Mariah Thomas
Assistant Editor
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
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71 Easy Valentine's Day Crafts for Every Age
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94 Best Christmas Quotes Perfect for All of Your Holiday Celebrations
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How to Make Paper Snowflakes With a Few Simple Materials
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65 Best Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids of All Ages
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38 Gifts Under $10 to Give Your Loved Ones This Christmas
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129 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Make
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78 Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas Even Beginners Can DIY
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80 Genius Halloween Costume Ideas for Big Groups
Cute, scary and funny looks for groups of three, four, five or more.
83 Creative and Easy Halloween Couples Costumes to DIY
Whether your vibe is silly or scary, you and your S.O. are sure to find a costume that complements each other perfectly.
12 Small Christmas Trees That Bring Big Holiday Energy
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60 Fun Halloween Party Ideas to Celebrate the Spooktastic Holiday
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37 Iconic Blonde Halloween Costumes to Rock This Spooky Season
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56 Redhead Halloween Costumes That Honor Iconic Red-Haired Characters
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95 DIY Halloween Decorations to Ring in Spooky Season
Easy crafts that'll make your home feel festive, inside and out.
59 Best Adult Halloween Games and Activities for Fun All October Long
From pumpkin tic-tac-toe to blind cocktail-tasting tests and murder mystery games, and everything in between.
15 Best Christmas Village Sets for the Holiday Season
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67 Best Work-Appropriate Halloween Costumes to Wear in the Office
These will definitely be the most popular costume ideas at this year's office Halloween party.
6 Best Beth Dutton Halloween Costumes 'Yellowstone' Fans Can DIY
Look just like the beloved Yellowstone character with her iconic cowboy boots, leopard jacket, and more.
50 Easy and Fun Crafts for Kids That Will Spark Their Imagination
Boost your child's creativity with these DIY projects that'll keep them entertained at home or school.
70 Best Halloween Crafts for Kids to Take on This Spooky Season
Whether you have toddlers or teens, these easy DIY projects will entertain your kids all fall long.
20 Best Walmart Halloween Decorations That Are All Treat, No Trick
Whether you're into frightening or cute Halloween decor, these affordable indoor and outdoor picks are perfect for spooky season.
50 Fun Craft Ideas That'll Spark Any Adult's Creativity
These DIY projects range from quick and easy to truly unusual.
26 Best Tall Indoor Plants That Make a Statement
Shop these large, easy-care picks to add some drama and flair to any room.
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45 Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts That'll Arrive Just in Time
These easy presents, including unique Amazon finds, will ship quickly (two days or less!).