Time to Say Goodbye Is the Only Asian American Podcast Saying the Hard StuffThe show takes on Asian American and international politics with a leftist POV and a healthy dose of skepticism.
reading lists
Mar. 26, 2021
The Best Books About Asian American Identity, According to Experts Including genres from fiction to history to poetry — and authors from Helen Zia to Ocean Vuong to Grace Lee Boggs.
The Best Art Easels for Kids, According to Art Educators and Parents From a $20 (art-teacher-approved) easel to a model more appropriate for teens who are getting serious about their work.
celebrity shopping
Mar. 3, 2021
What Author Jenny Han Can’t Live Without “This is the secret to movie-theater popcorn at home.”
This Truly Customizable Notebook Has Replaced (Most of) My Many Others Its rather ingenious insert system allows you to package up to three or four separate notebooks between the same two covers.
baby feeding
Feb. 17, 2021
The Best Supplies for Making Your Own Baby Food, According to Experts One way to cut down on heavy metals found in processed baby food? Start making it yourself.
celebrity shopping
Feb. 2, 2021
What Taraji P. Henson Can’t Live Without “If you burn something in these pots, you really don’t know what the hell you’re doing.”
Gee’s Bend Black-Made (Museum-Quality) Quilts Are Now Sold on Etsy It’s the first time ever that quilts from the rural Alabama community of Black women artists are available to buy online.
Can the Best (Closed-Loop) Baby Monitor Get Any Better? An Infant Optics owner puts the parent-approved-brand’s newest model to the test.
23 Floor Lamps, Vetted 23 Ways Including an elegant vertical LED light and a circular lamp that looks like the many Charli XCX has.
My Toddler Won’t Stop Playing With These Friction-Powered Cars Their novel design propels them farther than any other toy cars he’s used and makes the toys much better at navigating bumps and uneven surfaces.
Ask the Strategist: What Are Some Shearling-Lined Boots That Aren’t Uggs? Here are 22 alternatives that are just as cozy, cute, and easy to slip on.
office swag
Dec. 11, 2020
This New York x Neighborhood Spot Merch Is Another Reason to Love New York Do-good streetwear brand Neighborhood Spot created a collection of totes and prints based on the latest “Reasons to Love New York” issue cover.
The Best Gifts for Chess Players, According to Chess Players We asked chess players, coaches, grandmasters, and world champions about their favorite things to give to folks like themselves.
celebrity shopping
Dec. 7, 2020
What Kyle MacLachlan Can’t Live Without “I am made for the Strategist, because these little details are important and really make a difference in terms of finding something that works well.”
30 Strategist-Approved Gifts for Your Whole List (That You Can Buy at Macy’s) A bunch of our favorite gifts to give, all conveniently available at the department store that brings you the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
fitness and sports
Nov. 25, 2020
In-Stock Weight-Lifting Equipment, From Unlikely Sources Dumbbells, kettlebells, and other lifting equipment you can order right now.
black friday 2020
Nov. 24, 2020
How Effective Are Aqueous Ozone Cleaners (Like O3Waterworks)? Two experts tell us about the science behind these products that claim to sanitize simply by filling them with water.
strategist investigates
Oct. 27, 2020
Four Hacks for Safely Distributing Candy on Halloween From simple tools like trash grabbers to DIY candy chutes.
organization
Oct. 5, 2020
Ask the Strategist: What Are Some Nice-Looking Baskets for Storing Bedding? A dozen options for stowing a couple of pillows with an artfully arranged blanket (or two) on top.
This Generous Soaking Tub Cuts My Dishwashing Time by a Third It has plenty of room to soak our family of three’s jumble of plates, coffee mugs, glasses, sippy cups, plates, bowls, utensils, and cutting boards.
organization
Aug. 13, 2020
Ask the Strategist: What Are Some Cute Hooks to Hang Masks on by a Door? We found 20 nice-looking storage solutions for the accessory that’s now as essential as your phone, wallet, and keys.
An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Skateboarding, According to Skaters The best skateboards, protective gear, and accessories to get you rolling.
This Compact, Do-It-All Oven Makes Me Feel Like Julia Child in Quarantine It can bake, broil, toast, fry, and even convection cook at basically the turn of a dial.
this thing’s incredible
June 22, 2020
Baby Pools Are Selling Out, But This Splash Pad Will Keep My Kid Cool All Summer It’s a fresh reprieve on a hot summer day — and less stressful than packing up a beach bag.
outdoor leisure
June 9, 2020
The Best Outdoor Dining Sets, According to Experts From petite bistro-style sets to larger picnic tables, any will make your outdoor space a place you’ll want to linger longer.
The Best Indoor Play Equipment for Toddlers, According to Experts If you can’t bring your toddler to Gymboree, here are the best ways to recreate your very own Gymboree at home.
celebrity shopping
May 22, 2020
What Fashion Designer Thakoon Panichgul Can’t Live Without “I started eating it in college, you know, when you go through that period of just eating cereal.”
outdoor leisure
May 13, 2020
The Best Patio Chairs, According to Interior Designers From beachy sling styles to classic molded-plastic chairs to seating that folds up for easy storage.
painless shopping
Apr. 27, 2020
In-Stock Flour, From Unlikely Sources If you’re patient, flexible, and have the space to accommodate more than you might need right away, you can still find flour online.
The Best Tools for Self-Monitoring During Your Pregnancy, According to Experts These affordable, easy-to-use tools can help you self-monitor your pregnancy at home between visits to your doctor.
strategist investigates
Apr. 14, 2020
In-Stock Baby Wipes, From Unlikely Sources Eight retailers that seemingly have plenty of wipes, whether you want to buy single orders or subscribe and (often) save.
strategist investigates
Apr. 13, 2020
The Retailers (Big and Small) Doing Curbside Pickup Amid the Pandemic These big-box and local stores offer some form of curbside pickup for those who don’t want to wait for delivery or shop in person.
baby feeding
Apr. 6, 2020
The Best Nursing Pillows, According to Experts Six different styles that’ll help you during those early days (and sleepless nights) of breastfeeding.
These Barely-There Bras I Got While Pregnant Are My Go-Tos for Working From Home They’re the type of bras that are so comfortable you barely notice you’re wearing one.
The Best Decorative Mirrors, According to Interior Designers 26 mirrors to choose from, whether you’re looking for one that can make a small space look bigger or help you get the perfect mirror selfie.
My Son and I Tried 4 (Newish) Montessori–Inspired Toy-Subscription Boxes All are based in some way on the Montessori method of education, and we ultimately liked each for different reasons.
recommended by experts
Mar. 23, 2020
kids and babies
Feb. 13, 2020
The Best (and Most Gentle) Soaps for Babies, According to Experts Dermatologist and editors share their favorite natural baby soaps.
The 8 Things a (Former) Secret Service Agent Carries at All Times From a flashlight for self-defense to a CPR shield for saving lives.
kids and babies
Feb. 4, 2020
The Best Eco-Friendly Condoms and Lubes, According to Sex Experts Sex-toy shop owners and sex educators weigh in on the best eco-friendly and vegan condoms, plus the organic and vegan lubes to use with them.
women’s accessories
Dec. 30, 2019
The Best Thing I Bought This Decade Is Fjällräven’s Kanken Laptop Backpack The Fjällräven Kanken might have been designed for kids, but it works just as well for adults. Especially this one.
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