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Liza Corsillo

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Liza Corsillo is a senior writer at the Strategist who covers kids’ toys, men’s style, and personal care (including face masks). She is a former writer for GQ and an accomplished illustrator.

  1. sales
    14 Very Good Gifts for Kids, All at Least 20 Percent OffIncluding LEGOs, Squishmallows, Barbies, and headphones.
  2. baby gear
    The 15 Very Best Car Seats for KidsFrom infant bucket seats to convertibles to all-in-ones.
  3. 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.
  4. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s SweatpantsIncluding budget-friendly classic cuts, slim-fit joggers, and a pair made of recycled cotton.
  5. toys
    The Best Outdoor Toys for Kids, According to ExpertsFrom classic sidewalk chalk to a Squishmallows snow tube.
  6. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 7-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedHow about a Magic 8 Ball, a modular marble run, a mini Furby, or a grunge American Girl?
  7. gifts
    These Are the 9 Holiday Toys to Buy Before They Sell OutFrom a Moana American Girl doll and a Spidey-themed racetrack to a the latest Hatchimals and a goat that farts and does yoga.
  8. toys
    Get Your 2-Year-Old Niece an on-Sale TonieboxIt’s as much a gift for parents of toddlers as it is for the toddlers themselves.
  9. dental care
    The 7 Very Best Water Flossers“This brand is to water flossers what Kleenex is to tissues.”
  10. gifts
    Our Favorite Gifts for 12-Year-OldsIncluding a twinkly DIY light-up dog, a Chappell Roan LP, and a GoPro for filming RC jumps.
  11. gifts
    The Best Gifts for 2-Year-OldsBuilding toys, art supplies, dress-up clothes, and everything else you need to nurture their blossoming imagination and independence.
  12. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 1-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedEasy-grip crayons, a modular busy board, and a musical book.
  13. gifts
    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 10-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedFrom Squishmallows to STEM kits to a LEGO Friends vintage store set.
  14. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 6-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedBuilding toys, fashion dolls, puzzles, and a can of goo that farts.
  15. gifts
    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 3-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedToys to support creativity, language development, and a lot of jumping.
  16. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 5-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedIncluding lots of toys that are not only fun but will sneakily help them practice new skills.
  17. gifts
    Our Favorite Gifts for 11-Year-OldsFrom a Fortnite LEGO set to a photo-booth-style instant printer.
  18. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 9-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedLEGOs, puzzles, card games, slime, and a pair of beginner bongos for the newly minted tween in your life.
  19. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for an 8-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedFrom a stuffed animal that hugs you back to tabletop pickleball and a miniature pottery wheel.
  20. trust me i should know
    Did You Know American Girl Makes a $25 Mini Molly?The brand’s mini dolls are perfect, under-the-radar gifts for kids who are into dolls and their millennial moms.
  21. coffee
    The 12 Very Best Travel MugsCut back on waste and enjoy a better cup of coffee.
  22. furniture
    The Very Best Beanbag ChairsWhether you have kids, want to furnish a fun game room, or need comfy furniture fast, there is a beanbag chair for you.
  23. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 4-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedToys to encourage creativity, curiosity, and plenty of goofiness.
  24. gifts
    The Expensive Toys That Are Actually Worth ItSplurge wisely.
  25. health
    The 9 Very Best SAD LampsEverything you need to know about buying a light-therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder, a.k.a. SAD.
  26. gifts
    The Best Gifts for 6-Month-Olds, According to ExpertsBooks, toys, and other gifts that encourage sensory exploration, motor-skills development, and cause and effect in 6-month-olds.
  27. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Artists, According to ArtistsIncluding art supplies, a massage tool for getting the kinks out, and music to work to.
  28. cyber monday
    The Gifts for Kids That Are on Sale for Cyber MondayVery good discounts on kid gifts from Magna-Tiles, Lovevery, Clixo, and American Girl.
  29. cyber monday
    The Best Cyber Monday Toy Deals, According to Our Toys WriterThere are discounts everything from Squishmallows and Magna-Tiles to LEGOs and American Girl.
  30. black friday
    The Best Black Friday Toy Deals, According to Our Toys WriterThere are discounts everything from Squishmallows and Magna-Tiles to LEGOs and American Girl.
  31. black friday
    The Best Early Black Friday Toy Deals, According to Our Toys WriterThe best discounts are on Magna-Tiles, LEGOs, Tonies, and American Girl.
  32. toys
    New Toys Alert: A New Play Kitchen With a Working SinkPlus Wicked toys worth holding space for and holiday Jellycat.
  33. pregnancy
    The 12 Very Best Pregnancy PillowsPillows to hug, lean into, and prop you up for a better, healthier night’s sleep.
  34. men’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best White T-shirts for MenSpoiler alert: There’s a (potentially controversial) linen option.
  35. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Toy StoreOur absolute favorite toys, from classic trains to Squishmallows.
  36. don’t dillydally
    New Toys Alert: Moana 2 Comes AshorePlus Captain Underpants and Ramona for your Toniebox.
  37. school
    The 13 Very Best Lunch Boxes and Lunch GearNice-looking and easy-to-use (at any age) bento boxes, insulated lunch bags, and thermoses.
  38. halloween
    18 Very Timely Halloween-Costume IdeasFrom Challengers’ final match to Anna Delvey and her ankle monitor on Dancing With the Stars.
  39. baby gear
    The Best Gear for Babyproofing, According to ExpertsCabinet latches, corner protectors, furniture anchors, and more.
  40. women’s accessories
    The Best Personalized Jewelry Under $250Non-boring initial necklaces, engraveable charms, and even a ring with an embedded secret message.
  41. health
    The 6 Very Best KN95 MasksAuthentic, high-quality KN95 masks for adults and kids as recommended by doctors and tested by Strategist staff.
  42. baby gear
    The 9 Best Baby CarriersFrom flexible baby carriers for newborns to structured and supportive carriers for toddlers.
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Kate McKinnon Can’t Live Without“I think if it were socially acceptable for everyone to carry a backpack in all situations, it would help our world.”
  44. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Baby Registry 100From marshmallowy newborn pajamas to an ultra-lightweight travel crib.
  45. women’s shoes
    All the Best Clogs That We’ve Ever Written AboutWe are kind of obsessed.
  46. strategist brain
    On My Mind: A Status Hoodie and Toddler ApronsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  47. prime day
    Every Toy Worth Buying This October Prime Day (According to a Toy Writer)Including great discounts on LEGO, Melissa & Doug, Magna-Tiles, and Yoto.
  48. strategist round table
    Our Thoughts on Halloween Costumes“No costume is better than a half-assed costume.”
  49. prime day
    October Prime Day: Our Toy Writer Found Some Actually Good Early Toy DealsIncluding an excellent Melissa & Doug ice-cream counter, several gift-worthy books, and the 2024 LEGO City Advent calendar.
  50. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Diptyque Office Supplies and Matilda Goad Mary JanesPlus: Saucony’s Gore Tex sneakers, Bratz Mean Girls, and Mustard’s new glass-front cabinets.
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