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Yes, Halloween and Thanksgiving still have their moment in the spotlight before winter officially takes over. But if you’re the type who likes to get a head start on holiday shopping (and spare your December self a little stress), now is the perfect time to snag a few Christmas gifts while they’re still in stock. Plus, spreading out your shopping can be a whole lot kinder to your wallet. Naturally, beloved plush brand Jellycat is already getting into the holiday spirit. The 2026 Christmas collection is already here, bringing plenty of festive cuteness. Here’s everything you need to know. What is the 2026 Christmas Jellycat collection? This year’s holiday collection is packed with cuddly winter creatures, festive Amusables, and all the cozy, Christmasy charm you’d expect from Jellycat. And as always, the beloved plush toys are made with high-quality fabrics under ethical working conditions. The new friends for 2026 include: Amuseables Mullover Spiced Drin...

It usually starts with one seemingly simple thought. Tomorrow is Monday. One minute, you’re enjoying the last stretch of your weekend. The next, you’re mentally opening your inbox , rehearsing tomorrow’s meeting in your head and remembering those three things you swore you would deal with on Friday and somehow never got to. Your shoulders tense. Your stomach twists. The weekend was supposed to last until you were nestled in bed, but your brain is already sounding Monday morning’s alarm clock. That familiar shift from relaxed to vaguely doomed is what people mean when they talk about the Sunday scaries. And if you’ve ever Googled “ what are the Sunday scaries ” while actively experiencing them, you’re far from alone. In a 2025 survey by Adobe of 1,004 full-time U.S. employees, 82% said they had experienced the Sunday scaries. And it gets worse: 42% said they had lost sleep over them, and 35% reported physical symptoms such as headaches, ten...

Chances are, you’re holding on to an old iPhone or a cracked Android tablet you haven’t used in … let’s just say a really long time. Maybe you think it could come in handy, especially if your new device ever goes on the fritz, or that it could be worth money someday. Or maybe you just don’t know how to dispose of it properly . All legit reasons, even as the tech clutter keeps (and keeps) accumulating. Well, we have some good news for you: Your time has finally come—and you’re about to save a bundle with this clever upcycling hack. I have turned old devices into everything from digital photo frames to oversized TV remotes, but my favorite trick , by far, is turning them into security cameras. You can put them in a nursery like a baby monitor, watch your pets while you’re at the office or even prop them up on windowsills to keep an eye on your packages. It works like a charm, just like a pricey Nest camera—except it’s free. It...

I consider myself a small-talk connoisseur. We moved a lot when I was a kid, so I had to get good at connecting with strangers quickly or else no one would have shown up to my birthday parties. Now, as an adult, I’m always down to discuss road construction, light news and even the weather (honestly, there’s so much to say about it these days!). Of course, there are times when small talk gets stuck in the “How are you? I’m fine. How are you?” death spiral, but I’d argue that’s just small talk done badly. Not everyone agrees with me—in fact, some people are even calling for the end of small talk, saying that it can be impersonal, a waste of time and even rude. So I decided to spend a whole day skipping small talk and just opening with whatever deep conversation topic was on my mind. Here’s how it went: To a friend at the gym: “Hey, how are the testosterone injections going? What’s your sperm count at now?” To a cashi...

People never agree on anything these days, but they sure seem to agree on Dolly Parton , who died last week at the age of 80. And why wouldn’t they? She spent her life bringing music, joy and kindness to a world that doesn’t always give back in return. Tributes are coming in from all over the world, from King Charles, who had the royal guard play “9 to 5” outside Buckingham Palace, to the University of Tennessee football team, who will celebrate Dolly on their helmets during the 2026 season. Plans are even underway to rename the Nashville airport in her honor. And now, there’s news that we might be getting a Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25. That day will mark the one-month anniversary of the icon’s death , and we can’t think of a more appropriate day to celebrate. If you’re scratching your head at the significance, keep reading as we explore why this might actually happen. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for...