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Lauren Ro joined the Strategist as a writer in 2018. She covers baby gear, design moments, and anything else related to the home, including a giant guide to flatware and all the best furniture.

  1. cyber monday
    If You Buy One Thing Today, Make It the Magic Bullet (Now 25 Percent Off)This thing is a workhorse.
  2. office accessories
    The 100 Best Pens, As Tested by Strategist EditorsThe best felt-tips, ballpoints, gel, fountain, and rollerball pens, as judged by the writers and editors who tested them.
  3. baby sleep
    The Best Things for Getting Babies to Sleep, According to ExpertsWe spoke to two pediatricians and an editor at the Bump about their recommendations for helping your child sleep better at night.
  4. decor
    The Best Living Room Furniture and Décor, According to Interior DesignersInterior designers dish on their favorite furniture and décor picks for the living room.
  5. gifts
    The Best Christmas Onesies on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“I have lived in this thing for days. I don’t know why I own everyday clothes.”
  6. best bets
    The Best Halloween Witch Hat Has a Curvy, Double-Lined BrimRecommended by the most discerning of witches.
  7. kids and babies
    The Best Organic Baby Wipes, According to ExpertsEcoconscious bloggers and business owners share their picks for organic and sustainable baby wipes.
  8. home
    The Best Natural Pest Killers on Amazon, According to Reviewers“I don’t know how such an ecofriendly insecticide can work so well, but it does.”
  9. footcare
    The Best Foot Rests on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“My knees are much happier. Very useful for fidgeters.”
  10. recommended by experts
    What Skin-Care Products Should I Use While Pregnant?The best skin-care products for pregnant women, according to dermatologists.
  11. hobby and craft
    The Best Soldering Stations on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“This was the tool I was missing on my home-repair bench!”
  12. people’s choice
    The Best Freezer Chests on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“I can now cook all sorts of goodies and not have to worry about throwing excess away.”
  13. e-readers
    The Best Kindle Paperwhite Cases on Amazon, According to Reviewers“Odd as it might sound, this cover seems to transform my Kindle — makes it feel like an old treasured book that I can take with me.”
  14. women’s shoes
    27 Birkenstocks for Every Type of PersonHere are 27 Birkenstocks, from the classic Arizonas to a Rick Owens collaboration, for every type of person.
  15. style
    The Best Thongs for Women, According to ExpertsWe spoke to lingerie boutique owners, bloggers, and other experts about their favorite thongs.
  16. style
    The Best Men’s Compression Shorts on Amazon, According to Reviewers“Do these make my butt look good? HECK YEAH THEY DO!!! But they also keep everything else in place.”
  17. style
    Underwear From Around the World (That You Can Buy on Amazon)Whether you’re in need of basics made of organic cotton or delicate sweet nothings for a special evening in, we’ve got you (skimpily) covered.
  18. footcare
    The Best Orthopedic Shoes for Men (That Aren’t Ugly), According to PodiatristsTwo podiatrists share their picks for stylish orthopedic shoes for men.
  19. baby feeding
    The Best Nursing Bras, According to ExpertsWe spoke to International Board–certified lactation consultants, registered nurses, and baby and breastfeeding stores to find out.
  20. recommended by experts
    How to Prevent Houseflies, According to ExpertsIf you’d rather not hurt a fly, here are steps to prevent them from entering your home.
  21. baby gear
    The Best Diaper Bags (That Aren’t Actually Diaper Bags), According to Moms“One gift of a second baby is the knowledge that any bag can be a diaper bag if you have a diaper wallet in it, or just a diaper and baggie of wipes.”
  22. recommended by experts
    The Best Cheap Laptops for College, According to ExpertsFor incoming freshmen, having the right laptop is as essential a rite of passage as attending your first college party.
  23. prime day 2018
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It the Remington Pro Curling WandI became (almost) a hair genius.
  24. made in france
    How to Throw a Last-Minute, France-Themed World Cup PartyWant to throw a last-minute World Cup party for all your Francophile friends? We’re here to help get you started.
  25. footcare
    The Best Orthopedic Shoes (That Aren’t Hideous), According to Foot Specialists“You can’t wear high heels and flip-flops all week. If you do everything in moderation, you won’t ruin your feet.”