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    Our Favorite Bamboo Sheets Are 35 Percent Off Just for Strategist ReadersEverything else at Cozy Earth is also 35 percent off for Strategist readers only.
  2. 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.
  3. celebrity shopping
    What Dominique Ansel Can’t Live Without“I love butter. I love it so much. The quality of this one is just exceptional, and the texture is great for making croissants.”
  4. celebrity shopping
    What Rosie Assoulin Can’t Live Without“I never really had any old-fashioned lipsticks in a gold case like this, so I just treasure it.”
  5. sales
    This Portable Sound Machine Is Nearly Half OffIt comes with 21 sounds and customized timers.
  6. bedding
    The 5 Very Best Jersey SheetsThey’re as soft as your favorite T-shirt and won’t ever wrinkle.
  7. kids and babies
    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.
  8. gifts
    48 Gifts for Every Type of HostIncluding wool throws, an automated countertop herb garden, and an old-timey popcorn-maker.
  9. kids and babies
    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 3-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedToys to support creativity, independence, and a lot of jumping.
  10. men’s apparel
    This $8 Hanes Is the Closest Thing to a Threadbare Vintage TeeThe cotton-poly shirt is fitted with sleeves that are a hair shorter than most modern tees and a thick collar that actually cuts close to the neck.
  13. sales
    These $10 Gel Pens Would Make a Great Stocking StufferThey come in 14 colors and are perfect for planning and journaling.
  14. celebrity shopping
    What Lynda Carter Can’t Live Without“It is so used. It has been so washed. The dogs have been on it. It’s that old-lady robe. It’s so comfortable, so cozy.”
  15. men’s apparel
    The Hanes Sweatpants Stylist Law Roach Receives Every Christmas“Everybody knows, ‘Oh, that’s what Uncle Law loves.’”
  16. strategist round table
    7 Strategist Editors Discuss the Gifts They’re Getting Their KidsWe infiltrated the brain trust to find the best children’s gifts.
  17. kids’ fashion
    Ask the Strategist: I Want My Daughter to Look Like a ‘Haunted Victorian Doll’Help me find a dupe of this $700 velvet Bonpoint dress.
  18. sales
    Our Favorite Pillows for All Types of Sleepers Are Nearly 50 Percent OffStrategist readers save an extra 5 percent.
  19. decor
    The Best Christmas-Tree Toppers, According to Interior DesignersFrom traditional stars to delicate finials.
  20. sales
    44 (Under-$20) Stocking Stuffers for Kids and BabiesFrom books to the season’s hottest toys, all are tiny enough to fit inside a stocking.
  21. celebrity shopping
    What Semisonic’s Dan Wilson Can’t Live Without“It’s like a Topanga Canyon hot chocolate — hot chocolate with an atmosphere of organic farming around it.”
  22. sales
    This Portable Deep-Cleaner Is 40 Percent OffThe compact machine can be used on rugs, upholstery, car interiors, and more.
  25. cyber monday 2023
    The Best Cyber Monday Bedding Deals, According to the Strategist’s Sheets ExpertEverything you need for the top of the bed.
  26. black friday 2023
    The Best Black Friday Bedding Deals, According to the Strategist’s Sheets ExpertEverything you need for the top of the bed.
  27. sales
    This (Highly Giftable) Toniebox Starter Kit Is 30 Percent OffIt’s like an audio babysitter for kids.
  28. celebrity shopping
    What Gavin Rossdale (Still) Can’t Live Without“I discovered these underwear through my kids. I dress like a child under these adult clothes.”
  29. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Pregnant People, According to Pregnant PeopleIncluding soothing body oil and a bunch of soft, stretchy, and actually nice-looking maternity clothing.
  30. celebrity shopping
    What Vanessa Hudgens Can’t Live Without “I’m very much a do it all myself type of girl. I don’t want to hire anyone to do anything. So I went on Amazon and I found these.”
  31. sales
    All Hanna Andersson Pajamas Are 50 Percent Off, Just in Time for the HolidaysStock up on cozy PJs for the entire family
  32. gifts
    The Best Gifts for New Grandparents, According to GrandparentsIncluding keepsake books, picture frames, and other gifts to celebrate the milestone.
  33. sales
    This Herbaceous, Giftable Candle From Boy Smells Is Just $25The earthy, tart scent will set the mood for fall festivities and feasts.
  34. sales
    This Plush Checkerboard Throw Blanket Is 40 Percent OffIt comes in several cheery colors and neutrals.
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Law Roach Can’t Live Without“Sometimes I’ll wear a pair of Hanes sweatpants with a great McQueen coat on top of it. Style shouldn’t be a monolith.”
  38. decor
    Does It Seem Like Everyone Has This Rug?It’s surprisingly affordable.
  39. furniture
    The 9 Very Best Bunk BedsFrom convertible to customizable options.
  40. celebrity shopping
    What Anna Biller Can’t Live Without“When I was a kid, I used to read a book walking down the street with my family — I just wanted to shut out the world. I’m still kind of like that.”
  41. celebrity shopping
    What Sofia Coppola Can’t Live Without“I love to start my day with a beautiful object and my favorite tea.”
  42. people watching
    The Backpacks 200 Manhattan High-School Students WoreThere were a lot of black JanSports.
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    I Found Out Who Made the Sexy Sheets in PassagesHint: They’re French.
  44. sales
    Our Favorite, Celebrity-Approved Sound Machine Is on Sale for $32It’s beloved by Eva Mendes and Samantha Irby.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Rumer Willis Can’t Live Without“I go really bougie and get this glorious rose water from Erewhon and I fill up my Stanley cups with little rabbit-pellet ice.”
  46. sales
    Our Favorite Lightweight Dyson Stick Vacuum Is 30 Percent OffWeighing just 5.6 pounds, it’s great for pet hair, too.
  49. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Sparkly Korean Dish ScrubbersThey’re the only sponges I use.
  50. baby gear
    The 8 Very Best High ChairsTo take you from the baby stage and beyond.
  51. organization
    The 20 Very Best Shoe OrganizersFeaturing a shoe cabinet that has survived four apartments.
  52. sales
    These Breezy Slip-On Sneakers Are 40 Percent OffPerfect for that transitional period between summer and fall.
  53. sales
    This Actually Breathable Weighted Blanket Is 30 Percent OffThe 100 percent cotton fabric and thinner profile make it a great choice for all seasons.
  54. home
    The Best Housewarming Gifts, According to Cool Homeowners (and Renters)From Ottessa Moshfegh’s favorite incense to fancy salt and delicious-smelling hand soap.
  55. furniture
    The Very Best Metal Bed FramesIncluding canopies, bright colors, and high clearance for extra storage.
  56. mattresses
    The 10 Very Best Cooling Mattress ToppersEvery side will be the cool side of the bed.
  57. sales
    This Tempur-Pedic Pillow for All Kinds of Sleepers Is Nearly Half-OffThe dual-sided pillow works for back, stomach, and side sleepers.
  58. sales
    Some Really Great Target Sheets Are Just $52 TodayThey’re made of a soft, brushed cotton and come in five neutral colors.
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