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Lauren Ro

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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. bedding
    The 5 Very Best Cooling Weighted BlanketsRejoice, sweaty sleepers: You can reduce stress and body temperature with these weighted blankets.
  2. tabletop week
    What Are the Best Cloth Napkins?A simple way to elevate your at-home dining experience.
  3. running
    The Best Running Belts, According to RunnersRun hands-free with everything you need.
  4. bedding
    Our Favorite Brooklinen Down Comforter Is 40 Percent OffBrooklinen’s lightweight down comforter is great for hot sleepers or layering.
  5. tabletop week
    A Fairly Exhaustive Guide to FlatwareFor every kitchen table.
  6. apparel
    All the Best Things at GU, Uniqlo’s Sister StoreGU is going big on barrel jeans.
  7. celebrity shopping
    23 Things Jason Schwartzman Can’t Live Without“I’m so fascinated. How did they create this game? How did they know what letters to put on what square? How did they do that?”
  8. bathroom
    The 9 Very Best Beach TowelsFor drying off and lazing around.
  9. bedding
    A Rare 25 Percent Off Sale at BrooklinenSave big on Strategist favorites, including the best-selling Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set.
  10. bedding
    The 9 Very Best Cooling ComfortersNo more night sweats.
  11. fall preview 2024
    25 New Things at 25 of Our Favorite New York City StoresColorful dinnerware, luxurious basics, and more.
  12. toys
    The Best Board Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers, According to ExpertsIt’s never too early to start playing games with your kiddos.
  13. decor
    All the Best Deals at Ssense’s Home SaleIncluding picks from Hay, Baina, and Alessi.
  14. decor
    The 18 Very Best Floor LampsFrom expensive-looking ones that cost less than $100 to splurge-worthy floor lamps that double as actual pieces of art.
  15. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Row Dupes and Tennis VisorsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  16. women’s shoes
    These Mephisto Leather Slides Are 35 Percent OffAs are a bunch of other shoes from the heritage brand.
  17. baby sleep
    Our Favorite Swaddles (of the 29 We’ve Tried)“I purchased many a sleep sack at 3 a.m., and time and time again, nothing was able to beat the Halo.”
  18. decor
    The 14 Very Best Sisal, Jute, Seagrass, and Abaca RugsThese natural-fiber rugs, many of which are customizable, will give any room a more organic look.
  19. toys
    The 20 Best Beach Toys for Every AgeExtend those sand-filled days.
  20. shoes
    Strategist Face-Off: Tevas vs. ChacosA showdown between two staff writers and their favorite “adventure sandals.”
  21. home
    Platters, Placemats, and Pillows: It’s a Six Bells SalePlus, a ton of ruffles and gingham.
  22. amazon prime day 2024
    The 57 Best Prime Day Home Deals, According to Our Home WriterFrom bed frames to bidets.
  23. amazon prime day 2024
    Big Ticket, Worth It: The BB-2000 Bliss BidetThis bidet changed my life, and it can change yours, too.
  24. strategist round table
    Some Sweaty Strategist Writers on How to Survive the HeatOn the occasion of this horrifically hot summer, here’s how they are dealing with the dampness.
  25. clothing
    This Perfect-for-Summer Waffle Robe Is 45 Percent OffGreat for pre- and post-shower — or for lounging.
  26. smart home
    I Live Mosquito-Free NowThis repeller system isn’t cheap, but it’s the only thing that worked.
  27. micro sales
    Some Really Good Deals at Quince’s First-Ever SaleSave up to 30 percent on bedding, luggage, and diamonds.
  28. bedding
    Our Favorite Linen Duvet Cover From Parachute Is 20 Percent OffPerfectly laid-back and lived-in.
  29. gifts
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for New DadsMake their first Father’s Day one to remember.
  30. women’s apparel
    I Now Own Five of These (30 Percent Off) Gap TanksThey’re incredibly soft and go with everything.
  31. tech
    Somehow, Everyone in My Neighborhood Has This Strange (But Wonderful) ClockIt looks like a Lite-Brite but shows you the weather, sports scores, when the next train is coming, and whatever else you might want to see.
  32. celebrity shopping
    What Ben Van Leeuwen Can’t Live Without“I get a 50-pound box and I go through it every few months.”
  33. decor
    A Lot of Nice Home Stuff Is on Sale at AnthropologieIncluding tinned-fish-themed dish towels and a best-in-class table lamp.
  34. home
    A Ssensible Guide to the Ssense Home SsaleFind discounted homewares from Alessi, Tekla, Vitra, and more.
  35. dining and entertaining
    What Are the Best Wooden Salad Bowls?Beautiful bowls for every budget.
  36. running
    Meet the Runners of the StrategistIt’s Running Week at the Strategist. Meet our team of (dedicated, obsessive) runners.
  37. bedding
    The Strategist Guide to Making a BedColorful sheets are in; tucked-in sheets are out.
  38. celebrity shopping
    What Writer Rachel Khong Can’t Live Without“I really love a very specific made-in-the-USA invention.”
  39. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Lighting DistrictOne hundred lamps, pendants, bulbs, lanterns, and more to brighten up your space.
  40. celebrity shopping
    What Author Young Kim Can’t Live Without“I just soak in it and think. Then afterwards, I lie on the ground wrapped in a towel, passed out because it’s so hot in my bath.”
  41. deal of the day
    Brooklinen’s Perfect-for-Summer Towels Are Just Over $9 ApieceIt’s never too early to start getting ready for summer.
  42. celebrity shopping
    What Smokey Robinson Can’t Live Without“I have a golf closet in my house full of clubs. I’ve been playing golf for 35 years, honey, so it is full of all different clubs.”
  43. decor
    The 16 Very Best Desk LampsFrom industrial task lamps to a portable light that “looks like candy for your desk.”
  44. how i pick my picks
    Everything Yellow I’d Buy at IKEAHome, design, and baby-gear writer Lauren Ro tells us how she picks her picks.
  45. air quality
    This Sleek Humidifier Is Also the Easiest One to CleanMultiple Strategist editors are now Carepod converts.
  46. decor
    The Best Table Lamps, According to Interior DesignersFeaturing shaded, round, and abstract styles.
  47. bedding
    What Is Egyptian Cotton?Not all Egyptian cotton is created equal.
  48. deal of the day
    This Simple Bidet Attachment Is Just $34Get ready for your life to change.
  49. sales
    The Sheets Nancy Meyers’s Family Buys Are 50 Percent OffLands’ End’s Supima cotton-sateen sheets feel so soft and luxurious.
  50. women’s accessories
    I Bought In-Season Miu Miu for Nearly 40 Percent Off at CettireSeeing the very shoes I coveted for $500 less than retail made my heart race, like I uncovered some great secret.
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