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  • Dandelion Chocolate 2026 Advent calendar, Tony’s Chocolonely Advent calendar, Toblerone Advent calendar, Oreo Advent calendar

    A sweet treat every day: the best chocolate Advent calendars in 2026

  • A collection of the Best Food Advent calendars 2026

    ‘Like opening a storybook’: nine food Advent calendars with offerings from mochi to sardines

Recent stories

  • Adam Doud smiles while standing with an Engwe M20 3.0 ebike in sunglasses and helmet outdoors

    I traded my car for an ebike for a month. Here’s what I saved, and why I’m still riding

  • Four toaster ovens arranged on a pink canvas background

    The very best air fryer-toaster oven combos – tested and reviewed

  • Hunter candles, A 3lb tub of Maldon salt, Rock & Ruby socks against yellow, red and green background

    German knives, English socks: 13 gifts beloved globally that Americans are missing out on

  • A person transfers an egg from a pan to a plate with a slice of toast.

    Our favorite non-toxic pan is on sale (and five other Pfas-free kitchen deals)

  • Barebells Protein Bars; Biena Crispy Chickpeas; Fishwife Tuna on colorful background

    We taste-tested 42 ways to get more protein. These 6 were the best

  • A collection of advent calendars for 2026

    Whether you’re into makeup, cats or museums, our vetted 2026 Advent calendars have a daily surprise for all in the US

  • Coffee makers and instant coffee against red and orange gradient background

    Caffeine off the clock: six ways baristas make coffee at home (and one they all hate)

  • Collection of ice in ice cube trays against a blue background

    The six best plastic-free ice cube trays in the US for 2026

Gifts

  • A collection of advent calendars for 2026

    Advent calendars
    Whether you’re into makeup, cats or museums, our vetted picks have a daily surprise for all

  • Product photo of LL Bean Custom Tote Bags against yellow and orange background

    Custom gifts
    The nine best personalized gifts, from a timeless tote bag to custom stationery

  • Revolve Beauty advent calendar 2026 01

    Beauty Advent calendars
    Revolve promises $950 worth of products for $150. Does it deliver?

  • Best Beauty Advent Calendars The Filter US

    Beauty Advent calendars
    The best calendars are already here and selling out

  • Anyday 12-Piece Glass Round Dish Set

    The non-plastic food storage containers we love are now on sale

  • Coop adjustable pillow against turquoise background

    Our favorite adjustable pillow is now cheaper than it has been all year

  • a photo of anyday anydeli containers

    Anydeli’s October deli container sale

  • A round up of the Cozy Earth sale

    Cozy Earth review: we tested the buzzy sleep brand. Here are its best – and worst – pieces

Home

Home

  • A round up of the Cozy Earth sale

    Cozy Earth review
    We tested the buzzy sleep brand. Here are its best – and worst – pieces

  • A close up of two Lola Blankets

    Cozymaxxing
    Are Lola Blankets worth it? We found a dupe for a third of the price

  • Hand in pink glove with blue cleaning rag on pink background and a hand holding a soapy blue sponge against a yellow background

    ‘A sticky mess’
    I was cleaning my bathroom all wrong – here’s how to do it like a pro

  • Untitled design (6)

    Ignore all the smart home gimmicks. These five devices actually make life easier

Bath

  • colorful bath towels folded and stacked on a sofa

    The best bath towels of 2026 in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested

  • hands being held up to the water in a shower

    The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom

  • A young woman doing morning routine at home before a shower

    No need for ‘dark showers.’ Try these six easy shower upgrades instead

  • West Elm Swirl Shower Curtain in green; Quiet Town Sun Shower 2x2 in Chocolate

    The best shower curtains and hooks of 2026, including plastic-free options

Laundry

  • Hey Sunday Laundry Detergent Sheets

    Break up with your liquid detergent. Try these dissolvable laundry sheets instead

  • a laundry basket full of clothes

    I tried 10 laundry baskets to find the best hamper - my favorites after at-home testing

