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  1. trust me i should know
    This Is the Cheapest Nicest Way to Wrap Holiday GiftsWhat’s on the outside does count — but doesn’t have to cost a lot.
    By Emma Wartzman
  2. 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.
    By Liza Corsillo
  3. trust me i should know
    I Wear This $17 Backup Wedding Ring Whenever I TravelMy fake ring on the left, my real ring on the right.
    By Kelsey Mulvey
  4. wellness
    How to Make a Midlife Pickleball Obsession Less PainfulWhether it’s tennis elbow, Achilles strains, dehydration, bunions, or something else messing up your game.
    By Ganda Suthivarakom
  5. gifts
    The Best Activity Books for Kids, According to My KidsThey’re engaging, inspiring, and thoroughly engrossing and invite kids to doodle, color, solve puzzles, and create their own stories.
    By Youngna Park
  6. kids and babies
    9 Things Caroline Chambers Uses to Make Cooking With Kids Actually EnjoyableIncluding a mini food processor for cutting up vegetable scraps and a salad spinner for racing cars.
    By Caroline Chambers
    As told to Emma Wartzman
  7. gifts
    Let Them Eat Mail-Order CakeCake says, “I think you’re special and you deserve a treat.”
    By Margaret Eby
  8. outdoor leisure
    Amy Tan’s Guide to Birding“When people love birds, they will be more likely to get into the conservation of birds.”
    As told to Kiki Aranita
  9. fitness
    Two Extreme Protein Eaters on Their Favorite SnacksOur fitness writer’s brother and sister-in-law eat over 275 grams of protein a day, some of it in cookie, chip, and cereal form.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  10. organization
    Everything I Pack in My Go BagA pair of dry socks is a game changer.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  11. organization
    14 Things That Will Make Your Tiny Kitchen Feel BiggerTake advantage of every last inch.
    By Alexis Benveniste
  12. toys
    These Are the Building Toys My Family Loves MostFor open-ended play beyond LEGOs and Magna-Tiles.
    By Youngna Park
  13. trust me i should know
    Everything I Learned After Talking to Over 50 People About Their TablesOur kitchen and dining writer on her top-line observations on hundreds of recommended plates, bowls, flatware, glassware, linens, and more.
    By Emma Wartzman
  14. trust me i should know
    A Professional Organizer’s Guide to Storing Cleaning SuppliesThey don’t all have to live under your kitchen sink.
    By Jolie Kerr
  15. organization
    A Home Organizer on the Kitchen Stuff She Makes Her Clients BuyFor keeping countertops cleared and making a kitchen more pleasant to use.
    By Diane Lowy
  16. organization
    A Professional Organizer’s Guide to Minimizing Bathroom Clutter“Always organize a little so you’re never organizing a lot.”
    By Jolie Kerr
  17. apparel
    My Shirts Are Made of Milk — My Underwear Is Made of SeaweedA sustainable-apparel obsessive on her favorite clothing and accessories made from industrial food waste and recycled materials.
    By Kiki Aranita
  18. dining and entertaining
    A Bartender’s Guide to Stocking a Bar CartApart from the alcohol.
    By John deBary
  19. tablets and smartwatches
    I Know Which iPad You Should GetI’ve tried nine models since 2012, including all the models in the current lineup.
    By Jordan McMahon
  20. e-readers
    I’ve Tried Every Single Kindle Since 2013. Here Are the Best.And I’ve figured out the best one for every type of reader.
    By Jordan McMahon
  21. toys
    Capybaras Are the New AxolotlsThe giant but cuddly South American rodent is the new status stuffed animal.
    By Liza Corsillo
  22. women’s apparel
    This Is the Best Sock Height, ActuallyAnd it’s neither ankle nor crew.
    By Liza Corsillo
  23. organization
    A Professional Organizer’s Guide to Storing Toilet Paper and Paper TowelsFree up the space under the sink.
    By Jolie Kerr
  24. kids and babies
    15 Things to Make Feeding Kids Feel Less FraughtIt’s nice when it’s not an eyesore, too.
    By Fanny Singer and Greta Caruso
  25. decor
    Annie Meyers-Shyer’s Holiday-Decorating Handbook“The day after Thanksgiving is when our house really turns into Santa’s Village.”
    By Annie Meyers-Shyer
  26. packing and gear
    What’s Inside My Carry-on (As a Travel Writer)Including a pillow I won’t travel without and a use-anywhere adapter.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  27. travel
    I’ve Figured Out How to Dress for 12-Hour Days in Freezing-Cold MontanaAs a film wrangler on the horse team, I have to be ready for brutal conditions and temperatures ranging from 30 to -15 degrees.
