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  1. dining and entertaining
    Here’s How I Throw Dinner Parties for 8 With No Dining RoomWhere there’s a will, there’s a way.
    By Emma Wartzman
  2. 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.
    By Bella Druckman
  3. women’s activewear
    The 12 Very Best Yoga Pants for WomenWhether you’re watching a YouTube video or hitting the studio.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  4. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair DryersIncluding lightweight, foldable, and high-speed options.
    By Dominique Pariso
  5. tablets and smartwatches
    The 6 Very Best SmartwatchesFor fitness enthusiasts and those just looking to use their phone less without missing a ping, we’ve found the best smartwatches to suit your needs.
    By Jordan McMahon
  6. gifts
    The Best Sticker Books for Kids of All AgesIncluding realistic bug stickers, 3-D gem stickers, search-and-find sticker puzzles, and even works of art from the Met’s extensive archive.
    By Liza Corsillo
  7. lips
    This MAC Lip Kit Is 40 Percent OffA full-lip look from an iconic makeup brand.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  8. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Electric Razors“Using electric razors can be so much better for the skin.”
    By Rachael Griffiths
  9. grooming
    The 10 Very Best AftershavesNo matter your skin type.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  10. kitchen
    The 10 Very Best Kitchen Trash CansNo more wasted space for your waste.
    By Emma Wartzman
  11. furniture
    The 14 Very Best Bed FramesIncluding solid-wood beds and upholstered wingback styles — with lots at less than $1,000.
    By Lauren Ro
  12. bedding
    The 17 Very Best Duvet CoversFrom luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
    By Lauren Ro
  13. gifts
    The Best Subscription Boxes for Every Person (That Also Make Great Gifts)It’s the gift that literally keeps on giving.
    By Kitty Guo
  14. bedding
    The 23 Very Best BedsheetsIncluding cotton-percale, linen, sateen, silk, and jersey options, plus a handful made of alternative fabrics like bamboo.
    By Lauren Ro
  15. electronics
    The Best Apple Sales to Shop Right NowGenuinely good deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks, and more.
    By Jordan McMahon
  16. skincare
    Do I Really Need a Collagen Mask?Sure, these masks boost hydration — but, actually, they have other benefits too.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  17. suncare
    All the Best Natural Sunscreens (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)Frank Ocean’s mom is the creator of one of our favorites.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  18. women’s fashion
    The 8 Best Jean Jackets for WomenWhether you’re looking for relaxed or straight fitting, cropped or oversize, light or dark wash.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  19. gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of Dad (at Every Price Point)Including “the Birkin of coolers” and a top-rated turntable.
    By Erin Schwartz
  20. gifts
    29 Gifts Under $5 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)Including food presents, dog toys, and self-care essentials.
    By Erin Schwartz
  21. don’t dilly dally
    New Stuff Alert: Dusen Dusen Hampers and a MoMA TelfarPlus Pop Art phone cases and bejeweled lighters.
    By Arielle Avila
  22. women’s apparel
    The Best UGGs Are the Ultra Minis, ActuallyI spent my whole life avoiding UGGs.
    By Lauren Ro
  23. bath and body
    The Very Best Body ScrubsIncluding the formulas favored by actress Ayo Edebiri and fitness guru Tracy Anderson.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  24. cookware and utensils
    The 8 Very Best Kitchen Utensil SetsFor starting from scratch (or adding to your spatula collection).
    By Emma Wartzman
  25. fitness
    The 15 Very Best Protein PowdersIncluding animal- and plant-based options in different flavors.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  26. gifts
    50 Tried-and-True Strategist Gifts Under $50The (relatively) cheap things we’ve written about over the years that would make worthy gifts.
    By Bella Druckman
  27. gifts
    The Best Gifts Under $25Including a reader-favorite board game, Swedish candy, and expert-recommended skin care.
    By Dominique Pariso
  28. lips
    The 23 Very Best Red LipsticksFrom classic Ruby Woo to newer favorites like Rihanna’s Fenty Stunna Lip Paint.
    By Kitty Guo
  29. eyes
    The 29 Very Best MascarasIncluding lengthening, volumizing, cruelty-free, and waterproof options.
    By Kitty Guo
  30. women’s sleepwear
    The 17 Very Best Bathrobes for Women“The stripes make me feel like I’m about to walk out onto my private veranda somewhere on the Riviera.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  31. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair ClippersThirteen barbers (and a couple of regular folks known to buzz at home) recommend the clippers to use to get the job done.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  32. apparel
    The Platonic Ideal of a Crewneck for Just $12Perfect for gym sessions and messy meals alike.
    By Bella Druckman
  33. skin-care treatments
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Your 40sFrom cleansers and toners to skin-care devices to use in between office treatments.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  34. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Brutalist Dining Chairs and Banana Republic DressesWelcome to Strategist Brain.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  35. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Box SpringsA good box spring should do a few things: provide support for your mattress, improve airflow, and raise your bed to a more comfortable height.
    By Amelia Jerden
  36. valentine’s day gifts
    All of the Best Valentine’s Day Gift IdeasIncluding a loveseat camping chair and a heart-shaped mood locket.
    By Bella Druckman
  37. furniture
    All the Best Kids’ Furniture and Décor for AdultsDelightful … and cheaper.
    By Lauren Ro
  38. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Teeth-Whitening Toothpastes and KitsThe key ingredient? Hydrogen peroxide.
    By Arielle Avila
  39. dental care
    The 8 Very Best Water Flossers“This brand is to water flossers what Kleenex is to tissues.”
    By Arielle Avila
  40. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Electric Foot MassagersWe talked to athletes, podiatrists, physical therapists, and people with tired feet to find the best electric foot massagers.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  41. smart home
    The 10 Very Best Digital Picture FramesThe perfect complement to your digital camera or your smartphone’s photo library.
    By Jordan McMahon
  42. coffee
    The Very Best Coffee-Subscription ClubsFor every kind of home barista.
    By Emma Wartzman
  43. sales
    Patagonia’s Winter Sale Is Full of Bestsellers Up to 40 Percent OffIncluding beanies, puffers, fleece, and Baggies for men, women, and kids.
    By Liza Corsillo
  44. small appliances
    The Very Best Indoor-Garden Kits“I was blown away by the variety of vegetables (and sheer volume of food) we could grow.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  45. cleansers
    The Very Best Face WashesCleansers that leave your skin supple, not stripped.
    By Kitty Guo
  46. cleansers
    The 15 Very Best Makeup RemoversIncluding one described as “if Vaseline petroleum jelly and Pond’s cold cream had a baby.”
    By Kitty Guo
  47. sales
    $68 Puffers, $15 Beanies, and Other (Very Warm) Things on Sale Right NowIncluding flannel bedding and a cashmere scarf.
    By Sam Daly
  48. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Black T-shirts for WomenIncluding boxy, cropped, scoop-necked, and vintage-looking styles.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  49. valentine’s day gifts
    The Cheapest, Nicest Valentine’s Day Gifts From the Most Expensive BrandsIncluding Loewe’s status-y tomato-scented bar soap and a Le Creuset Dutch oven tote.
    By Liza Corsillo
  50. valentine’s day gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of WifePicks for every type of wife at every price point.
    By Rachael Griffiths
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