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Bella Druckman is a junior writer at the Strategist covering sales, fashion, and home goods. She joined the Strategist in 2024. Previously, she wrote about gifts at Shop Today.

  1. gifts
    26 Strategist-Approved Gifts for Your Whole List (That You Can Buy at Target)Including a Bluetooth speaker and a sturdy skillet.
  2. men’s apparel
    The Best Men’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We TrustNot just for finance bros.
  3. women’s apparel
    The Best Women’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding a going-out sweatshirt, a Princess Diana–esque sweatshirt, and one that’s velour.
  4. dining and entertaining
    The Very Best Place Mats, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding ones that are rattan, scalloped, block-printed, and striped.
  5. gifts
    50 Tried-and-True Strategist Gifts Under $50The (relatively) cheap things we’ve written about over the years that would make worthy gifts.
  6. health
    The Very Best MultivitaminsThink of these dietitian-recommended multivitamins as an “insurance policy” for those veggies that sometimes don’t make it onto your plate.
  7. health
    The Very Best Nice-Looking Pill CasesFor taking the drudgery out of your pill-taking routine.
  8. gifts
    The Best Gifts for New Grandparents, According to GrandparentsIncluding keepsake books, picture frames, and other gifts to celebrate the milestone.
  9. women’s apparel
    ‘Stubbornly Strong’ Sheer Tights for Just $11Get these and save yourself from the last-minute pre-holiday-party tights hunt.
  10. celebrity shopping
    23 Famous People on Their Favorite Sheets“Sheets are one of those products you’re tricked into thinking are better the more expensive they are.”
  11. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at SkimsIncluding the bra one writer bought eight times.
  12. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Grandfathers, According to Grandfathers (and a Few Grandkids)A guide to shopping for the supercharged dad who “doesn’t want anything.”
  13. office
    The Very Best Standing-Desk MatsTo complete your ergonomic WFH setup.
  14. fitness
    The Very Best RollerbladesIncluding options for beginners, intermediates, skaters who seek speed, and others who want to roll around the city.
  15. dining and entertaining
    34 Especially Attractive TrivetsBecause protecting your table doesn’t have to be drab.
  16. gifts
    38 Gifts for Every Type of GrandparentWhether they’re always at the gym, have high expectations for Sunday dinner, or have very strong thermostat preferences.
  17. gifts
    What to Get a Gen-Zer (According to a Gen-Zer)For the person who can explain what brat means but will never understand the term skibidi.
  18. women’s apparel
    The Best Women’s Vests, According to People Whose Taste We TrustFrom puffers to faux fur.
  19. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Swifties, According to SwiftiesYou may not be splurging on Eras Tour tickets, but you can still surprise the Taylor Swift fan on your list.
  20. gifts
    The Best Gifts for College Students, According to College StudentsIncluding noise-canceling headphones, comfortable seating, and, of course, that Stanley cup.
  21. painless shopping
    31 Especially Nice ‘Baskets’ for Every Kind of GiftIncluding woven baskets, monogrammed totes, and a Yeti bucket.
  22. gifts
    All of the Best Father’s Day Gift IdeasEverything the Strategist recommends for Dad in one helpful place.
  23. bedding
    Woman is putting the bedding cover or mattress pad on the bed or putting off for cleaning process.
    The Best Anti-Bedbug Mattress, Box-Spring, and Pillow CoversThe pest-control pros weigh in.
  24. cyber monday
    A Big List of Strategist-Recommended Things on Sale for Cyber MondayStaff-tested, expert-approved, or celebrity-loved.
  25. cyber monday
    The Last of the Best Cyber Monday Vacuum DealsFor your holiday-season deep clean.
  26. black friday
    A Big List of Strategist-Recommended Things on Sale for Black FridayStaff-tested, expert-approved, or celebrity-loved.
  27. black friday
    Here Are the Black Friday Deals That Got Better TodayNew discounts include Strategist-loved J.Crew and Bombas.
  28. shampoo and conditioner
    Our Favorite Conditioner Is Just $14 Nearly EverywhereThe matching hair oil is $14, too.
  29. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Fig Ornaments and Striped Bath MatsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  30. home
    The Very Best Floor FansFor keeping your space cool and your energy bills low.
  31. gifts
    28 Very Sparkly GiftsBuy them something useful, but make it sparkly.
  32. sleep gear
    All the Best Sleep Masks (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)“I worry that my dependence on this thing will alter the course of my life.”
  33. sales
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale at Amazon Right NowOur favorite things that are on sale right now.
  34. celebrity shopping
    What Zooey Deschanel (Still) Can’t Live Without“I always had trouble doing my hair until I discovered that.”
  35. kitchen
    The Best Kitchen Mats, According to Home Cooks and BakersWhether you’re optimizing for support or appearance, there’s a kitchen mat for you.
  36. beauty
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s Currently on Sale at SephoraTime to refill your empties or try something new.
  37. fitness and sports
    The Very Best Roller Skates for Every Type of SkaterFor rink skating, street skating, and roller derby.
  38. shoes
    The Best Comfy Shoes on Sale Right Now“Run, don’t walk,” as they say.
  39. celebrity shopping
    What Campbell “Pookie” Puckett Can’t Live Without“I’ve never really been a matte girl — I’ve always been glossy.”
  40. men’s apparel
    The Best Men’s Crewneck Sweatshirts, According to People Whose Taste We TrustMore than just a shvitz-soaked garment for the gym.
  41. sales
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale at Target Right NowAll our favorite deals on our favorite things.
  42. celebrity shopping
    50 Famous People on Their Favorite Water Bottles“On set, they’ll be like, ‘Where’s the baby? Has anybody seen Rob’s baby?’”
  43. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at QuinceIncluding our favorite linen sheets and the best affordable cashmere sweater.
  44. prime day
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale for October Prime DayA side-by-side guide to every discounted item we love.
  45. bathroom
    The Very Best Bath MatsFrom cozy cotton mats to sleek stone ones you never have to wash.
  46. kitchen
    What to Buy From the Sur La Table Anniversary SaleIncluding lots of holiday-ready bakeware.
  47. mattresses
    All the Best Hybrid Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutFind the mattress that makes you feel like Goldilocks testing out Baby Bear’s bed: just right.
  48. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at OXOIncluding the best sheet pan for baking and our very favorite can opener.
  49. women’s accessories
    The Very Best College Backpacks, According to College Students“I’ve been able to put so many things in there, and it took up no room. It’s like nothing’s in there.”
  50. how i pick my picks
    A Postgrad’s First-Apartment Essentials“When I say that one of the best graduation gifts is a good set of spices, you can trust me.”
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