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  1. painless shopping
    24 Highly Giftable Coffee-Table BooksIncluding books on fly fishing, Britpop, and interiors.
    By Chris Mandle
  2. painless shopping
    The 33 Best Gifts for Every Type of GirlfriendWe recommend the best gifts, from long-term partners to “Is it official yet?” girlfriends.
    By Ailbhe Malone
  3. painless shopping
    The 33 Best Gifts for Every Type of BoyfriendWhat to buy new boyfriends, foodie boyfriends, and boyfriends who suffer two-day hangovers.
    By Chris Mandle
  4. painless shopping
    32 Gifts for Every Type of WifeWhatever their interests, we’re here to help.
    By Ailbhe Malone
  5. painless shopping
    33 Gifts for Every Type of HusbandWhatever his interests, we’re confident you’ll find a perfect gift in our guide.
    By Chris Mandle
  6. sunday circular
    10 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Spiced Rum to SlippersThis week’s version of the Sunday circular includes a romantic potted plant, a skin-quenching balm, and a toddler-friendly travel pillow.
    By The Editors
  7. big plants small space
    My Favourite (Less Obvious Than Roses) Houseplants to Give on Valentine’s DayI’d take a heart-shaped houseplant over a bunch of 12 red roses every time.
    By Sonya Patel Ellis
  8. this thing’s incredible
    No Matter Where I Travel in the World, I Bring These £5 Light BulbsEven when I go to visit my parents’, the first thing I do is switch their light bulbs out for these.
    By Arman Nafei As told to Chris Mandle
  9. empty!
    The 10 Items a Broadcaster and Beauty Writer Emptied Out in JanuaryIncluding the shampoo that’s coaxing her curls back into life and extremely effective Revitalash dupe.
    By Louise McSharry
  10. gifts they might actually want
    23 Valentine’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From Black-Owned BusinessesFrom a faux-suede bucket bag to a premium spiced rum.
    By Chris Mandle
  13. your shopping cart
    What Readers Are Buying: Ultramoisturising Creams, Pens, and Olive OilOur roundup of what you’ve been adding to your shopping carts in January.
    By The Editors
  14. gifts they might actually want
    19 Valentine’s Day Gifts You Can Buy From ESEA-Owned BusinessesIncluding a delicate pearl necklace, a Barbican-inspired tote bag, and a curated selection of Korean skin care.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  15. recommended by experts
    What’s the Best Streaming Service?Including the best service for cinephiles, those who overnight U.S. drama, and reality-TV bingers.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  16. stuff we buy ourselves
    The Strategist Haul: What the Editors Bought in JanuaryIncluding personalised stationery, smudge-proof lipstick, and stain-removal pens.
    By The Editors
  17. sunday circular
    8 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Steam Mops to SpeakersThis week’s Sunday circular includes a splurge-worthy steam mop, a concealer that won’t budge, and a model’s favourite period pants.
    By The Editors
  18. this thing’s incredible
    In Just 15 Seconds, This Steam Mop Makes My Flat Look Like a Show Home“Hearing the gentle hiss as it devours sticky sauce stains provides an immediate serotonin hit.”
    By Chris Mandle
  19. painless shopping
    23 Valentine’s Day Gifts Under £20Including a soothing pillow spray and a surrealism jigsaw puzzle.
    By Chris Mandle
  20. painless shopping
    22 Valentine’s Day Gifts Under £10Including sweet gifts, sentimental ones, and gifts for goofy valentines.
    By Chris Mandle
  21. this thing’s incredible
    Did Buying This Keyboard Cure My Depression? Time Will Tell.Running my fingers gently across the keys once a day has actually cheered me up.
    By Keah Brown
  22. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Period Underwear?We spoke to nine cool people about the most stylish (and durable) period underwear, and their tips on how to wash and care for your period pants.
    By Hannah Holway
  25. this thing’s incredible
    This CBD Balm Is Like a Sports Massage in a TubeIt fits in my hand like the bigger sister to a lip balm, chunky and solid.
    By Hanna Hanra
  26. sunday circular
    9 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From SAD Lamps to Latex BodysuitsThis week’s “Sunday Circular” includes a small-batch gin, a raincoat with wiggle room, and a perfume discovery set.
    By The Editors
  27. ask a cool person
    A Beginner’s Guide to LatexwearWe spoke to five experts — including a stylist and a fetishest — about how to choose and care for your latexwear, as well as the best spots to shop.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  28. this thing’s incredible
    My 6-Year-Old Prefers This Goofy Plastic Bowl to All Other ToysAnd best of all, it’s battery-free.
    By Lauren Crosby
  29. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Thermals for Women?We spoke to five experts about the best thermals and base layers — all of which look good and perform to a high standard.
    By Chris Mandle
  30. this thing’s incredible
    It Turns Out That All I Needed to Enjoy Baths Was This Extra-Large Bath PillowI’ve been using the pillow since last summer, and I’m officially a bath convert — I take a couple a month.