  • Two different types of dryer balls in front of folded towels

    Do dryer balls actually work? Yes, if you treat them like reusable dryer sheets

  • A group of six different stain removers on counter

    The best stain removers for clothing (and the worst)

Kitchen & Food

  • Anyday's glass storage containers in a refrigerator

    Food storage
    The Anyday glass food containers transformed how I store leftovers

  • Cutting boards by Boardsmith and Asahi

    Cooking
    The six best plastic-free cutting boards, tested

  • Cosori, Phillips,, Cuisinart, Our Place and Typhur air fryers

    Kitchen essentials
    The seven best air fryers, tried and tested in a food lab

  • collage of different cooking pans against teal background

    Cookware
    The seven best non-toxic cooking pans, tested in a food lab

Food

  • collection of several colorful tinned fish containers against light blue background

    Protein
    I spent months taste-testing 15 tinned fish varieties. These are the ones I’d eat again

  • A collection of wines from different wine subscription services

    Beverages
    The eight best wine subscriptions let you uncork and unwind at home

  • A collection of different protein bars

    Snacks
    ‘As good as a candy bar’: the best (and worst) protein bars in the US

  • Cann Yuzu Elderflower, Wynk Juicy Mango, MXXN Jalisco Agave

    Beverages
    The best THC drinks: these seltzer and spirits are more than ‘liquid weed’

Coffee

  • Collection of instant and over the counter coffee horizontal

    The best instant coffees: we taste-tested 24 varieties from powders to pastes

  • A cup of iced coffee next to a Moka pot

    Moka pot coffee: unlock cafe-quality iced lattes at home with this $50 Italian staple

  • Coffee makers and instant coffee against red and orange gradient background

    Six ways baristas make coffee at home (and one they all hate)

  • A person making a cup of coffee with an aeropress

    Is an AeroPress coffee maker worth it?

Gear

Gear

  • A group of leaf blowers lined up together in a pile of leaves

    Outdoors
    The best cordless leaf blowers in the US to cut down time without bothering neighbors

  • man in hat and sunglasses sits in kayak on river

    Gear
    This $380 foldable kayak fits in my Prius and goes from backseat to lake in 10 minutes

  • Family warming hands at home over a domestic portable radiator/heater in cold winterEnergy crisis concept

    Home
    The five best space heaters in the US for a quick fix in a freezing home

  • My Jackery battery charges quickly when I connect it to a gas generator

    Home
    Three affordable ways to keep your house running during a power outage

Travel

  • A photo of Osprey Daylite Packing Cubes

    Packing
    I tested 26 packing cubes on 14 trips – these are best ones

  • a group of four suitcases against blue wall

    Gear
    The five best carry-ons for travel – tested and vetted

  • A woman packing a suitcase on a bed

    The essentials
    Eight travel must-haves – and what to leave at home

  • A group of personal item sized backpacks

    Backpacks
    The four best backpacks that fit under airline seats

Tech

  • EarFun Air Pro 4+; Beats Powerbeats Pro 2; Shokz OpenFit 2; Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2

    Wireless earbuds
    I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best ones

  • A group shot of various usb chargers on a table

    Chargers
    The best USB chargers for phones, laptops, travel and more

  • guardian best bluetooth speakers group

    Audio
    The eight best Bluetooth speakers

  • A group shot of all the boxes of earplugs tested on a countertop

    Gear
    The best earplugs – tested

Outdoors

  • A person walks through a snow storm in a city

    Cold weather
    The 20 best things to wear to stay warm this winter

  • Shackleton Titan Challenger Expedition Jacket and a Goldwin Pertex Quantum Down Jacket

    Coats
    The 8 best winter jackets for men

  • A man leaps in the air during a run in a snowy park.

