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You still have time to grab these awesome gifts!
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Jimmy Kimmel tries (and fails) to get kids to smile for holiday photo
The late-night host just wanted one good holiday photo of his young kids, a task he now deems "impossible."
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Raw cookie dough may be delicious but the CDC warns it can be dangerous
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Don't fake it: Getting a real Christmas tree is the only way to go
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TODAY's puppy with a purpose, Sunny, now has his own plush! Here's how to get one
Make your holidays a little sunnier with this adorable plush.
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In this new series, TODAY National Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen – father of adventurous kids – will make your child the safest on the block.
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From steaks to a smartwatch, you'll find a gift for the dad who says he 'doesn't need anything.'
39 gifts picky teens really want this holiday season
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