If you’re going to a white elephant party, this JBL portable speaker is the perfect, budget-friendly pick that is sure to have everyone fighting for it. The Bluetooth speaker lasts up to five hours on ...

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Do you love wrapping gifts? A gift-giver who enjoys crisp paper, opulent bows and a bit of holiday cheer? Or are you in the other camp, and would rather not pull out all the ribbons, tape and rolls of ...

So, you've found the perfect (or just...an okay) gift for your mom, dad, sis, or S.O.—now what? You could just toss it in a random bag and add a lil tissue paper. (Snooze!) Or, you could take a few ...