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All the Best Sleep Stuff on Sale This Week Our deals editor found all the best sales on bedding, pillows, mattress toppers, and more sleep gear for Sleep Week.

Our deals editor found all the best sales on bedding, pillows, mattress toppers, and more sleep gear for Sleep Week.

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63 Delightful Things to Buy With Your Leftover FSA Funds The best FSA-eligible products to buy online, including sunscreens, skin-care devices, water flossers, humidifiers, bidets, and more.

The best FSA-eligible products to buy online, including sunscreens, skin-care devices, water flossers, humidifiers, bidets, and more.

10.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We Asked 15 Stylish Women About Their Favorite Belts We talked to stylish people about the best belts for women, including braided, skinny, oversized, and studded options from J.Crew, Nisolo, Aureum, and B-Low the Belt.

We talked to stylish people about the best belts for women, including braided, skinny, oversized, and studded options from J.Crew, Nisolo, Aureum, and B-Low the Belt.

10.03.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Bunch of Nice-Looking Rain Boots Are Half Off at REI In anticipation of April showers, deals writer Martha Tuber found five pairs of rain boots on sale at REI, and most of them are at least half off.

In anticipation of April showers, deals writer Martha Tuber found five pairs of rain boots on sale at REI, and most of them are at least half off.

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i love him! esp his beethoven works

06.03.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Week’s Best Deals at Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale Deals writer Martha Tuber rounded up this week’s best Strategist-approved deals at Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale, including the deals live now and the ones you can get later this week.

Deals writer Martha Tuber rounded up this week’s best Strategist-approved deals at Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale, including the deals live now and the ones you can get later this week.

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I Covered My Whole House in This Plastic-Free Paint Contributor Hilary Cadigan wrote about interior paint made by Alkemis, which uses binders made from clear quartz and other natural minerals instead of petrochemical-derived polymers.

Contributor Hilary Cadigan wrote about interior paint made by Alkemis, which uses binders made from clear quartz and other natural minerals instead of petrochemical-derived polymers.

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The Best Beauty Sales of the Week Our deals editor found the best beauty products on sale this week, including half-off concealer from Too Faced and this week’s deals from Ulta’s 21+ Days of Beauty.

Our deals editor found the best beauty products on sale this week, including half-off concealer from Too Faced and this week’s deals from Ulta’s 21+ Days of Beauty.

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I Found a Play Mat That Doesn’t Look Like a Play Mat The squishy slab of memory foam has two sides with two different designs.

The squishy slab of memory foam has two sides with two different designs.

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I Tried a Bunch of Quince’s Bags. Here’s What I’m Keeping. Writer (and former shoe and bag designer) Martha Tuber tried 21 of Quince’s bags and purses and reviewed each, sharing which she thinks are worth the money.

Writer (and former shoe and bag designer) Martha Tuber tried 21 of Quince’s bags and purses and reviewed each, sharing which she thinks are worth the money.

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Strategist Giveaway: Win a Pizza Oven (and Accessories) From Gozney We’re hosting a giveaway with Gozney to win a pizza oven and accessories, including a pizza cutter and more.

We’re hosting a giveaway with Gozney to win a pizza oven and accessories, including a pizza cutter and more.

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The 23 Very Best Bedside Lights The best bedside light is the Hay Matin lamp, which has a light-filtering pleated cotton shade and three brightness levels.

The best bedside light is the Hay Matin lamp, which has a light-filtering pleated cotton shade and three brightness levels.

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How Did Equinox Land On Le Labo? Starting on March 19, Equinox will be offering Le Labo bath products at all of its locations. We chatted with the person behind the bath-product switch.

Starting on March 19, Equinox will be offering Le Labo bath products at all of its locations. We chatted with the person behind the bath-product switch.

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Briogeo’s Dandruff-Busting Scalp Scrub Is Half Off Today Only Briogeo’s Strategist-approved Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo is half off at Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, and Kohl’s today.

Briogeo’s Strategist-approved Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo is half off at Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, and Kohl’s today.

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Why Is Everyone Wearing Giant Hiking Pants? In recent years, trail trousers have gotten looser and baggier and altogether less crunchy looking. Whether you’re shopping at REI or a niche Korean outdoor brand, raver-looking parachute pants as well as skater-influenced cargo silhouettes abound.

In recent years, trail trousers have gotten looser and baggier and altogether less crunchy looking. Whether you’re shopping at REI or a niche Korean outdoor brand, raver-looking parachute pants as well as skater-influenced cargo silhouettes abound.

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I Wrote The Butter Book. These Are the Best Accessories for Serving It. Food stylist and recipe developer Anna Stockwell researched butter serving accessories when she was working on β€˜The Butter Book,’ and these are a few of her favorites.

Food stylist and recipe developer Anna Stockwell researched butter serving accessories when she was working on β€˜The Butter Book,’ and these are a few of her favorites.

09.03.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Ariana DeBose Can’t Live Without Actress and singer Ariana DeBose told us about the Brooklinen sheets, Farmacy Beauty lip balm, and KitchenAid citrus squeezer she can’t live without.

