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Kait Hanson

Lifestyle Reporter

Kait Hanson is a lifestyle reporter for TODAY. A graduate of Penn State University, she began her career in collegiate sports communications before moving on to the NFL. A move to Hawaii pushed her out of sports and into journalism. An island transplant originally from the Northeast, she has called Oahu home for more than a decade with her husband and two chocolate Labs. Previous bylines include AP, TIME, Coastal Living and People. Follow her on Instagram or Twitter.

Kait Hanson is a lifestyle reporter for TODAY. A graduate of Penn State University, she began her career in collegiate sports communications before moving on to the NFL. A move to Hawaii pushed her out of sports and into journalism. An island transplant originally from the Northeast, she has called Oahu home for more than a decade with her husband and two chocolate Labs. Previous bylines include AP, TIME, Coastal Living and People. Follow her on Instagram or Twitter.

Latest from Kait Hanson

1h ago

12 foods to eat on New Year's for good luck

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75 clever Christmas jokes for kids

75 clever funny Christmas jokes for kids that will have the whole family laughing.
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120 Christmas baby names for your festive arrival

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77 quick, easy Elf on the Shelf ideas to try this year

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75 Christmas trivia questions for kids — and answers for parents just in case

Christmas trivia questions for kids, including answers, for kids of all ages to get the whole family in the spirit of Christmas.

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While the VA mental health care for veterans, getting culturally competent therapy from someone who understands vets' PTSD and trauma is still a struggle.
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100 nature names for your baby

100 nature baby names for parents, including top picks like Olivia and Oliver, or nature inspired names such as Dylan and Landon.
37d ago

33 Starbucks holiday drinks to try — from Hot Cocoa Cold Brew to an Olaf Frappuccino

From Grinch drinks to more festive sips inspired by Santa himself, here are 33 secret Starbucks holiday drinks to try this season and how to order them.
39d ago

22 ways to stay safe this Halloween

NBC News investigative and consumer correspondent Vicky Nguyen shared 22 Halloween safety tips, from costumes to pumpkin carving.
43d ago

150 gender-neutral baby names to consider for your child

Here are 150 gender-neutral baby names to consider for boys and girls, including choices like James, Carter, Avery and Casey.