    By Maggie Slepian
  28. food and drinks
    The Best Fall Cookbooks, According to Our Kitchen and Dining WriterHighly giftable new releases for the newbie baker, dinner-party host, and technical chef.
    By Emma Wartzman
  29. cookware and utensils
    The 7 Kitchen Tools I Bought After Interviewing 100 ChefsEater’s restaurant editor on the professional-level equipment that makes her a better home cook.
    By Hillary Dixler Canavan
  30. kitchen
    The Kitchen Stuff Ruth Reichl’s Been Using Since 1972The pans, knives, and other cooking items that the former Gourmet editor loves most.
    By Ruth Reichl
  31. fitness and sports
    I’ve Worn This Kind of Shoe in 6 Marathons and Gone Faster Each TimeThe best carbon-plated super shoes.
    By Ashley Mateo
  32. hair styling
    I’ve Been Perfecting My Curly Bangs for Decades. Here’s Everything I Use.I’ve developed curl-making muscle memory.
    By Cheryl Kramer Kaye
  33. style
    The Best Shorts for Trans Men and GNC BadboyzA good pair can change your entire personality.
    By Lily Marotta
  34. garden
    Everything I Use to Grow My Own Cut Flowers Deep in the British Countryside“I’ve spent four years and literally thousands of pounds on figuring out what works.”
    By Farrah Storr
  35. health
    Through 20 Years of Coping With ADHD, Here’s What I’ve Found to HelpADHD can make life tough to manage. These are all the tools that have helped me — and others who struggle with ADHD — keep my life in order.
    By Jordan McMahon
  36. garden
    Ask Me About My Super-Quiet Electric Yard ToolsThey’re so much better for the environment, too.
    By Steven John
  37. face
    I’m a Black Woman Who’s Spent a Decade Trying Skin Tints. These Are My Top Four.It all started with Glossier in 2014.
    By Mbiye Kasonga
  38. cleaning
    The Best Stain Removers, According to an Obsessive Laundry ProfessionalFor tackling all kinds of damn spots — from coffee, wine, and tomato sauce to bike grease, sweat, and blood.
    By Zach Pozniak
  39. baby gear
    All the Gear That Helped Me Survive a 3,000-Mile Road Trip With a BabyIncluding a folding booster seat, a portable changing pad with a built-in memory-foam pillow, and teething crackers that don’t get stuck in crevices.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  40. gaming
    My 4 Favorite Portable Consoles (Since the Original Game Boy)The latest devices let you play thousands of titles just about anywhere.
    By Jordan McMahon
  41. cleaning
    The Best Laundry Detergents, According to an Obsessive Laundry ProfessionalAfter rigorously testing more than 60 detergents, these are the ones I trust most.
    By Zach Pozniak
  42. electronics
    You’re Probably Not Using One of the Best iPhone FeaturesMagSafe is more than just a convenient way to charge your phone.
    By Jordan McMahon
  43. health
    Everything I Use to Keep Cool During Hot FlashesI’m convinced menopausal brain fog is caused by a lack of continuous sleep.
    By Cheryl Kramer Kaye
  44. home
    The 21 Tools I Used to Renovate My HomeIncluding a circular saw for removing drop ceilings and a pry bar for saving old trim.
    By Sarah Leon
  45. baby gear
    I’ve Been a Doula at Over 100 Births. Here’s the Stuff My Clients Love.Including alternative registries, a better nursing pillow, and the leggings she sees at almost every prenatal visit.
    By Carson Meyer
    As told to Simone Kitchens
  46. organization
    A Tool Guide for Those Who Have Never Touched a ToolComedy writer Lesley Arfin’s favorite drill, scissors, and various adhesives.
    By Lesley Arfin
  47. home
    An Orange-Obsessed Person’s Guide to OrangeWonder Valley founder Alison Carroll on the color she surrounds herself with.
    By Fiorella Valdesolo
  48. hiking and camping
    The Climbing Gear I Recommend for BeginnersPlease don’t wear socks.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  49. men’s apparel
    A Decade-Long Search Led Me to These Perfect $9 White SocksThe luxury pairs I’ve tried don’t even come close.
    By Ruby Redstone
  50. hiking and camping
    I’ve Hiked Everywhere From Patagonia to Nepal — This Is What I PackThese essentials offer peace of mind.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
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