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Katherine Gillespie

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Katherine Gillespie is a writer at the Strategist who covers travel and outdoor essentials, including gear for cycling, hiking, and enjoying time outside. She was previously an editor at Paper.

  1. celebrity shopping
    What Sharon Van Etten Can’t Live WithoutIncluding “the best coffee in the whole wide world.”
  2. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Bento Box Is the Cheapest It’s Ever BeenPerfect for packing snacks and preschool lunches.
  3. celebrity shopping
    What Chloe Cherry Can’t Live WithoutIncluding her go-to fake-blood brand.
  4. sales
    July Is the Perfect Month to Buy an Artificial Christmas TreeOr any other fancy holiday decorations you might desire come December.
  5. strategist hive mind
    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  6. saw something said something
    We Tracked Down Nathan Fielder’s Laptop Harness From The RehearsalTurns out it’s a popular back-saving product among ER nurses, census workers, and Wi-Fi surveyors.
  7. prime day 2022
    The Best Amazon Prime Day Appliance DealsIf you’re thinking about upgrading your robot vacuum, now’s the time.
  8. celebrity shopping
    What Perfume Genius Can’t Live Without“I read an article once about a man that died from drinking too much Diet Coke … and the amount that he drank was less than I drink.”
  9. deal of the day
    This Kosas Concealer (Available in 28 Shades) Is a Rare 20 Percent OffPerfect for fresh-faced summer makeup.
  10. deal of the day
    Here’s a Baggu Duck Bag for Just $15An icon of the daily commute, it’s one of our all-time favorite totes.
  11. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Water Bottle Is 25 Percent OffIf you see a Strategist staffer drinking water, it’s probably from a Hydro Flask.
  12. celebrity shopping
    What Chloe Fineman Can’t Live Without“I’ve always wanted to be French and consider myself French spiritually.”
  13. sales
    Hay’s Colour Crates Are the Cheapest We’ve Seen ThemWhich means it’s a good day to start stacking.
  14. deal of the day
    Revlon’s TikTok-Famous One-Step Hair Dryer Is Just $27 TodayThat’s more than 50 percent off its usual price.
  15. deal of the day
    Everlane’s Seasonally Appropriate Long-Sleeve Crew Is 35 Percent Off TodayAn effortless cropped tee that’s designed with high-waisted pants in mind.
  16. deal of the day
    Everlane’s Perfectly Oversize Cable-Knit Vest Is Nearly 50 Percent OffA slouchy layer that turns turtlenecks into ‘fits.
  17. gifts
    The Strategist’s Nonobvious Wedding Gift GuideA one-stop shop for “alt” gift ideas, whether you’re looking to give something off-registry or trying to find the just-right thing to put on your own.
  18. sales
    DHC’s Deep-Cleansing Oil (a Japanese Drugstore Staple) Is 50 Percent Off TodayIt comes recommended by Rio, her skin-care group chat, and expert dermatologists.
  19. deal of the day
    This Classic (and Customizable) Lands’ End Tote Is 70 Percent Off TodayIt’ll put your other shopping bags to shame.
  20. deal of the day
    These Tasty, Hair-Saving Biotin Gummies Are Just $12 TodayFrom one of our favorite supplement brands.
  21. food and drinks
    This Toasted-Black-Sesame Instant Oatmeal Puts Quaker’s Bland Flavors to ShameIt also comes in red bean, taro, and matcha.
  22. sports
    The Best Impact Shorts, According to Ski and Snowboard InstructorsThese padded base layers will literally save your butt.
  23. packing and gear
    The Best Travel Backpacks for Long Trips, According to Frequent TravelersBecause rolling luggage doesn’t make sense for every trip.
  24. deal of the day
    The Slouchy Long-Sleeved Tee You’ve Been Looking for Is Now 50 Percent OffNot too tight, not too baggy.
  25. deal of the day
    This Cashmere Sweater Is Perfect for Snow Days, and It’s 60 Percent OffAs part of Madewell’s Secret Stock Sale.
  26. year in review
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year: An Aqua-Blue Sewing Machine for TeenagersIt comes with Gen-Z-friendly YouTube tutorials.
  27. deal of the day
    This Perfectly Minimalist Linen Blend Quilt Is 50 Percent OffIt’s contemporary yet cozy and won’t pick a fight with your thermostat.
  28. cyber monday 2021
    Everything Worth Buying at Macy’s Cyber Monday SaleCookware, fancy luggage, mattresses, and more.
  29. black friday 2021
    Everything Worth Buying at Macy’s Early Black Friday SaleKitchen appliances, fancy luggage, mattresses, and more.
  30. black friday 2021
    Tons of Things Are Half-Off at Outdoor Voices for Black FridayIncluding the brand’s coveted compression leggings, lightweight long-sleeved shirts, and an exercise dress.
  31. gifts
    The Best Gifts for K-Pop Superfans, According to K-Pop SuperfansFrom official merch to photo-card holders to CD players made for listening to K-pop albums.
  32. hiking and camping
    Everything You Need to Hike and Camp in Winter, According to ExpertsWith the right gear, heading outdoors in the cold can be magical.
  33. smart home
    The Best Hidden Cameras, According to Surveillance ExpertsYou’ll feel a bit like 007 with these tiny cameras hidden in pens, sunglasses, and more.
  34. books
    The Best Gifts for Poetry Lovers, According to PoetsNo Jack Kerouac, no Rupi Kaur.
  35. skin-care treatments
    How to Prevent Razor and Waxing Bumps, According to AestheticiansSmooth skin, sans the painful ingrowns.
  36. women’s shoes
    The Most Comfortable Shoes, According to People Who Stand All the Livelong DayThat means hairdressers, real-estate agents, and restaurant workers.
  37. hiking and camping
    The Best Multi-Tools, According to Hikers, Adventurers & People Who Fix ThingsThere are options for backcountry adventures, fishing, biking, and cooking. There’s even something that’s not a Leatherman.
  38. fixations
    I Think About This a Lot: Vanessa Bayer’s Sunday Routine“I order food from my couch,” she admits, “and I don’t leave my couch again until it comes.”