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  1. women’s apparel
    Some Gap CashSoft Pants for Just $31They feel like cashmere but they’re machine washable.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  2. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Heating PadsFrom options for severe pain to convenient cordless heating pads.
    By Arielle Avila
  3. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Compression SocksFor long flights, recovery, pregnancy, and everyday wear.
    By Arielle Avila
  4. organization
    The 13 Very Best Laundry Hampers and BasketsIncluding a backpack “if you’re someone who despises the walk to your local laundromat.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  5. celebrity shopping
    What Lil Nas X Can’t Live Without“I like to remind myself that I am a princess.”
    By Lil Nas X
    As told to Lauren Ro
  6. adult
    The 11 Very Best Menstrual CupsWe talked to gynecologists, plus menstrual-cup experts and enthusiasts, to find out.
    By Dominique Pariso
  7. year in review
    The Strategist’s Year in ReviewSoft suitcases made a comeback, and everyone threw out their black plastic kitchen utensils.
    By The Editors
  8. your shopping cart
    Year in Review: How Strategist Readers Shopped in 2024You bought percale sheets, foot cream, and lots and lots of pants.
    By The Editors
  9. skin-care
    Our Favorite Affordable Vitamin-C Serum Is Even Cheaper TodayPlus a bottle of the brand’s brightening cleansing gel.
    By Arielle Avila
  10. celebrity shopping
    What Tierra Whack (Still) Can’t Live Without“I always wanna stand out and wear some bright colors.”
    By Tierra Whack
    As told to Sam Daly
  11. what’d i miss?
    Brown Lip Liner, Stylish Cardigans, and Other Recent Strategist FindsAs seen in the Strategist section.
    By The Editors
  12. our shopping cart
    The Best Things Strategist Editors Bought This YearFrom Old Navy sweatpants to nice-looking desks and a tooth-shaped pendant.
    By The Editors
  13. beauty
    Tatcha, Gloissier, Refy: 11 Actually Good End-of-Year Sephora DealsSome deeply discounted beauty sets to gift yourself.
    By Arielle Avila
  14. women’s activewear
    Old Navy’s Just-Compressive-Enough Leggings for a Mere $30They actually stay in place, so you “can walk, jog, and lift with ease.”
    By Brenley Goertzen
  15. celebrity shopping
    What Marc Maron Can’t Live Without“I think I’m one of the few people that can wear it and not come off as obnoxious for whatever reason.”
    By Marc Maron
    As told to Jordan McMahon
  16. this thing’s incredible
    These Things Are (Really) IncredibleA list of the most-special items that captured your attention this year.
    By The Editors
  17. mattresses
    The Best End-of-Year Mattress Sales to Shop Right NowSave hundreds on Strategist-tested and -approved brands.
    By Sam Daly
  18. women’s apparel
    Alex Mill’s After-Christmas Sale Is Better Than Cyber MondayAnd our favorite sweater is down to just $60 now.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  19. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Office 100One hundred carefully chosen items to complete your home-office setup no matter its size.
    By Dominique Pariso
  20. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Pleated Skirts and Toddler PuffersWelcome to Strategist Brain.
    By Lauren Ro
  21. celebrity shopping
    The Year’s Most Popular ‘What I Can’t Live Without’sPlus the celebrity-favorite wardrobe basics, snacks, and books that you added to your carts.
    By The Editors
  22. mattresses
    Why Has No One Disrupted the Air Mattress?As holiday houseguests settle in for their bad nights’ sleep, we set out to uncover why inflatable beds are still terrible after all these years.
    By Gloria Dawson
  23. wellness
    54 Delightful Things to Buy With Your Leftover FSA FundsFrom medicine-cabinet essentials to splurge-worthy skin-care devices.
    By Arielle Avila
  24. shoes
    Just in Time to Not Arrive for Christmas: A Ton of Uggs Are on SaleCozy men’s and women’s styles are up to 30 percent off at Nordstrom.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  25. eyes
    Our Glitter Aficionado’s Holiday-Makeup Picks“I follow an unofficial holiday dress code during December: dresses are velvet, hairdos have bows, and makeup is glittery”
    By Rachael Griffiths
  26. gift of the day
    Gift of the Day: A Status Dog Leash“The cool leash that you see walking around in Soho.”
