and Millennials feel it the hardest, probably because they already spend most of December trying to find gifts for 57 cousins. And 46% say they feel expected to spend a specific amount on each gift, which is exactly how you end up panicking in a Target aisle asking yourself, “Does this candle smell like leadership potential?”

Of course, the problem isn’t just the financial strain. Office gift-giving can get messy fast. It can create favoritism, weird obligations, or that awkward moment when someone gives their boss an expensive gourmet gift box while you show up with… socks. Very nice socks, but still socks.

This is why structured gift exchanges like Secret Santa or White Elephant actually make sense, as long as they replace personal gift-giving instead of adding a second layer of festive chaos. One gift. One budget. No emotional landmines.

So if your office insists on holiday gifting, the best-case scenario is a fun little exchange where everybody laughs, someone ends up with a novelty mug that says “World’s Okayest Coworker,” and no one feels obligated to give their boss a $25 fruit basket to secure a Q1 performance review.

10 Hilarious Gifts for the Dad Who Loves to Laugh

Let’s be honest: no one loves a good groan-worthy pun or oddly specific gadget more than Dad. This Father’s Day, skip the ties and give him something that’ll actually make him LOL. From novelty books to absurd socks and prank gifts, we’ve rounded up 10 quirky picks guaranteed to bring on a belly laugh.

1. Googly Eyes Emergency Kit

Because nothing says “emotionally stable father figure” like slapping googly eyes on a banana at 7AM. This pocket-sized tin of 150 eyeballs lets Dad bring everyday objects to life—so now even the remote control can judge your life choices.

Promising Review: “I’ve been putting these on everything at work. The office is littered with dozens of pairs of googly eyes, making it hard to throw away empty jumbo glue sticks or tissue boxes bc of the unwavering eye contact. It’s like throwing away a baby. Nobody knows who’s doing it, 10/10.” // Grace

Get a tin of 150 from Amazon for $8.95.

2. Banana Phone

Why get Dad Apple AirPods when you can get him a banana phone? This Bluetooth-enabled fruit connects to his smartphone, letting him chat away while everyone around questions his sanity. Bonus: 1% of proceeds go to gorilla conservation—so he’s not just monkeying around; he’s saving them too.

Promising Review: This is a great bluetooth handset. It doubles as a bluetooth speaker. It can be used to communicate with Alexa. I have used this with my phone and my Fire Max 11. I am also planning to use it with my computer. If you want a bluetooth handset that will drive you bananas this is the one for you. // Edward Balen

Get it on Amazon for $39.99

3. The Very Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes

He’s already telling bad jokes—now he has over 300 more. This book is the ultimate dad arsenal: a cringe-inducing collection of puns, groaners, and eye-rolls that will make you question why you ever gave him a platform. Guaranteed to make him laugh. Guaranteed to make you walk out of the room.

Promising review: I got this for my dad for Father’s Day, and he loved it! He didn’t stop telling dad jokes the rest of the day (I may have created a monster…) // E. Stewart

Get it on Amazon for $9.97

4. Dad Joke Pens

This hilarious set of imbossed pens is perfect for the father that is giving “dad joke energy,” but can never remember how it goes. Each one features a classic dad joke (and punchline), ensuring that his groan-worthy humor is (literally) always at hand. He’ll be cracking jokes and crossing off his to-do list with a smile.

Get it on Off the Wagon for $11.99

5. Chicken Feet Finger Puppets

Finally, the gift Dad never asked for but will absolutely abuse. These disturbingly detailed finger-sized chicken feet turn his hands into clucking nightmares. Great for pecking at the remote, scratching his head thoughtfully, or silently judging your life choices across the dinner table.

Promising review: I bought this product to make a Baba Yaga Hut for my Dungeons and Dragons game. Great product. Recommended! // M.E. Guth

Get it on Amazon for $6.94

6. Potty Putter Toilet Time Golf Game

For the dad who believes multitasking means combining bathroom breaks with golf practice, the Potty Putter is his new throne-side companion. This mini-golf set turns his bathroom into a putting green, ensuring that no moment is wasted—even the most private ones. Complete with a putting mat, mini club, two balls, and a “Do Not Disturb” sign, it’s the perfect gift for the man who truly has everything, including questionable time management skills.

Promising review: Had my dad cackling ! He’s always spending hours and hours trapped in the bathroom at home so for Christmas decided to give him something to do while he’s in there 😂 he bout rolled out of his chair. Perfect gag gift! // Abbie Reynolds

Get it on Amazon for $19.99

7. Funko Pop! Yourself

What do you get the dad who already thinks he’s a pop culture icon? A collectible version of himself, obviously. With Funko’s custom builder, you can immortalize Dad in 4 inches of plastic glory—complete with cargo shorts, grill tongs, and the smirk of a man who just told a joke about gas station hot dogs. It’s the perfect gift for the father who loves being the main character… even if he’s mostly just talking to the dog.

Get it on Funko for $40.00

8. Weird Medieval Guys Guide to the Dark Times

For the dad who thinks his jokes are timeless, this book proves that medieval humor was just as bizarre. Packed with peculiar illustrations and questionable advice from the Middle Ages, it’s a hilarious journey through history’s oddities. From naming your dog “Garlik” to surviving dragon encounters, it’s the perfect read for the father who appreciates the truly weird.

Promising review: I didn’t expect the book to be so beautifully designed and printed. Plus, the illustrations and author’s comments are hilarious. This book would make a great gift. // Chicago Lady

Get it on Amazon for $17.99

9. World’s Best Farter Socks

Finally, a pair of socks that honors Dad’s true legacy. These soft, comfy socks deliver the perfect punchline with every step. Great for Father’s Day or any day he needs a reminder that we know what the “World’s Best Father” trophy really says.

Get it on Off the Wagon for $12.99

10. A Bag of Nothing

For the dad who claims he wants “nothing” for Father’s Day, take him at his word with this hilarious gag gift. The “Bag of Nothing” is exactly that – a clear plastic bag with a label that reads, “A BAG OF NOTHING. Whether he’s a master of dad jokes or just hard to shop for, this gift delivers a laugh and a light-hearted reminder to be careful what he wishes for.

Promising review: My dad loved it. He got exactly what he asked for! // Madison Chaplin

Get it on Etsy for $3.20