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  1. fitness
    Everything I’ve Bought Since Becoming a Gym RatIncluding the outfit formula I saw on my favorite “fitfluencer.”
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  2. kitchen
    17 Things for a Truly Functional Makeshift KitchenOnce we realized we’d be living without a kitchen for almost a year, we scrambled to set up coffee, cooking, and cleaning stations.
    By Sarah Leon
  3. pregnancy
    All the (Cute and Comfortable) Stuff I Wore During My Second PregnancyI’m no Rihanna, but I still felt stylish in these clothes.
    By Lauren Ro
  4. beauty
    The Sexiest Fragrances, According to the Founder of a (Very Sexy) Lingerie Brand“If you’re not attracted to the way somebody smells, it’s not going to happen.”
    By Chloe Anello
  5. hiking and camping
    I’ve Made Everything from Gnocchi to Mapo Tofu In My Camper Van’s KitchenOnly the essentials you need to cook two to three meals a day.
    By Ali Slagle
  6. outdoor leisure
    These Base Layers Keep My Butt Warm During Sub-Zero Canadian WintersHere are all the leggings and tights I reach for to keep from (literally) freezing my ass off.
    By Mia Leimkuhler
  7. recommended by experts
    How to Travel and Commute Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak, According to ExpertsYes, you should wear a mask.
    By Louis Cheslaw and Liza Corsillo
  8. home
    A Candle Influencer’s Favorite Candles Under $50Including affordable dupes for Le Labo and Diptyque.
    By Kudzi Chikumbu
    As told to Tembe Denton-Hurst
  9. kids and babies
    I May Never Stay at a Hotel Without a Kids’ Club AgainFor hours, my kids painted seashells and made jewelry. I was on a beach with my eyes closed.
    By Alyssa Shelasky
  10. style
    I Replaced All My Bras With Mesh Ones. These Are the BestAll thanks to Kim Kardashian. (Yes, seriously.)
    By Chloe Anello
  11. home
    How Leanne Ford Upgraded a Hand-Me-Down Cozy Coupe With 4 Cans of Spray PaintYour kids’ toys can actually be pleasing to look at.
    By Leanne Ford
    As told to Lauren Ro
  12. US-WEATHER-WINTER STORM
    fitness and sports
    Everything You Need for Cold-Weather Running, According to a Year-Round RunnerWe’ve got you covered, from fleece beanies to wool socks.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  13. food and drinks
    Healthier Candies That Still Satisfy My Sweet ToothIncluding lollipops that taste like actual fruit.
    By Steven John
  14. beauty
    I’m a Makeup Artist and My Favorite Brushes Are From the Art-Supply StoreA trick picked up from watching a video of Joan Collins.
    By Niko Maragos
    As told to Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  15. skin-care
    The Skin Care Drag Queen Farrah Moan Has Convinced Dozens of Queens to Use“If I’m really, really obsessed with a product, I tell at least 10 or 12 people about it.”
    By Farrah Moan
    As told to Chloe Anello
  16. travel
    The Best Kid-Approved Travel Games (That Are Also Fun for Adults)Including Pass the Pandas, Spot It!, Uno (of course), a dice version of Settlers of Catan, and more
    By Steven John
  17. style
    Is There Any Cool Upstate Merch?Yes. You just have to know where to look.
    By Chloe Anello
  18. kitchen
    Everything I Used to Make My 22-Square-Foot Kitchen FunctionalFrom fridge magnets that store my Swiffer, to a dish rack that rolls up, to some skinny-wheeled shelving that slips beneath my counter.
    By Hannah Starke
  19. beauty
    6 Subtle Scents for People (Like Me) Who Hate Smelling Like PerfumeThey’re kind of like trusty shapewear or a good skin highlighter — intentionally minimal and meant to enhance your natural scent.
    By Natalie Toren
  20. toys
    Everything I Used to Furnish My Toddler’s (Montessori-Inspired) PlayroomFrom furniture to storage to mats, I imagine a lot of it will take Augie into his preschool years and beyond.
    By Lauren Ro
  21. wellness
    Everything Madame Sweat Recommends for Keeping Odor and Sweat at Bay“I will never wear rayon again.”
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  22. coffee
    I Tried Dozens of Instant Coffees Over the Past Year. These 12 Are the Best.From powders to concentrates to single-serve bags.
    By Chloe Anello
  23. wellness
    The Surprisingly Delightful Things I Bought With FSA Money“I recently left my full-time job and was told on my last day that I had one week until the funds became inaccessible.”
    By Alex Olivo
  24. trust me i should know
    I Can Work From Anywhere With This Workstation on WheelsNo outlet, no problem.
    By Stevie Remsberg
    As told to Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  25. travel
    I’m a Neurotic Traveler, and These Are the Things I Never Leave Home Without“When I can finally buckle into that window seat on an even-numbered aisle in the front third of the aircraft, I’ll be ready.”
    By Ashlea Halpern
  26. trust me i should know
    Tonya Lewis Lee’s Favorite Things From Black-Owned Beauty and Wellness Brands“Join me in prioritizing your own wellness, no matter how many responsibilities you manage.”