Actress and singer Ariana DeBose told us about the Brooklinen sheets, Farmacy Beauty lip balm, and KitchenAid citrus squeezer she can’t live without.

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10 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Restocked Rollnecks to Silk Floss 10 things we wrote about last week on The Strategist that delighted us, including J.Crew’s 2025 rollneck sweater, Rag & Bone’s Miramar pants, and more.

10 things we wrote about last week on The Strategist that delighted us, including J.Crew’s 2025 rollneck sweater, Rag & Bone’s Miramar pants, and more.

08.03.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Two Favorite Osea Products Are 20 Percent Off Just for Strategist Readers We have an exclusive deal for Strategist readers: Our two favorite Osea products β€” a body oil and body scrub β€” are both 20 percent off this weekend.

We have an exclusive deal for Strategist readers: Our two favorite Osea products β€” a body oil and body scrub β€” are both 20 percent off this weekend.

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Get Your Vitamins, Trash Bags, and Other Boring Things on Sale We found the best deals on household items, including trash bags, toothpaste, toilet paper, and supplements.

We found the best deals on household items, including trash bags, toothpaste, toilet paper, and supplements.

06.03.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything You Need to Keep Your Retainer or Mouth Guard Clean Our oral-health writer spoke to three dental experts about the best tips and products to keep your retainer, mouth guard, or aligners squeaky-clean.

Our oral-health writer spoke to three dental experts about the best tips and products to keep your retainer, mouth guard, or aligners squeaky-clean.

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My Hunt for a Good Going-Out Blanket Our writer went on the hunt for an β€œgoing-out blanket” β€” including wraps, shawls, and ponchos from J.Crew, Lands’ End, DoΓͺn, and more.

Our writer went on the hunt for an β€œgoing-out blanket” β€” including wraps, shawls, and ponchos from J.Crew, Lands’ End, DoΓͺn, and more.

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Half-Off Trench Coats, Rain Boots, and More Early Spring Deals Our deals editor found the best sales online today, including picks from Samantha Pleet, Summer Fridays, Barefoot Dreams, Paul Smith, Dermstore, and Primary.

Our deals editor found the best sales online today, including picks from Samantha Pleet, Summer Fridays, Barefoot Dreams, Paul Smith, Dermstore, and Primary.

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I Live for a Shiny Lip. These Are My Favorite Glosses. Our beauty writer, Tembe Denton-Hurst, writes about her favorite lip glosses, including a featherweight gloss from Byredo and an ultrashiny lip balm from Polite Society.

Our beauty writer, Tembe Denton-Hurst, writes about her favorite lip glosses, including a featherweight gloss from Byredo and an ultrashiny lip balm from Polite Society.

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Simple Suede Sperrys for $60 Our deals writer found a rare deal the perfect spring-ready shoe, a Sperry 1-Eye boat shoe in tonal brown suede. It’s available in every size, and on sale for an impressive 40 percent off.

Our deals writer found a rare deal the perfect spring-ready shoe, a Sperry 1-Eye boat shoe in tonal brown suede. It’s available in every size, and on sale for an impressive 40 percent off.

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What Emanuel Ax Can’t Live Without Emanuel Ax told us about the Bose headphones and speakers, chili crisp, and Brooks Brothers suit he can’t live without.

Emanuel Ax told us about the Bose headphones and speakers, chili crisp, and Brooks Brothers suit he can’t live without.

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I Tried the Stakt Mat Our fitness and wellness writer Brenley Goertzen reviewed the Stakt Mat and Stakt Mat Pro, but preferred the Pro because it’s grippier and has slightly more heft.

Our fitness and wellness writer Brenley Goertzen reviewed the Stakt Mat and Stakt Mat Pro, but preferred the Pro because it’s grippier and has slightly more heft.

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Have You Considered a Rolling TV? Our home writer reviews LG’s Smart Monitor Swing, a portable smart touchscreen TV on a rolling stand with an adjustable screen.

Our home writer reviews LG’s Smart Monitor Swing, a portable smart touchscreen TV on a rolling stand with an adjustable screen.

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My Hunt for a Great Stovetop Kettle Our senior kitchen and dining writer went on a hunt to find a great stovetop model, testing the All-Clad Stainless-Steel Tea Kettle, Caraway Whistling Tea Kettle, Hario Buono Kettle Stovetop, and Fellow Stagg Pour-Over Kettle.

Our senior kitchen and dining writer went on a hunt to find a great stovetop model, testing the All-Clad Stainless-Steel Tea Kettle, Caraway Whistling Tea Kettle, Hario Buono Kettle Stovetop, and Fellow Stagg Pour-Over Kettle.

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This Depressing Flavor-Free Toothpaste Cleared Up My Perioral Dermatitis Our writer reviewed the Cleure flavor-free toothpaste, which is ideal for people with allergies to fragrance.

Our writer reviewed the Cleure flavor-free toothpaste, which is ideal for people with allergies to fragrance.

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