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The Art of the Well-Stuffed Stocking

THE CHRISTMAS ENTHUSIASTS on the Strategist team gathered to discuss the oversize socks they drape on their couches and what they put inside them.

FRIENDS Like THESE

When Brian Jordan Alvarez finally made it big with his FX series, English Teacher, he brought his friends along with him, just like they'd always dreamed. Except one.

THE BIGGEST PODCAST MOMENTS OF THE YEAR

A STRANGE THING happened with podcasts in 2024: The industry was repeatedly thrust into the spotlight owing to a preponderance of head-turning events and a presidential-election cycle that radically foregrounded the medium's consequential nature. To reflect this, we've carved out a list of ten big moments from the year as refracted through podcasting.

"Breathing like this cured my incontinence!"

After suffering with bladder leaks following the birth of her children, Kim Vopni discovered a hack that supercharged her Kegels to strengthen her pelvic floor...and changed her life

How to melt stubborn menopause belly fat

\"I've seen a big shift in my body since I went into perimenopause,\" shares menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal, author of How to Menopause (March 2025).

Burn fat in your sleep

By mid-December, most of us are short on time and energy-yet we'd still love to slim down a bit before Santa arrives. Is there a realistic way to make it happen? \"Yes!\" says 60 Seconds to Slim author Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., who is sharing holiday-friendly hacks proven to rev metabolism 24/7. \"That means burning more fat even as we sleep,\" she says. Readers who've tested just one or two of her hacks report shedding 1 to 2 pounds a week with no special diet. And Schoffro Cook adds that the strategies tend to soothe inflammation inside our body, which helps release water weight. The bottom line: With minimal effort, we can truly drop a pant size by Christmas Eve!

Eat to fix your health hassles

A few quick 'hacks' let you enjoy every bite of your festive favorites without concerns over blood-sugar spikes, high blood pressure or painful bloating getting in the way. The best part? They couldn't be easier.

Natural relief from back pain

With so much fun to be had during the holidays, the last thing you want is to be sidelined with back pain.

Make it merry!

Spread joy with these too-cute treats that are a cinch to make with our simple decorating technique

Rescued by an angel

When Woman's World reader Nancy Panko's grandson fell off a roof, he felt arms holding him. He says it was his guardian angel.

"This deaf pup gives hope to hundreds of kids!"

When teacher Chris Hannah adopted a deaf pit bull, he was inspired by his nephew, who is also deaf. But Chris never could have imagined how much hope and love the dog would inspire in so many others

"Help me feel more joy this holiday!"

It's a fraught time of year for so many reasons, but our experts promise you can beat the holiday blues and rediscover true contentment

Best new holiday books

Woman's World Book Club

"I'm getting invited to holiday parties with gift exchanges. I want to attend, but the cost of extra presents really adds up. How can I stay within my budget but also participate?"

Most of us can certainly relate to your situation: We’re thrilled when family and friends include us in Christmas festivities, but when these events also include Secret Santa or White Elephant gift swaps, we’re faced with having to buy presents we hadn’t budgeted for.

At home with Dolly

The country star teams up with her sister Rachel to share festive family favorites from their new cookbook

GOOD on PAPER

Using traditional Philippine techniques and recycled magazines and newsprint, Lori Weitzner champions the powers of page and plant with wallcoverings crafted entirely by hand.

Etched in TIME

Patek Philippe's new rose gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar draws upon the sweeping scrolls, foliage, and volutes of a classic antique pocket watch.

ONCE UPON AN ODYSSEY

While sailing the Antarctic, a writer makes a thrilling discovery: an EXTRAORDINARY SHIP'S LIBRARY assembled with an explorer's heart.

STORYTELLERS in Residence

Interior designer Stephanie Sabbe pens a new chapter for a Nashville author's guesthouse, creating a writer's cabin with muses stretching over centuries.

The Drintmakers WORKSHOP

Venetian studio BOTTEGA DEL TINTORETTO conjures the creative spirit of its namesake Italian Renaissance painter, one hand-bound book at a time.

ELECTRIC REGENCY

Glamour, symmetry, and a bookish emerald study: In Richmond, Suzanne Kasler and Carter Skinner usher in a new era of bravado for so-called neutrals.

A Bold REWRITE

Designer Guy Oliver changes the narrative of a late 19th-century London townhouse to showcase exquisite art and literature and exude an ageless sense of comfort.

Handwriting HISTORY

WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW IMMERSIVE MUSEUM IN GERMANY, MONTBLANC CELEBRATES THE ART OF PENMANSHIP ACROSS TIME AND CULTURE.

Building DRAMA

IN A STORIED UPPER EAST SIDE APARTMENT, CHAIRISH COFOUNDER ANNA BROCKWAY TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE COLOR AND AN ULTRACHIC VINTAGE HAUL.

Social Study

In the Chicago suburbs, a convivial family home is reimagined with intoxicating color, wild florals, and a sweeping two-story library-secret doors included.

PAPER MILL - Playhouse at 86

Mark Hoebee - BRINGS CHORUS KID ENERGY TO NEW JERSEY'S THEATER GEM

NEW BRUNSWICK

THE HUB OF ARTS, CULTURE AND DINING New Brunswick Crowned NJ's Destination of the Year 2025

JINGLE BELL SQUARE - WHERE TO FIND A CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN NEW JERSEY

At this very moment, merrymakers are out there dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square. Ready to don that gay apparel? You, too, will be snowing and blowing up bushels of fun at these holiday villages, where the spirit of Saint Nick sets up shop all season long.

FINDING A POSTPARTUM lifeline IN AN UNLIKELY PLACE

It was a dreary, late January day when I found myself hugging a crying stranger in the parking lot of a vegan restaurant.

From Vintage Vibes to WINTER WONDERLAND - HOSTING A HOLIDAY PARTY THAT STANDS OUT

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather friends and family for a memorable celebration, and there's no better way to do that than with a party that's as unique as it is festive! Whether you're hanging intertwined holly and tinsel from the mantel or designing a centerpiece with frosted branches and tall candles for the dining room table, hosting a holiday party offers endless opportunities to get creative.