Meal prep isn’t the most exciting chore, but I did find some things to make the process a little cuter. If you’d rather keep out of the kitchen, there’s some nice-looking home décor on sale, like a geometric-print blanket and a magnetic key holder. And dozens of Strategist-approved beauty products are up to 40 percent off in Ulta’s Fall Haul sale. (It’s almost like they knew we launched a new beauty newsletter today.)
Packing lunch is (slightly) less of a chore when you’ve got this cute bento-style box to put it in.
A set of little blobby candles that are almost too cute to burn.
This thick but nongreasy body butter from the Body Shop is on sale in Ulta’s Fall Haul in a variety of scents — including coconut, mango, almond milk, and (my favorite) satsuma.
For silky-smooth heels, one Strategist staffer swears Soap & Glory’s Heel Genius foot cream has rid her heels of “dry cracks and smoothed over calluses in a way no professional could.” (I’m also a fan.)
Rio’s tried-and-true drugstore dry shampoo helps remove excess oil while giving her “that nice, elusive ‘beachy waves’ effect.”
Our favorite hair oil for 4C hair contains more than 30 oils — including jojoba, rosemary, safflower, tea tree, and biotin — and can be used daily or as a split-end treatment.
In today’s installment of cheap (but nice) things from expensive brands: a pretty way to position your spatulas and spoons while cooking, now 30 percent off.
If you’re more minimalist, here’s an option that’s just $9.
Nonbreakable cocktail glasses that will work for your Halloween party and for everyday dining.
Never misplace your keys, umbrella, or face mask again with this stylish magnetic key holder, which is on sale in black.
An attractive matalassé blanket for adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed — or for hiding under during your next monster-movie marathon.
The immune-system-boosting supplement that Fran Miller (of F. Miller Skincare) took on a cross-country road trip from Toronto to Los Angeles contains vitamins C and D2 and zinc. Best of all, it’s 40 percent off.
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