    By Tonya Lewis Lee
  27. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Dads Who Like Fire, According to a Dad Who Likes FireFrom a tiny blowtorch, to extendable sticks for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs, to pine cones that emit colorful flames as they burn.
    By Steven John
  28. smart home
    How to Transform Your House Into a Smart HomeIf you feel like your house needs an upgrade or you want to feel like you live in the year 2077, step it up with some smart-home devices.
    By Jordan Bowman
  29. style
    The 6 Pairs of Underwear I Recommend If You Don’t Want to Tuck (or Use a Gaff)I have a penis. Most of the women I know do. But we still want cute underwear that fits without spilling out — or, if you’re like me, having to tuck.
    By Devan Diaz
  30. women
    SuChin Pak’s Favorite Gifts to Give from Asian American Brands and MakersFrom affordable skin care, to handmade toys for kids (or kids at heart), to ceramic pieces I love to give teachers, hostesses, and even pets.
    By SuChin Pak
  31. food
    The Stuff Every Korean Family Buys From the Supermarket Is Also OnlineThe spoons, low tables, and food storage containers you’ll find in most Korean households.
    By Lauren Ro
  32. the online thrifter
    How to Shop for Vintage Menswear, According to Brian M. Davis of Wooden SleepersTips and tricks for scoring vintage shirts, jackets, and pants online.
    By Liza Corsillo
  33. hair
    I’ve Finally Mastered My Twist Out — Here’s Everything I UseIt took hundreds of attempts to get right.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  34. celebrity
    SuChin Pak’s Favorite Things From Asian American Brands and MakersFrom skin peels to card games to mail-order wagyu steaks to online language classes for kids.
    By SuChin Pak
  35. food
    Entrepreneur Lisa Li’s Favorite Teas to Sip (When She’s Not Drinking Her Own)From Taiwanese oolongs, to Japanese matchas, to Korean green teas, to Chinese pu’ers — only one of which comes in a bag.
    By Lisa Li
  36. food
    After Trying Dozens (Upon Dozens), I Found the 8 Best Gluten-Free PastasFrom lasagna to penne, fettuccine to gnocchi.
    By Chloe Anello
  37. hobby and craft
    Everything I Use to Make (Better-Than-Hallmark) Greeting Cards at HomeFrom favorite papers to cutting machines, printers, and other supplies needed to create both simple and more intricate designs.
    By Leica Lucien
  38. kids and babies
    The 15 Things a Mom of Two Toddlers Recommends to Second-Time ParentsA lot of it would be just as useful for anyone expecting twins.
    By Kelsey Osgood
  39. women’s accessories
    The Best Women’s Watches Under $500 According to Dimepiece Founder Brynn WallnerIncluding the unexpected comeback of a millennial middle-school favorite.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  40. productivity
    With These 5 Things (That All Fit in a Tote), I Can Work Ergonomically AnywhereBecause all can be packed inside a tote bag, when the next pandemic hits, they should be just as easy to carry wherever I find myself working from.
    By Charlotte Klein
  41. acne treatments
    The Face Oils That Soothe My Finicky, Acne-Prone SkinOil, it turns out, won’t actually make your skin oilier.
    By Neha Tandon
  42. women’s accessories
    A Lifelong Pencil User on the 9 Styles Her Desk Is Never WithoutIncluding a double-headed Japanese pencil, an Indian pencil that’s basically breakproof, and a pencil that’ll grow seeds if you plant it.
    By Indré Rockefeller
  43. The Exorcist
    baby sleep
    12 Tranquilizing Tools That Get My 4 Kids to Sleep(None are drugs.)
    By Zibby Owens
  44. wellness
    The Stuff That Este Haim Uses (Almost Daily) To Manage Her Type One DiabetesFrom insulin coolers to cauliflower pizza crust.
    By Este Haim
    As told to Chloe Anello
  45. pets
    The Best Custom Pet Merchandise You Can Buy OnlineFrom stickers and magnets to miniature felt replicas.
    By Liza Corsillo
  46. smart home
    I Didn’t Think I Needed Smart Light Bulbs Until I Tried TheseThey’re easy to use, they flatter you on Zoom, and they make the house feel safer.
    By Kyle Schurman
  47. cats
    Everything ‘Kitten Lady’ Hannah Shaw Uses to Rescue KittensFrom a cozy heating pad to food designed just for the littlest kitties.
    By Hannah Shaw
    As told to Karen Iorio Adelson
  48. gifts
    A Christmas-Pajamas Enthusiast’s Favorite Matching SetsIncluding a Skims dupe that’s half the price.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  49. adult
    A Sex Book for Every Type of PersonTo quote John Waters, “If you go home with somebody, and they don’t have any books, don’t fuck ’em!”
    By Liz Goldwyn
  50. food
    The 9 Things I Use to (Tastefully) Eat Fish From a Can“There’s an art to consuming fish out of a can with grace and dignity.”
    By Caroline Goldfarb
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