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  1. father’s day 2019
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads With Sore Necks and BacksIncluding a travel-friendly foam roller and an adjustable pillow.
  2. recommended by experts
    The Best Electric Guitars for Beginners, According to ExpertsIncluding a very popular, under-$200 option.
  3. skin-care tools
    The Best Women’s Facial Razors and Shaving Creams, According to ExpertsIt’s better for your skin (and way less painful) than waxing or tweezing.
  4. Hiker and Dog Crossing The Shallow Part of a River.
    hiking and camping
    The Best Hiking Sandals, According to Trail Guides and Outdoor ExpertsNo surprise here, everyone loves Chaco sandals.
  5. video
    What Are the Best TVs Under $1,000?One even comes with a soundbar.
  6. garden
    Everything You Need to Grow an Indoor Herb GardenYou’ll be picking your own basil in no time.
  7. decor
    What’s the Best Plant to Give?Including picks for both plant beginners and home-gardening pros.
  8. baby gear
    The Best Umbrella Strollers, According to ExpertsCanopies for drizzles, rain shields for downpours.
  9. furniture
    What Are the Best Stacking and Folding Chairs?Interior designers share their space-saving favorites.
  10. testing testing
    I Tried Bose’s Surprisingly Nice-Looking Audio SunglassesThey offer augmented reality — and look like Ray-Bans.
  13. Relaxed Air Travel
    travel
    The Best Wrinkle-Free Women’s Clothes for Travel, According to Frequent FliersNo more risky encounters with the hotel room iron.
  14. pets
    The Best Automatic Pet Feeders and Water Fountains, According to ExpertsIncluding one that’ll let you livestream your dog.
  15. hair treatments
    The Best Products to Have When You’re Growing Out Your HairHow to style that “not a pixie not yet a bob” awkward phase.
  16. cleaning
    How to Clean Wooden Cutting Boards, According to ExpertsIncluding chefs’ favorite oils and a sponge made from walnut shells.
  17. sleep
    This One-Inch-Thick Robe Is Like a Wearable 5-Pound BlanketAs if you needed another reason to stay indoors.
  18. bathroom
    What Are the Best Digital Bathroom Scales?One displays an emoji along with your weight.
  19. dental care
    How to Get Rid of (and Prevent) Red Wine Stains on Your TeethDentists agree: Keep on eating cheese with your wine to block stains.
  20. decor
    We Ordered Bouquets From 6 Online Flower-Delivery ServicesFrom budget picks to luxury arrangements.
  21. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: An Opera Singer“We are all throat and neck freaks.”
  22. electronics
    The Little Printer That Turns My iPhone Photos Into Borderless StickersWay better than an Instax.
  25. Winter weather Dec 29th 2017
    recommended by experts
    What Gear Do Dogs Need to Stay Warm When It’s Freezing Out?Because pups feel the polar vortex, too.
  26. health
    Do Aphrodisiacs Actually Work?We asked doctors and experts what really brings the heat.
  27. outdoor leisure
    What’s the Next Status Water Bottle?We’re calling it: The old-school Nalgene is back.
  28. reading lists
    The 13 Best Personal Finance Books, According to Money ExpertsRead how to make a budget, pay off debts, plan for retirement, and more.
  29. massagers and recovery
    Ask the Strategist: What Do I Need When Recovering From Surgery?Much more useful than flowers and a balloon
  30. fitness and sports
    Does the Arc Trainer Really Burn As Many Calories As It Claims?We found out whether gym machine calorie counters are actually accurate.
  31. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Start Knitting, According to ExpertsMake your own scarves and beanies this winter.
  32. year in review
    Strat Haul: This Odor-Free Kitty Litter Is the Best Thing I Bought in 2018It also changes colors if your cat’s sick.
  33. outdoor leisure
    The Best Ski Jackets for Beginning to Advanced Skiers, According to ExpertsOptions for the bunny slope and the backcountry.
  34. reading lists
    The Best Books for New Dog OwnersSit, stay, read.
  37. cyber monday
    If You Buy One Thing Today, Make It This Rarely-On-Sale Smartwool Base LayerIt’s not just for exercising, either.
  38. office accessories
    The 100 Best Pens, As Tested by Strategist EditorsThe best felt-tips, ballpoints, gel, fountain, and rollerball pens, as judged by the writers and editors who tested them.
  39. sleep gear
    Everything You Need to Fall Asleep in Economy ClassNo drugs that’ll make you sleep-shop SkyMall.
  40. style
    What Are the Best Wool Slippers to Give?We put tried-and-true cozy favorites to the test.
  41. gifts
    The Best Gifts for People Going Through a BreakupBetter than Ben & Jerry’s.
  42. women’s apparel
    Ask the Strategist: Where Can I Find a Petite Cashmere Hoodie?Our under-five-foot writer tested seven ultracozy hoodies to find out.
  43. productivity
    This Bag Organizer Turns My Tote Into a Laptop BagIt’s got a place for everything.
  44. decor
    The Best Things for Decorating an Entryway, According to Interior DesignersIncluding multifunction mirrors and decorative catchall trays.
  45. fitness and sports
    The Best Running Tights I’ve Ever Tried Have an Invisible Waist PackThey’ll make you excited to run in the cold.
  46. footcare
    What to Do About Smelly Feet, According to PodiatristsOne way is sanitizing your shoes with a UV light.
  49. lip balms and treatments
    This Japanese Mask for Lips Saved Me After a 14-Hour FlightBreak out of the ChapStick-reapplication cycle for good.
  50. green week
    What’s the Best Way to Clean Ecofriendly and Reusable Kitchen Products?Because when was the last time you washed that water bottle?
  51. fitness and sports
    The Best Base Layers for Workouts, According to Runners, Cyclists, and SkiersThey’re the key to staying warm — without overheating — when you’re active in the cold.
  52. recommended by experts
    What Are the Best (Stylish) Vegan Shoes?Join the cruelty-free clogerati.
  53. women’s apparel
    The Best Petite Jeans and Pants I’ve Found (and I’m Under 5 Feet)Short-inseam options for work and play.
  54. testing testing
    I Tried the Button-down Shirt That Promises to End ‘Boob Gap’Two subtle design tweaks solve the age-old problem.
  55. beauty
    The Best Temporary Hair Color for Any Halloween LookIncluding the “OG” dye that’s Cyndi Lauper’s favorite.
  56. cleansers
    What Are the Best Washcloths for Your Face?Including the “Hermès of washcloths.”
  57. travel
    What Are the Best Backpacks for College Students?A stylist and luggage pro recommend backpacks that are both fashionable and functional.
  58. sleep gear
    What Are the Best Gentle-Wake Alarm Clocks?Wake up to simulated sunrise, nature sounds, or even pleasant scents.
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