    By The Editors
  27. sunday circular
    10 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Gap’s CashSoft to Airplane FootrestsPlus, a delightful gift idea from Amy Sedaris.
    By The Editors
  28. sales
    14 Very Good Gifts for Kids, All at Least 20 Percent OffIncluding LEGOs, Squishmallows, Barbies, and headphones.
    By Liza Corsillo
  29. sales
    28 On-Sale Gifts That Will Arrive by ChristmasCross everyone off your list without breaking the bank.
    By Sam Daly
  30. gifts
    21 Teen-Approved Gifts That Are Now on SaleFrom on-sale Judy Blume box sets to gaming headsets.
    By Arielle Avila
  31. sales
    Here Are 22 of Our Favorite Tech Gifts on SaleIncluding a reusable film camera that would make a great stocking stuffer.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  32. sales
    21 On-Sale Gifts Under $50Including a banana-pudding-scented candle and cashmere beanies.
    By Sam Daly
  33. gifts
    26 Strategist-Approved Gifts for Your Whole List (That You Can Buy at Target)Including a Bluetooth speaker and a sturdy skillet.
    By Bella Druckman
  34. gift of the day
    Gift of the Day: For the (Battery) One-Percenters“They’ll never have to turn on low power mode again.”
    By The Editors
  35. gifts
    20 Strategist-Approved Gifts for Your Whole List (That You Can Buy at Nordstrom)Something for everyone, from husbands and wives to co-workers and best friends.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  36. gifts
    43 Stocking Stuffers Under $15 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)Including gourmet snacks, fancy pens, and a bundle of sage to cleanse your energy for 2025.
    By Erin Schwartz
  37. gifts
    49 Non-Boring Stocking Stuffers Under $25 (That Will Still Arrive in Time)A gift for everyone on your list, from the teenage Swiftie to the sister-in-law training for a half-marathon.
    By Kitty Guo
  38. gifts
    The Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $25 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)From Japanese bath powder to cooking oil made from fermented algae.
    By Dominique Pariso
  39. lips
    Clinique Black Honey Is 25 Percent Off (and Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer)It’s a great lipstick for people who don’t like lipstick, and stains the lips a perfect shade of rosy mauve.
    By Kitty Guo
  40. gifts
    Every Holiday Gift Guide From the Strategist (So Far)Over 70 carefully curated gift guides for every single person on your list.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  41. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Plush Mattress ToppersTo add a layer of cushioning and comfort to any mattress that could use a li’l boost.
    By Amelia Jerden
  42. sales
    A Huge List of Sales: Aesop, Barbour, Glossier, and a Bunch of BagsIncluding an actually attractive humidifier and a sitewide sale at Vans.
    By Sam Daly
  43. cookware and utensils
    One of Our Favorite Smart Thermometers Is 30% Off (and Will Arrive by Christmas)It ensures a perfect cut every single time.
    By Emma Wartzman
  44. gifts
    The Best Last-Minute Gifts for Tween Girls, According to Tween GirlsWhether they’re into fashion, tech, crafting, or all of the above, there’s something for every type of tween.
    By Youngna Park
  45. gift of the day
    Gift of the Day: A Stocking Stuffer for RunnersRelease tension with this ball set from Lululemon.
    By The Editors
  46. celebrity shopping
    What Chloe Bailey Can’t Live Without“It smells like shea butter and banana, so it complements well with my perfume.”
    By Chloe Bailey
    As told to Rachael Griffiths
  47. gifts
    60 Actually Good White-Elephant GiftsBecause no one wants another regifted candle.
    By Amelia Jerden
  48. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Pickleball Fans, According to Coaches and PlayersImpress the pickler in your life with something better than a Dink T-shirt.
    By Liza Corsillo and Jeremy Rellosa
  49. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s SweatpantsIncluding budget-friendly classic cuts, slim-fit joggers, and a pair made of recycled cotton.
    By Liza Corsillo
  50. gift of the day
    Gift of the Day: A Story Projector for ToddlersA bedtime upgrade.
    By The Editors
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