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  1. fitness
    Game On!
    The Best Jump Ropes, According to Fitness ProsIncluding the “Cadillac of speed ropes” and, of course, a smart jump rope
  2. celebrity shopping
    What Fitness Guru Tracy Anderson Can’t Live Without“It froths oat milk like nobody’s business.”
  3. cats
    Everything ‘Kitten Lady’ Hannah Shaw Uses to Rescue KittensFrom a cozy heating pad to food designed just for the littlest kitties.
  4. strategist investigates
    Do You Need a Hazmat Suit (à la Naomi Campbell) to Fly?The supermodel’s been wearing face masks on planes since the ’90s.
  5. recommended by experts
    Tourists dining on deck of Explorer II
    The Best Base Layers for Outdoor Dining, According to Outdoors ExpertsDon’t let the cold stop you from supporting local restaurants.
  6. decor
    The Best Winter Houseplants (and How to Care for Them), According to ExpertsKeep your indoor tropical garden lush, even when it’s dark and dreary outside.
  7. gifts
    Making Friendship Bracelets Kept Me Occupied (and Productive) During LockdownIt’s a surprisingly fun, screen-free hobby.
  8. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts From Small Businesses, According to Small Business OwnersIncluding matcha-infused chocolate bars, handmade soap, bags made from recycled leather, and more.
  9. home
    A Long List of Very Warm SocksWe asked experts who work outside in extreme climates — among them, an Alaskan fisherman and a Maine-based blacksmith — for their favorites.
  10. strategist investigates
    How Safe Are Group Fitness Classes Right Now?Outdoor workouts are best, but you can protect yourself inside, too.
  11. recommended by experts
    Ski alpin WM in Are
    The Best Ski Boots, According to Instructors and Other ProsIt’s all about finding a balance between comfort and performance.
  12. sports
    The Best Skis for All Kinds of Skiers, According to Ski InstructorsIncluding options for everyone, whether you stick to the groomed runs or head off-piste.
  13. outdoor leisure
    What Are the Best Ski Jackets?Including a jacket ski patrollers love, and a durable pick that’s gotten one NOLS instructor through 15 guiding seasons.
  14. ask a cool person
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    What Are the Best Snowboarding Jackets?It’s a golden age of snowboarding: a time when the same jacket gives you performance on the mountain and non-slouchy style on the street.
  15. hair
    I Finally Found a Running Headband that Holds Back My Growing-Out Pixie CutThe best option for that awkward too-long-for-a-bobby-pin, too-short-for-a-ponytail stage.
  16. cats
    My Cat Likes This $70 Tree (Almost) As Much As Her $800 OneIt’s actually nice looking, too.
  17. prime day 2020
    The Garmin Watch I Use Every Day Is On Sale for $150 OffIt’s great for runners — or anyone who wants to get in better shape.
  18. kitchen
    Do Self-Heating Mugs Actually Work?We tested four to find out.
  19. kids and babies
    Strat Investigates: Will a Weighted Blanket Help an Anxious Kid?A pediatrician and two occupational therapists weigh in.
  20. cleaning
    The Best Trash Bags, According to Professional Cleaners“As long as you don’t throw away a bag of bricks, you should have no trouble carrying these trash bags without any leaks or breaks.”
  21. this thing’s incredible
    This Cardboard Box Treat Maze Stops My Cat From Disrupting Zoom CallsIt has three levels of difficulty for clever kitties.
  22. black-owned businesses
    14 Black-Owned Fitness Studios and ClassesThe yoga teachers, spin instructors, and boot-camp leaders diversifying the fitness space.
  23. fitness and sports
    How Did Ankle and Wrist Weights Become the Breakout Stars of Quarantine?They’ve come a long way since the Jazzercise days.
  24. fitness and sports
    What Are the Best Gym Bags?We polled ten workout enthusiasts to find out their favorites.
  25. recommended by experts
    Sunshine near Dresden
    Everything You Need to Start Mountain Biking, According to CyclistsIt’s a little more complicated than pedaling around town.
  26. tech
    The Best Computer Mouses, According to Tech Experts, Gamers, and YouTubersIncluding an ergonomic “handshake” mouse.
  27. fitness and sports
    Everything You Need for Open-Water Swimming, According to SwimmersFrom wet suits that keep you afloat to goggles for all conditions.
  28. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Protect Yourself (and Others) From COVID-19 on CampusThe masks and hand sanitizers to pack along with your string lights.
  29. reading lists
    The Best Books on the American Prison System, According to ExpertsFrom the origins of mass incarceration in the U.S. to the movement for prison abolition.
  30. strategist investigates
    Should You Be Wearing Gloves During COVID-19?Short answer: Probably not.
  31. strategist investigates
    Should You Be Wearing a Face Shield?Two infectious-disease specialists weigh in on the visor-style face coverings.
  32. garden
    US First Lady Michelle Obama and some 36
    Everything to Wear While Gardening, According to ExpertsFrom wide-brimmed straw hats to overalls with plenty of pockets.
  33. health and fitness
    Pharmacist At Prescription Counter
    How to See a Doctor and Get a Prescription OnlineOrder treatments for everything from migraines and anxiety to cold sores and hair loss without leaving home.
  34. skin-care
    What Does CBD in Skin Care Actually Do?It won’t get you high, but it might clear your acne.
  35. hair treatments
    How to Deal With Stress-Related Hair LossHere’s what dermatologists say you should do about it.
  36. celebrity shopping
    What Professional Basketball Player Sue Bird Can’t Live Without“If I don’t have one on my wrist or in my pocket, I feel kind of uncomfortable.”
  37. recommended by experts
    The Best Virtual Games to Play on Zoom, According to Video Game ExpertsIncluding board games, trivia, and, obviously, Animal Crossing.
  38. mother’s day 2020
    How to Host a Mother’s Day Brunch on Zoom, According to Party PlannersEnjoy bagels and Bellinis together — from a distance.
  39. dental care
    How to Clean Your Teeth at Home, According to DentistsFor getting that squeaky-clean feeling while you’re social distancing.
  40. strat investigates
    How Infectious-Disease Experts Unpack Groceries and Packages During the Pandemic“We made a decision that we would do the things that have the most data behind them.”
  41. recommended by experts
    Richard Simmons Portrait Session
    The Best at-Home Alternatives to CrossFit, Swimming, and MoreWhat to do when the gyms, pools, and beaches are closed.
  42. decor
    The Best Room Dividers, According to Interior DesignersFrom an upholstered screen to a modular shelving system.
  43. recommended by experts
    The Best at-Home Alternatives to Seeing Your DermatologistThe closest you can get to professional results without leaving home.
  44. dogs
    How to Exercise Your Dog When You’re Stuck IndoorsVets and trainers share strategies for keeping pups entertained.
  45. recommended by experts
    The Best Video Games for People Who Don’t (Normally) Play Video GamesFrom games you can play on your phone to games you can play on Zoom.
  46. makeup
    How to Do Your Makeup for Zoom, According to Makeup ArtistsStand out in gallery view.
  47. strategist investigates
    How to Help Frontline Workers During the Coronavirus CrisisHow to donate food, money, face masks, or even just your time.
  48. hiking and camping
    Tarawera Trail Run
    Everything You Need to Go Trail Running, According to Trail RunnersA fun outdoor activity you can do while social distancing.
  49. health
    What Are the Best Gifts for Nurses?Including easy to brew coffee, a massage pillow, new scrubs, and a portable outdoor shower.
  50. cats
    I Haven’t Scooped Cat Litter in 3 Months Thanks to These Self-Cleaning BoxesIncluding the one Jonathan Van Ness says “changed my life.”
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