What’s the best advent calendar? We ask experts—kids! We surveyed the families that read our parenting books to find their all-time favorite advent calendars. Here are the ones that came out on top.
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Which are the best hot chocolate K cups? We did a blind taste test with hot chocolate enthusiasts to find the answer. Here are the winners.
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What’s the best hot chocolate bomb mold? Yes, these bombs are the current hot cocoa craze thanks to social media. Hot chocolate bombs are a hollow ball of chocolate (with marshmallows and hot chocolate mix inside) designed to melt in a mug of hot milk. And creating the bomb is half the fun—a great craft for kids and a neat gift for friends and relatives. We tried out a dozen silicone molds to find the best ones for hot chocolate bombs. Here are the winners.
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What are the best heated outdoor mats to melt snow? If you have an always shaded front steps or walkway, heated mats are a solution to keep the area from ice and snow. But what works best? We asked our parent readers in cold climates for their real-world experiences with heated mats. Then we tried out a couple ourselves. Which is best for stairs? Best for walkways? Here are the winners.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What are the best heated socks? Here in Colorado, we know cold. So when we tested heated socks, we tried them out in various outdoor activities in single digit winter temperatures. Which were toastiest? Most comfortable? Washed well? Here are the heated socks we’d recommend.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best liquid ice melt? And how to do you use it most effectively? We tried out several brands here at our snow-bound HQ in Colorado. Which is most effect for wet snow? For freezing drizzle? Here are the ones we think are best.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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25 degrees below zero. That was the coldest temperature we’ve had the misfortune to experience here in Colorado. As a result, you can say we know cold. So who better to rate the best heated gloves? We tried out 8 pairs to find the ones that could stand up to Rocky Mountain cold. We found some were better at keeping fingers warmer than others. Which had the longest lasting battery? Here are the ones we recommend.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best heated lunch box? To find out, we tried out a few different brands. Then we asked our parent readers for their favorites. Which performed best? Here are the favorites.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best heated vest for women? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Then we tried out a few vests ourselves. Which is best for keeping warm during an outdoor soccer game? Best to warm hands? Here are the best bets.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What is the best snow gauge? We tested out several brands of snow gauges to find the best bets. Which are easiest to read? Most effective at measuring snow? What about combo snow and rain gauges? Here are the ones we would recommend.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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What are the best ear muffs for women? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we did another six hours of additional research, including trying out some top picks ourselves. Which were the warmest? What about behind-the-ear muffs? Here are the ones we recommend.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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Here are the best toddler mittens for boys and girls, based on our detailed testing. We looked for mittens that were warm, soft and affordable—plus cuteness didn’t hurt. Whether your toddler needs lightweight mittens for outdoor play or serious insulated mittens for snowman building, we’ve got you covered.
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