    Winter running
    I run over 20 miles a week. Here’s what I wear to stay warm

  • Fjällräven Polar Expedition Parka and Cotopaxi Fuego Max Down Hooded Jacket

    Coats
    The four winter jackets for women

  • A photo of Into the AM graphic t-shirts

    My favorite T-shirt from this bulletproof brand still looks good after 300-plus washes

  • a backpack and a luggage

    I travel 200,000 miles a year. This is the best travel backpack I can’t leave home without

  • a person wearing leather gloves holds the handle of umbrella outside in rain

    Embrace the rain with a go-anywhere umbrella built to last

  • Untitled design (4)

    This versatile Japanese chef’s knife has lasted longer than some of my relationships

Style

Fashion

  • A photo composition of flats, loafers and boots against a beige background

    The 13 best women’s shoes for the office, vetted by stylish professionals

  • Eight pairs of jeans stacked on hardwood floor

    The 14 best jeans for women over 40, according to stylists

  • Fall Fall Office Fashion Photos

    We asked real people what they’re wearing this fall

  • Several pairs of slip-on shoes sitting on outdoor couch

    The best slip-on shoes – tested for comfort and style

Beauty

  • A woman washing face with water in bathroom sink

    Can I pop this? 18 common skincare questions, answered by dermatologists

  • A collection of skincare devices and treatments

    I started using these 13 skincare products after 50, and they really work

  • A woman cleaning her face

    The best facial cleansers, recommended by dermatologists

  • Different lip balms photographed together

    The best lip balms – tested by a beauty expert

Wellness

Wellness

  • A photo of a green papier reading journal

    A reading journal won’t make you smarter, but it will make you more mindful

  • Meditation app icons displayed on an iphone

    The best meditation apps to quit doomscrolling and find peace instead

  • Colorful still life of a banned smartphone with cross-hatched adhesive tape symbolizing digital detox and mindfulness

    ‘Put a rubber band on your phone’: I asked experts how to reduce screen time – here’s what they said

  • A papier daily planner cover and pages

    This $32 paper planner has helped keep my life together for years

Fitness

  • A photo of a women strength training in her home

    Expert tips
    How to start strength training in midlife, according to female trainers 40 and over

  • two black reusable water bottles next to each other outside

    Hydration
    Yeti Rambler v Owala FreeSip: which trendy water bottle actually deserves the hype?

  • a woman sportswear using her smart phone after workout session outside

    Working out
    I thought I hated working out until I tried this fitness app

  • Female athlete stretching on yoga mat before outdoors workout with dumbbells and foam rolerSports concept. Top view of sportsperson with exercise equipment. Female mental health and wellbeing, sportive hobby and physical activity. Background with unrecognizable woman and room for copy space or sign.

    Fitness gear
    A personal trainer’s starter pack: 10 workout products to try

  • collage of different cooking pans against teal background

    The seven best non-toxic cooking pans in the US, tested in a food lab

  • Kent 16T Tortoise Fine Tooth and Wide Tooth Comb

    Better hair, less waste: this durable British classic replaced my basic plastic combs

  • Cutting boards by Boardsmith and Asahi

    The six best plastic-free cutting boards for 2026, tested

  • A cutting board and scrub brush

    Plastic detox: six kitchen upgrades to rid your food of microplastics and Pfas

Sleep

  • Sleep Masks Lined Up For Testing

    Sleep masks
    The best sleep masks: I spent weeks testing 32 masks, and these are my favorites

  • Three bluetooth sleep masks against blue background

    Sleep masks
    Can a $159 Bluetooth sleep mask actually help you snooze better?

  • A Mzoo sleep mask laid out on a rug

    Sleep
    This $30 sleep mask helps me nap anytime, anywhere

  • Elemind Headband, Jabees Peace Pillow Speaker, loop earplugs, a sleep mask, and the soaak app displayed together

    Sleep tips
    I tried everything to get better sleep. These five items actually helped

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    What readers bought in October: so many plastic-free food storage containers

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    A pet-friendly bed? Saucepan for one? You asked, we solved your shopping dilemmas

  • A hand scrapes sliced red peppers from a cutting board into an air fryer basket

    Too hot to use your oven? Four smart ways to cook with your air fryer this summer

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    Six ways to improve your cat’s one wild and precious life

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