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Lauren Ro

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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. sales
    These Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Bouquets Are 20 Percent Off (Or More)Save 20 percent off with a Strategist-exclusive code at UrbanStems.
  2. sales
    These Comfy Waffle Booties From Parachute Are Nearly Half OffThey’re made from long-staple Turkish cotton, just like brand’s waffle robe.
  3. sales
    This Cheery, Celebrity-Approved Notebook Is Just $9It’s compact but not too small and perfect for slipping into a tote bag or keeping by your laptop.
  4. in situ
    Steal My BookshelfA selection of shoppable shelves, photographed by their passionate owners.
  5. fitness
    This App Gave Me My No-Nonsense Trainer, MicaelaSince July, I’ve completed 85 workouts, burned 15,000 calories, and lost 11 pounds.
  6. sales
    This Warm-Water Bidet Is Just $99 TodayThere’s nothing like water to cleanse your bottom after you’ve taken a trip to the loo.
  7. strategist hive mind
    63 Holiday Shopping TipsHoliday-related proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist’s staff and contributors.
  8. celebrity shopping
    What LeAnn Rimes Can’t Live Without“I don’t love doing my hair and spending a lot of time on it, so when I go onstage, I just throw on a hat on.”
  9. sleep
    The Best Matching Holiday Pajamas for Every Type of FamilyThere’s something for everyone — including pets.
  10. baby gear
    These Diapers From Target Are a Coterie DupeMillie Moon makes equally plush diapers for half the price.
  11. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Sateen Sheets Are 15 Percent Off TodayGet cozy for fall with these tried-and-true Brooklinen sheets.
  12. october prime day 2022
    All the Best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale Home Deals (So Far)Shop our edit of décor, furniture, kitchenware, and more.
  13. deal of the day
    This Snazzy Mini Keurig Coffee Maker Is Over 50 Percent OffAdd a bit of color to your countertop.
  14. school
    The Very Best Desk Chairs for KidsNot all kids’ desk chairs are created equal.
  15. best in class
    The 10 Very Best TowelsFrom the best hand towels and towel sets to the luxurious ones primed for a splurge.
  16. school
    The 12 Very Best Desks for KidsFor preschoolers, kindergarteners, middle-schoolers, and high-schoolers — at every price point.
  17. gifts
    The Best Food Gifts for Every Type of DadFrom Maryland crab cakes to New York cheesecake.
  18. pregnancy
    All the (Cute and Comfortable) Stuff I Wore During My Second PregnancyI’m no Rihanna, but I still felt stylish in these clothes.
  19. decor
    I Reverse Image-Searched My Way to a Cheaper LampIf you think you could find it cheaper somewhere else, you probably can.
  20. organization
    I’ll Never Rip Another Book Jacket Again With These Library-Style Plastic CoversShiny and transparent, they’re so practical yet aesthetically pleasing.
  21. best of new york
    The Best Toy Stores in New YorkA Harlem fixture owned by a former schoolteacher, the packed-to-the-gills shop in Cobble Hill, and more.
  22. gifts
    What Are the Best (Nonobvious) Baby Books to Bring to a Shower?It’s never too early to start building a little one’s library.
  23. baby gear
    The Toddler Socks So Durable That They’ve Become Hand-Me-DownsThey still look good even after going through another preschool-age owner.
  24. toys and games
    This Bean-Farming Game Will Convert Even the Most Skeptical Anti-GamersIt’s fun. It’s fast. The artwork is delightful. Best of all, it’s easy to learn, even for a dolt like me.
  25. luggage
    This Non-Ugly Kids’ Suitcase Is Perfect for My Toddler (and Adults)The carry-on luggage’s minimal design is ageless.
  26. baby gear
    The Best Baby Wipes, According to Doctors and ParentsFrom ecofriendly to budget options to wipes that are made up of mostly water.
  27. travel
    Where 22 Stylish People Always Stay in New OrleansFrom the boutique hotel in a 19th-century rectory to the old-world “grand dames.”
  28. kitchen
    The Best Products for a Sustainable Kitchen, According to ExpertsExperts share their tips on how to make your kitchen as free of plastics, paper, and waste as possible.
  29. micro sales
    All the Best Deals From Buy Buy Baby’s Biannual SaleSave up to 30 percent off on baby essentials from all your favorite brands.
  30. micro sales
    Save Up to 60 Percent During Zappos’ Post-Christmas SaleSome of our favorite brands including Uggs, Levi’s, Crocs, and Cole Haan are on sale.
  31. moisturizers
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year Is a One-Pound Tub of VanicreamCall me a convert.
  32. gifts
    The Best Virtual Gifts for Everyone on Your ListFrom doughnut-making classes to actual college courses.
  33. home
    How Leanne Ford Upgraded a Hand-Me-Down Cozy Coupe With 4 Cans of Spray PaintYour kids’ toys can actually be pleasing to look at.
  34. deal of the day
    The Toniebox Speaker That Multiple NYMag Parents Swear by Is Nearly Half OffParents and kids alike adore this screen-free audio player.
  35. don’t dillydally
    All the Best Stuff From Target’s Lego CollaborationThere’s something for the entire brick-obsessed family.
  36. cyber monday 2021
    All the Best Cyber Monday Furniture and Home DealsFrom all your favorite retailers including West Elm, Design Within Reach, and Floyd.
  37. black friday 2021
    All the Best Black Friday Furniture and Home DealsFrom all your favorite retailers including West Elm, Design Within Reach, and Floyd.
  38. decor
    30 Christmas Ornaments (in Every Style) for Your TreeEverything from classic glass balls to kitch-inspired pickles.
  39. celebrity shopping
    What Ludacris Can’t Live Without“As we all know, there’s an underwear-and-sock bandit, and I don’t know where they disappear to.”
  40. celebrity shopping
    What Designer Norma Kamali Can’t Live Without“I enjoy lots of hours pretending I’m Etta James or whoever. I love singing. It doesn’t mean I’m a good singer, but I feel so good when I sing.”
  41. celebrity shopping
    What Henry Winkler Can’t Live Without“I will have to say that stinky French cheese, a great Munster on a baguette with butter, might be — I don’t know what, it’s indescribable.”
  42. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Subway Books for My MTA-Obsessed 2-Year-OldOur three go-tos, plus a few more that are on my wish list.
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Natalie Imbruglia Can’t Live Without“I’ve got these mood-enhancing sunglasses I’ve been wearing, so between that and the perfume, I’m walking around blissed out.”
  44. sleep
    What’s the Next Non-White Bed Moment?Instead of crisp hotel whites, think lived-in, tonal bedscapes.
  45. toys
    This Take-Apart Toy Turns My Toddler Into a Would-Be Car MechanicIt’s just as fun putting it together as taking it apart.
  46. gifts
    The Best 10th Wedding-Anniversary GiftsWe found creative options for the traditional tenth wedding-anniversary gift materials: tin and aluminum.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What LeVar Burton Can’t Live Without“This is the most elegant hot sauce I’ve ever eaten — it has truffles in it.”
  48. decor
    The 14 Best Wall Ladders, According to Interior DesignersIncluding teak, metal, and brass designs.
  49. gifts
    The Best Baby-Shower Gifts, According to ExpertsFrom clothes to gear to teethers to décor to treats for mom, these 85 gifts will ensure you do not show up empty-handed.
  50. furniture
    What Pet Owners Need to Clean and Protect Their Furniture, According to ExpertsIncluding (actually attractive) furniture covers, tape to prevent scratching, and sprays to deter chewing.
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