    By Chelsey Pippin
  31. this thing’s incredible
    The Plug-in Drying Rack I Single-Handedly Brought to All of Central ScotlandMy friends told their friends about the airer, creating a ripple of Dry:Soon purchases all over central Scotland.
    By Catherine Renton
  32. recommended by experts
    The Best SAD Lights, According to Mental-Health ExpertsWe asked mental-health experts about the benefits of light therapy in easing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and the criteria for a good SAD light.
    By Ellen Wallwork
  33. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Long-Distance Couples, According to Long-Distance CouplesFind the best gifts to give your partner, from a couple that’s been dating for eight months to a couple that’s been together for 12 years.
    By Daniela Morosini
  34. ask a cool person
    The Best Women’s Raincoats, According to Cool PeopleWell-dressed women — from stylists, performers, and fashion writers — share their picks of the best raincoats for every type of woman and season.
    By Lynn Enright and Rachael Griffiths
  37. sunday circular
    9 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Roller Skates to Refillable JournalsThis week’s Sunday circular includes a singer’s favourite bra, a bug-themed board game, and some Valentine’s Day inspiration.
    By The Editors
  38. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: Help Me Find Noise-Cancelling Headphones Under £200In this edition of “Ask the Strategist,” we help a reader find the best noise-cancelling headphones under £200.
    By Chris Mandle
  39. painless shopping
    31 Cheapest, Nicest Valentine’s Day Gifts From the Most Expensive BrandsIncluding Gucci incense sticks, a Prada water bottle, and a soap from Chanel.
    By Chris Mandle
  40. strategist investigates
    What Are the Best Lateral-Flow or PCR Tests for International Travel?We found the best deals on lateral-flow and PCR COVID-19 tests for your next international trip.
    By Chris Mandle
  41. ask a cool person
    The Best Journals, Planners, and Diaries, According to JournalersIncluding bullet journals, refillable notebooks, and a notebook app to help you get organized.
    By Hannah Holway
  42. sunday circular
    9 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Exercise Bikes to Board GamesThis week’s Sunday circular includes a DJ’s favourite preshow wine, a vegetarian-friendly cookbook, and a reader-favourite Bluetooth tracker.
    By The Editors
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Snoochie Shy Can’t Live Without“I love it so much I named my cat after it.”
    By Snoochie Shy As told to Chris Mandle
  44. stuff we buy ourselves
    The Strategist Haul: What the Editors Bought in DecemberBoard games, boxers, and Beat Saber add-ons.
    By The Editors
  45. this thing’s incredible
    I Seldom Ironed, Now I Miss This Clothes Steamer When I’m AbroadIt was intuitive to use, even for someone who has only ever steamed rice before.
    By Sandy Yu
  46. big plants small space
    My (Exceedingly Easy) Pruning Method Works for Ficuses, Devil’s Ivy, and MorePruning can sound like a daunting, tool-filled task, but it’s actually easy when you know how.
    By Sonya Patel Ellis
  49. empty!
    The 6 Products Our Beauty Columnist Emptied Out in DecemberTo find out about the products worth excavating, we occasionally invite friends of the Strategist to tell us about their monthly empties.
    By Rio Viera-Newton
  50. your shopping cart
    What Readers Are Buying: Board Games, Bluetooth Trackers, and Casserole PotsWelcome to Your Shopping Cart, wherein we break out the top-ten products that you, devoted Strategist UK readers, bought in droves.
    By The Editors
  51. people’s choice
    The Best Home Exercise Bikes on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewsIncluding the best recumbent exercise bike, the best AI smart bike, and the bike with the highest resistance level.
    By Lucy Carr
  52. recommended by experts
    The 34 Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds, According to ExpertsIncluding the best craft gifts, the best board games, and the best STEM toys.
    By Ellen Wallwork
  53. recommended by experts
    What Are the Best 4-Player Board Games?Options for game night.
    By Dominique Pariso
  54. painless shopping
    The 40 Best E-Gift Cards for Every Type of PersonWe scoured the internet to find an e-card option suitable for absolutely every type of person (and one that will arrive on time).
    By Rachael Griffiths
  55. painless shopping
    28 Last-Minute Gifts on Amazon for the People You Almost Forgot AboutIncluding suggestions for your kid’s new BFF, your book club’s Secret Santa, and your snack-obsessed colleague.
    By Chris Mandle and Rachael Griffiths
  56. big plants small space
    This Holiday Houseplant Gives Christmas Joy All Year RoundThe perfect evergreen way to spread Christmas love, joy, and happiness for seasons to come.
    By Sonya Patel Ellis
  57. people’s choice
    The Best Patio Heaters on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersIncluding the best portable, miniature, and stylish options.
    By Lucy Carr
  58. recommended by experts
    How to Care for Your House Plants in Winter, According to ExpertsIncluding advice on watering them, giving them enough light, and providing the best temperature — as well as the best tools for the job.
    By Chris Mandle
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