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  1. women’s fashion
    The Best Work-From-Home Clothes for Women, According to Stylish FreelancersNow is not the time for jeans.
  2. celebrity shopping
    What Sporty & Rich Founder Emily Oberg Can’t Live Without“It’s the best thing I’ve ever smelled.”
  3. toys
    The Best Creative Toys for Kids, According to ExpertsToday’s Lego builder may be tomorrow’s city planner.
  4. strat investigates
    How to Shop Safely During the Coronavirus PandemicInfectious disease experts on no-contact delivery, washing your vegetables, and online shopping.
  5. fitness
    Everything You Need to Get More Flexible, According to Stretching ExpertsEven if you haven’t touched your toes since high school.
  6. electronics
    How to Clean Your Tech Products, According to Cleaning ExpertsBecause not touching your phone is even harder than not touching your face.
  7. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Wash Your Hands, According to Chefs, Doctors, TeachersIt’s still the best thing you can do to prevent coronavirus.
  8. health
    The Best Thermometers, According to Doctors, Nurses, and PharmacistsIncluding two “smart” options.
  9. health
    How to Stock Your Medicine Cabinet, According to 49 Health-Care ProfessionalsFind out when to buy brand name — and when generic will do.
  10. painless shopping
    What’s the Best Weighted Blanket to Gift?For anyone on your list who needs a good night’s sleep.
  11. footcare
    How to Treat and Prevent Blisters, According to PodiatristsRead up before you break out your strappy sandals.
  12. hair styling
    How to Detangle Knotty Hair, According to StylistsIncluding the best detangling sprays for all hair types.
  13. women’s fashion
    I Always Woke Up Sweaty Until I Tried These Cooling PajamasI’m throwing out all my old PJs.
  14. health
    Adaptation - 2002
    The Best Back Support Pillows and Cushions, According to ChiropractorsEverything you need to keep your spine aligned.
  15. health
    Everything You Need to Avoid Getting Sick This Winter, According to DoctorsIncluding an elegant hand sanitizer.
  16. strat investigates
    The Gold Standard Pandemic Masks Are Out of Stock, So What Should You Get?Follow the CDC’s recommendations, and be sure to keep washing your hands.
  17. celebrity shopping
    What Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Can’t Live Without“Cucumbers are really fun to grow and it’s amazing how many can come from one seed.”
  18. men’s fashion
    The Best Shoes in Hard-to-Find Sizes, for Men and WomenOptions for everyone from a women’s size 4.5 to a men’s 17.
  19. celebrity shopping
    What Scott Disick Can’t Live Without“This is kind of like the black sweatshirt of watches.”
  20. celebrity shopping
    What Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar Can’t Live Without“There’s nothing better for me than getting a book, lighting a candle, and taking a bath. That’s my ‘me’ time.”
  21. fitness and sports
    These Cold Weather Running Tights Are the Best Thing I Bought This DecadeEven better than my wedding dress.
  22. travel
    What to Pack for a Ski Trip, According to People Who Ski a LotEverything you need to stay warm on and off the slopes.
  23. cyber monday 2019
    If You Buy One Thing Today, Make It This Brand-New Garmin Fitness TrackerIt’s the best one I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a lot.
  24. beauty
    Are the Bras From These 7 New(ish) Start-ups Actually Good?To find out, I tried basic T-shirt bras from seven brands advertising to you on Instagram.
  25. fitness and sports
    Marathon Runner Bobbi Gibb
    The Best Women’s Running Clothes and Shoes for Every Kind of WeatherFrom warm and sunny to below zero.
  26. luggage
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 3
    What Are the Best Duffel Bags for Travel?Options for all your weekend getaways.
  27. cats
    I Like Looking at This Shop’s Cat Gear As Much As My Kitty Likes Playing With ItThere are toys, scratching posts, and feeding mats that you actually won’t mind putting on display.
  28. fitness
    These Better-Than-Gatorade Electrolyte Tablets Fuel My Runs (and Cure Hangovers)They’re fizzy, not too sweet, and more hydrating than plain water.
  29. celebrity shopping
    What Chef Chintan Pandya Can’t Live Without“A lot of people try to compare it with cheddar, but I think it’s better.”
  30. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Classics Professor“You’ll still sometimes see the aspiring stodgy classicist with a bow tie.”
  31. packing and gear
    Everything You Need to Do Laundry While Traveling, According to Globe-trottersIncluding a convincing detergent dupe and an all-in-one washing bag.
  32. bathroom
    These Gigantic Towels Dry Faster Than Any Other Bath Sheets I’ve TriedThey’re soft and plush, without being bulky.
  33. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Running Shorts With Pockets for My PhoneBecause if I can’t run without a device to listen to music or record my distance, I may as well not run at all.
  34. fitness and sports
    I Tried 51 Energy Gels to Find the Best (Actually Tasty) Ones for My RunsWhether you prefer a dessert-flavored gel or a fruity one, there are options for just about everyone.
  35. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Brain Surgeon“It shouldn’t surprise anyone — surgeons like blades.”
  36. skin-care
    Lululemon’s New Skincare Line Makes Me Less of a Sweaty Mess Post-WorkoutI tried every product, including a dry shampoo (that actually works), a moisturizer, two deodorants, and a lip balm.
  37. prime day 2019
    I Already Have a Fitbit, But This Prime Day Deal Is So Good I’m Buying AnotherA non-bulky activity tracker you won’t be embarrassed to wear.
  38. suncare
    What Are the Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens?Including a tinted moisturizer with SPF and a spray-on option.
  39. suncare
    The Best $15 (Or Less) Drugstore Sunscreens, According to DermsSun protection that doesn’t cost a fortune.
  40. dental care
    What Are the Best Natural Toothpastes?Clean teeth without the chemicals.
  41. kids and babies
    The Best Things for Teething Babies, According to PediatriciansYou probably already own their top pick.
  42. reading lists
    The Best Running Books, According to Runners and CoachesAll of them offer the perfect motivation to set a personal best — or just get off the couch.
  43. cats
    The Best Litter Boxes for Cats, According to Veterinarians and RescuersBecause cats — and their owners — can be picky.
  44. skin-care
    Can You Actually Do Anything About Cellulite at Home?It affects more than 90 percent of women, yet is notoriously hard to treat.
  45. cats
    The 24 Things I Always Recommend to Anyone Adopting a CatToys, treats, trees, and more for spoiling your new kitten.
  46. reading lists
    The 6 Best LSAT Prep Books, According to Tutors and LawyersIncluding textbook-style prep books, practice tests, and specific books to prep for the test’s three sections.
  47. kitchen
    How to Make Better (Clearer) Ice at Home, According to BartendersNo more cloudy ice that smells like leftovers.
  48. footcare
    Lioness Receives a Pedicure
    How to Get Rid of Ingrown Toenails, According to Podiatrists and PedicuristsBecause it’s sandal season.
  49. gifts
    1960s FAMILY OF FIVE IN...
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads With Sore Necks and BacksIncluding a travel-friendly foam roller and an adjustable pillow.
  50. recommended by experts
    The Best Electric Guitars for Beginners, According to ExpertsIncluding a very popular, under-$200 option.
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