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Lauren Ro joined the Strategist as a writer in 2018. She covers baby gear, design moments, and anything else related to the home, including a giant guide to flatware and all the best furniture.

  1. october prime day 2022
    All the Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale Home Deals (So Far)Shop our edit of décor, furniture, kitchenware, and more.
  2. deal of the day
    This Snazzy Mini Keurig Coffee Maker Is Over 50 Percent OffAdd a bit of color to your countertop.
  3. school
    The Very Best Desk Chairs for KidsNot all kids’ desk chairs are created equal.
  4. best in class
    The 10 Very Best TowelsFrom the best hand towels and towel sets to the luxurious ones primed for a splurge.
  5. school
    The 12 Very Best Desks for KidsFor preschoolers, kindergarteners, middle-schoolers, and high-schoolers — at every price point.
  6. gifts
    The Best Food Gifts for Every Type of DadFrom Maryland crab cakes to New York cheesecake.
  7. pregnancy
    All the (Cute and Comfortable) Stuff I Wore During My Second PregnancyI’m no Rihanna, but I still felt stylish in these clothes.
  8. decor
    I Reverse Image-Searched My Way to a Cheaper LampIf you think you could find it cheaper somewhere else, you probably can.
  9. organization
    I’ll Never Rip Another Book Jacket Again With These Library-Style Plastic CoversShiny and transparent, they’re so practical yet aesthetically pleasing.
  10. best of new york
    The Best Toy Stores in New YorkA Harlem fixture owned by a former schoolteacher, the packed-to-the-gills shop in Cobble Hill, and more.
  11. gifts
    What Are the Best (Nonobvious) Baby Books to Bring to a Shower?It’s never too early to start building a little one’s library.
  12. baby gear
    The Toddler Socks So Durable That They’ve Become Hand-Me-DownsThey still look good even after going through another preschool-age owner.
  13. toys and games
    This Bean-Farming Game Will Convert Even the Most Skeptical Anti-GamersIt’s fun. It’s fast. The artwork is delightful. Best of all, it’s easy to learn, even for a dolt like me.
  14. luggage
    This Non-Ugly Kids’ Suitcase Is Perfect for My Toddler (and Adults)The carry-on luggage’s minimal design is ageless.
  15. baby gear
    The Best Baby Wipes, According to Doctors and ParentsFrom ecofriendly to budget options to wipes that are made up of mostly water.
  16. travel
    Where 22 Stylish People Always Stay in New OrleansFrom the boutique hotel in a 19th-century rectory to the old-world “grand dames.”
  17. kitchen
    The Best Products for a Sustainable Kitchen, According to ExpertsExperts share their tips on how to make your kitchen as free of plastics, paper, and waste as possible.
  18. micro sales
    All the Best Deals From Buy Buy Baby’s Biannual SaleSave up to 30 percent off on baby essentials from all your favorite brands.
  19. micro sales
    Save Up to 60 Percent During Zappos’ Post-Christmas SaleSome of our favorite brands including Uggs, Levi’s, Crocs, and Cole Haan are on sale.
  20. moisturizers
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year Is a One-Pound Tub of VanicreamCall me a convert.
  21. gifts
    The Best Virtual Gifts for Everyone on Your ListFrom doughnut-making classes to actual college courses.
  22. home
    How Leanne Ford Upgraded a Hand-Me-Down Cozy Coupe With 4 Cans of Spray PaintYour kids’ toys can actually be pleasing to look at.
  23. deal of the day
    The Toniebox Speaker That Multiple NYMag Parents Swear by Is Nearly Half OffParents and kids alike adore this screen-free audio player.
  24. don’t dillydally
    All the Best Stuff From Target’s Lego CollaborationThere’s something for the entire brick-obsessed family.
  25. cyber monday 2021
    All the Best Cyber Monday Furniture and Home DealsFrom all your favorite retailers including West Elm, Design Within Reach, and Floyd.
  26. black friday 2021
    All the Best Black Friday Furniture and Home DealsFrom all your favorite retailers including West Elm, Design Within Reach, and Floyd.
