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Trust Me I Should Know

  1. outdoor leisure
    Everything I Pack for a Picnic (and I Wrote the Book)Including a metal stamp for no-leak sandwiches.
    By Ali Rosen
  2. kids and babies
    All the Not-Totally-Hideous Things I Use to Babyproof My HouseSafety first, style second.
    By Steven John
  3. health
    The Non-Smelly Mosquito Repellents I Use to Prevent Quasimodo-like ReactionsBecause even if I get ER-level allergic reactions, I refuse to spend my life smelling like a citronella candle.
    By Maureen O'Connor
  4. outdoor leisure
    What I Tell My Friends Who Ask Me What Binoculars to BuyWhether you need them for the big game, hiking, birdwatching, or stargazing.
    By Steven John
  5. trust me i should know
    Everything I Use to Work Out While TravelingFrom the resistance bands for weight training to the jump rope for cardio.
    By Steven John
  6. trust me i should know
    The Actually Nice-Looking Things I Use to Live an Ecofriendly LifeThe things that let me do my part without sacrificing looks.
    By C.S. Winston
  7. fitness and sports
    I Have Run Hundreds of Miles in My Favorite Pairs of Trail Running ShoesThe best trail running shoes for any situation, including extreme terrain, ultralong distances, and even when you’re traveling.
    By Steven John
  8. food
    The 10 Best Hot Sauces I Tried at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo, From Mild to WildIncluding one hot sauce that was too scorching, even for me.
    By Steven John
  9. kitchen
    The Smart Appliances That Actually Make My Kitchen BetterFrom voice-activated trash cans to Alexa-enabled coffee makers.
    By Steven John
  10. outdoor leisure
    The 5 Best Flashlights I Own (and I Own a Lot of Flashlights)Including the best all-around, the best pen light, a true waterproof version, and the one with the best battery life.
    By Steven John
  11. outdoor leisure
    The Accessories That Turned Me Into a Master Backyard GrillerI’m a pretty competent griller — but it’s because I have the right weapons, from a great grill and thermometer to a lamp and steel brush.
    By Steven John
  12. health
    Everything I Carry Around in a Ziploc to Combat My Chronic NauseaI’ll carry this stuff with me when lying on the couch with saltines isn’t an option.
    By Alexa Tucker
  13. electronics
    What I Tell My Friends Who Ask Me What Digital Camera to BuyWhether they’re looking for a digital SLR, the best point-and-shoot, or something waterproof for kids — all for under $1,000.
    By Steven John
  14. skin-care
    Everything I Use to Keep My Glasses Spick-and-SpanBecause those silky squares that come with your glasses are a joke.
    By Alison Freer
  15. health
    Everything I Use to Calm My Chronic AnxietyIn addition to my medication, these things help calm the feeling of dread.
    By Ariel Kanter
  16. baby sleep
    The Best Baby Swaddles (and I’ve Tried Them All)An obsessive new mom’s ranking.
    By Julia McVeigh
  17. beauty
    Everything I Use to Keep My Triple-Digit Leather Collection Looking Brand-newCleaning, conditioning, and protecting keeps my decades-old leather goods looking pristine.
    By Alison Freer
  18. packing and gear
    I’ve Gotten Packing Down to a Science Using These 5 ThingsEverything’s packable, lightweight, and perfect for organizing.
    By Jamie Lauren Keiles
  19. hair treatments
    The 7 Products That Keep My Bleached Hair Healthy and ConditionedRead: not coarse and crunchy.
    By Lori Keong
  20. skin-care
    This $8 Cream Soothes My Itchy Winter Skin Even Better Than a PrescriptionNothing else I’ve ever tried has stopped the itch.
    By Alexia LaFata
  21. i’m not a professional. just crazy.
    The 6 Products I Use to Tame Brutal Winter Eczema Flare-upsNothing compares to a prescription, but these things dramatically help.
    By Rio Viera-Newton
  22. trust me i should know
    The High-Protein Pastas That Taste Like the Regular StuffDon’t knock chickpea mac ’n’ cheese till you try it.
    By Kelsey Mulvey
  23. trust me i should know
    The 7 Things Under $20 That Turned My Rental Into a HomeFrom easy shelving and closet expanders to discreet paper towel holders and instant privacy.
    By Jamie Lauren Keiles
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    The 3 Best Dry-Scalp Treatments for My Curly, Bleached HairFirst you exfoliate, then condition, and then treat.
    By Crystal Martin
  25. trust me i should know
    The 11 Products I Use to Revive My Fingernails Post–Gel ManicureGel manicures look great — but they can be devastating to your nails and cuticles.
    By Rio Viera-Newton
  26. trust me i should know
    The Best Jeans for Petite WomenShorter styles that won’t require a trip to the tailor — including a pair for expecting mothers.
    By Kileen Valenzuela
  27. trust me i should know
    I Only Allow One Brand of Products Near My Tight CurlsDo you know what it feels like to have a hair salon change your life?
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  28. trust me i should know
    A Chronic Mosquito Victim’s Guide to Bug RepellentIncluding a magic wand that creates a 15-foot-wide mosquito-free zone.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  29. trust me i should know
    11 People on Holistic Seasonal-Allergy Cures That Actually WorkFrom neti pots to essential oils (and one thing for allergy-prone cats).
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  30. trust me i should know
    Everything You Need to Stop Biting Your Nails, From a Recovered Nail-BiterI can now report being (mostly) nibble-free.
    By Carlo Dellaverson
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    Everything You Need to Help Manage Migraines, According to a Lifelong SuffererThe only products that give me relief.
    By Katy Schneider
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    Everything You Need to Stop Sweating, According to a Heavy PerspirerThese six things will help get you through the sticky season.
    By Carlo Dellaverson