Twelve things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including the Whirley Pop popcorn popper, Jungmaven Alpine raglan sweatshirt, and more.

This artificial tree is tall but perfect for small spaces, is made by one of our favorite fake tree companies, and is an amazing deal at more than half off.

Madewell’s sale section is an extra 40 percent off for a limited time, and our deals writer found the 16 best discounts.

Our writer sought out the best white-elephant gift-exchange ideas that are fun without being junky at price points from under $10 to $100.

Our sleep writer rounded up the best early Black Friday mattress deals she’s found so far, including discounts on Saatva, Leesa, Tempur-Pedic, Casper, and Tuft & Needle.

We asked TV personality Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi about the things she can’t live without, including iced matcha lattes from Starbucks, Thrive Causemetics mascara, and rose-water toner from Trader Joe’s.

Our deals editor found the best sales of the week, including double discounts at J.Crew, Madewell, and Anthropologie; and early Black Friday sales at Great Jones and Material.

Our deals writer found the hot-pink Gap VintageSoft Wedge Crewneck Sweatshirt and Boyfriend Joggers that cool moms love for half off.

Contributor Youngna Park spoke to tween girls to find out what the best gifts for tweens are. Their picks include beauty gifts, books, toys and games, and room décor.

Many mattress companies make beds that are marketed as more supportive for plus-size or ‘heavy’ people. But does your weight actually affect what kind of mattress you need? Sleep writer Amelia Jerden spoke to three physical therapists to find out.

All of the best holiday gift ideas for 2025, including the best gifts for him, best gifts for her, the best gifts for kids, and the best gifts under $50.

I talked to toy experts and cool parents about the best gifts for 5-year-olds, including MGA Miniverse surprise balls, a fairy tale board game, the Primal Hatch T. rex, and Play-Doh Barbie.

Contributor Brent Rose reviews the new Fenix 8 Pro, which adds LTE and some other features to the original Fenix 8, the sports watch he had already considered the best in the category.

David Zwirner curator Ebony L. Haynes dresses all in black and shared with us her favorite black T-shirts from COS, Uniqlo, and Muji, as well as the tuxedo pants, Gildan sweatshirts, and Dr. Martens boots she buys in multiples.

After years of using their products, our kitchen and dining writer breaks down six direct-to-consumer kitchenware brands and declares which items — skillets, cooking utensils, glassware, and more — are worth buying.

Strategist readers can take 20 percent off Rag & Bone items with our exclusive discount code from now until December 17.

We found a lot of Strategist favorites discounted during Material’s 2025 Black Friday sale, including a new plant-based cutting board, a trio of knives, and a revolutionary air whisk.

Strategist readers can take 20 percent off Rag & Bone items with our exclusive discount code from now until December 17.

Our deals editor has advice for getting the best discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which brands to shop early, and more.

Writer Martha Tuber owns 49 sweatshirts. She shares ten of the ones she likes most from Buck Mason, AYR, Primary, Cos, and more.

We rounded up the best new launches and collaborations for this week, including Dua Lipa’s skin-care line with Augustinus Bader, Nike’s LD-1000 Edition A sneakers for Aritzia, and a David Bowie Yoto card.

Here are 50 Strategist editor–approved gifts under $50 for every person on your list, including gifts for parents, co-workers, and siblings.

Strategist writer Kitty Guo shares everything in her ‘Strategist Brain,’ from Ken Burns’s ‘Baseball’ to the Offhours Homecoat and Plus Ultra Quarter-Length Socks.

Every type of women’s socks for every type of occasion, from working out at home to going out in open-toed sandals, from brands like Bombas, Le Bon Shoppe, Nike, Hue, Wolford, Hansel From Basel, and more.

Our deals writer found 18 pairs of Merrells on sale for up to 44 percent off right now, including fleece-lined clogs, winter boots, and the classic Jungle Moc.

Nespresso’s Vertuo Pop+ coffee maker is on sale for $99 at Amazon, and at Nespresso’s own site for $100 in a range of colors.

Our beauty editor Tembe Denton-Hurst curated a selection of Strategist-approved picks from the Sephora Savings Event including products from Eadem, Crown Affair, Rhode, Summer Fridays, and more.

Our writer compared the differences between a cheap pair of Amazon Baleaf leggings and an expensive pair of Lululemon Wunder Trains.

Beauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst pens and ode to the COSRx Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer, which has filled in the gap when she ran out of Dieux Instant Angel.

Charlotte Cho, K-beauty expert and founder of Soko Glam and Then I Met you, shares her favorite things to buy at the drugstore, including Aquaphor, Aveeno baby lotion, E.l.f. highlighter, and more.

Our beauty editor Tembe Denton-Hurst curated a selection of Strategist-approved picks from the Sephora Savings Event including products from Eadem, Crown Affair, Rhode, Summer Fridays, and more.

The best Christmas and holiday gifts for 4-year-olds, including mini American Girl dolls, a T. rex–shaped Hot Wheels ramp, Woom pedal bikes, and lots of toys for playing pretend like a cash register and a realistic baby doll.

The Strategist staff is loving what’s coming out from Banana Republic right now, and our style writer shares what to get from the mall brand right now.

Everything is 20 percent off at Girlfriend Collective, making it a good time to get pre-tariff prices on some Strategist-approved sports bras, leggings, and more.

Over at Nordstrom, we found travel sets from Barefoot Dreams for over half-off. They come with fuzzy socks, an eye mask, and the brand’s plush blanket.

Writer Iva Dixit reviews brushes from YS Park, a brand that professional hairstylists use and trust.

Over at Nordstrom, we found travel sets from Barefoot Dreams for over half-off. They come with fuzzy socks, an eye mask, and the brand’s plush blanket.

Our deals writer found Bose QuietComfort Headphones for 45 percent off — taking them down to $199, their best price ever.

Strategist writer Martha Tuber talked to left-handed writers and read dozens of online reviews to find ten of the best smudge-free, comfortable pens for lefties.

Every week, I find the best beauty products on sale exclusively for ‘Beauty Brief’ newsletter subscribers. This week’s best deals include a cost-effective K-Beauty kit and $150 off our favorite Dyson hair dryer.

I went through my gifting rolodex to find the best, most thoughtful gifts for wives, from sporty wives to bookish wives, and beyond.

Our Gen-Z correspondent chatted with high-schoolers to determine which sweatshirt your teen will ask for this Christmas and how you can get your hands on it.

Eight years ago I decided to move to New York from Perth, and now travel for 24 hours to visit my family each year. Here’s everything I do to beat jet lag.

We asked teenage boys about what they actually want and favorites, including video games, sneakers, bedroom or dorm décor, sports goods, and more.

Nordstrom’s early Black Friday sale is live, and clearance items are an extra 30 percent off through November 11.

We asked chef and author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt about the things he can’t live without, including OXO Bench Scraper, KariKari Chili Crisp, and Spinnaker Chocolate.

Several Dyson vacuums are up to 55 percent off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Dyson itself. Most are the same prices they were during Prime Day.

We curated gifts for husbands, including gifts for him at every price point and for nearly every hobby, that will appeal to all types of guys.

Kim France has joined the Strategist with a monthly column to answer your highly specific ‘girls of a certain age’ style questions. This month, she has advice on pants, wearing color, and block heels.

A collection of expert-vetted or spotted-around-town products we’ve written about recently, including all-terrain clogs, an excellent cake carrier, and more.