  27. decor
    30 Christmas Ornaments (in Every Style) for Your TreeEverything from classic glass balls to kitch-inspired pickles.
  28. celebrity shopping
    What Ludacris Can’t Live Without“As we all know, there’s an underwear-and-sock bandit, and I don’t know where they disappear to.”
  29. celebrity shopping
    What Designer Norma Kamali Can’t Live Without“I enjoy lots of hours pretending I’m Etta James or whoever. I love singing. It doesn’t mean I’m a good singer, but I feel so good when I sing.”
  30. celebrity shopping
    What Henry Winkler Can’t Live Without“I will have to say that stinky French cheese, a great Munster on a baguette with butter, might be — I don’t know what, it’s indescribable.”
  31. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Subway Books for My MTA-Obsessed 2-Year-OldOur three go-tos, plus a few more that are on my wish list.
  32. celebrity shopping
    What Natalie Imbruglia Can’t Live Without“I’ve got these mood-enhancing sunglasses I’ve been wearing, so between that and the perfume, I’m walking around blissed out.”
  33. sleep
    What’s the Next Non-White Bed Moment?Instead of crisp hotel whites, think lived-in, tonal bedscapes.
  34. toys
    This Take-Apart Toy Turns My Toddler Into a Would-Be Car MechanicIt’s just as fun putting it together as taking it apart.
  35. gifts
    The Best 10th Wedding-Anniversary GiftsWe found creative options for the traditional tenth wedding-anniversary gift materials: tin and aluminum.
  36. celebrity shopping
    What LeVar Burton Can’t Live Without“This is the most elegant hot sauce I’ve ever eaten — it has truffles in it.”
  37. decor
    The 14 Best Wall Ladders, According to Interior DesignersIncluding teak, metal, and brass designs.
  38. gifts
    The Best Baby-Shower Gifts, According to ExpertsFrom clothes to gear to teethers to décor to treats for mom, these 85 gifts will ensure you do not show up empty-handed.
  39. furniture
    What Pet Owners Need to Clean and Protect Their Furniture, According to ExpertsIncluding (actually attractive) furniture covers, tape to prevent scratching, and sprays to deter chewing.
  40. grooming
    Does a Natural Antiperspirant Actually Exist?An unusually good natural deodorant made us wonder.
  41. toys
    Everything I Used to Furnish My Toddler’s (Montessori-Inspired) PlayroomFrom furniture to storage to mats, I imagine a lot of it will take Augie into his preschool years and beyond.
  42. decor
    17 Home Décor Accents From AAPI-Owned BrandsFrom fruit bowls for the kitchen to alarm clocks for the bedroom to magazine racks for the living room (or bathroom).
  43. outdoor leisure
    What Are the Best Water Shoes?A bunch of options for hiking across rivers, swimming through ponds, or just strolling along the surf.
  44. kids and babies
    15 Pairs of (Actually Wearable) Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses for KidsIn a range of prices and styles, including some parent-approved pairs.
  45. hiking and camping
    The Neighborhood
    An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Camping, According to Camping Experts“You’re going to have more fun if you’re prepared.”
  46. gifts
    33 Meaningful Condolence Gifts for Grieving Loved OnesAccording to grief and loss experts.
  47. cleaning
    How to Clean a Slipcover, According to ExpertsTips and products that’ll keep your slipcovers looking straight out of a Pottery Barn catalogue.
  48. strategist investigates
    The Strategist Megaguide to Beating Supply-Chain IssuesCan’t find things like patio furniture, sofas, and black pants with a 36-inch waist? We’re here to help.
  49. moisturizers
    The Best Face Mists, According to Dermatologists and AestheticiansIncluding mists for flying and after sun, as well as options with rose water, essential oils, and just good ole H2O.
  50. health
    This $10 Doodad Instantly Makes Bug Bites (and Bee Stings) Less IrritatingI was skeptical, but after using it on three mosquito bites and a bee sting, I promise it’s true.
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