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Liza Corsillo

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Liza Corsillo is a senior writer at the Strategist who covers kids’ toys, men’s style, and personal care (including face masks). She is a former writer for GQ and an accomplished illustrator.

  1. gifts
    Support Small Businesses With These Gift CardsForget about shipping deadlines while supporting small businesses.
  2. toys
    The Top Holiday Toys to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Toy ExpertsWe asked toy-trend experts about the hottest toys of 2021.
  3. celebrity shopping
    What Anna Sui Can’t Live Without“All summer, people would stop me and say, ‘Oh, where’d you get those?’”
  4. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper Are 30 Percent OffThe gel-filled fiber pillows are suitable for all types of sleepers, whether you snooze on your side, back, or stomach.
  5. reading lists
    The Best Books for First-Graders, According to EducatorsIncluding books to read aloud, easy-reader books, early chapter books, and the most popular books as determined by first-grade students.
  6. cyber monday 2021
    Our Favorite Cyber Monday Toy DealsOur favorite on-sale toys as recommended to us by child-development professionals, toy experts, and some of the coolest parents around.
  7. black friday 2021
    Our Favorite Black Friday Toy DealsA curated list of the best on-sale toys as recommended to us by child-development professionals, toy experts, and some of the coolest parents around.
  8. steal my party
    How to Throw a Gingerbread-House-Decorating Party for Kids (Over Zoom)“The goal is less about creating something delicious (or edible even) and more about having fun.”
  9. the strategist
    The Indestructible Tights (That Half Our Team Owns) Are 50 Percent OffThey stand up to sharp toenails, dogs that jump up, and table corners that come out of nowhere.
  10. organization
    This Easy-to-Use Tape Lets Me Turn Anything Into a MagnetI just press a few centimeters of the tape to the back of photos or cards and plonk it onto the fridge for a neater, floating effect.
  11. beauty
    This German Bleach Alternative Rids My White Shirts of Yellowish HazeThe biodegradable cleaner works as well as chlorine bleach but is gentler on fabrics and color-safe.
  12. style
    The 13 Best Pop-Culture Halloween Costumes You Can Buy OnlineEasy ways to channel some of 2021’s most memorable moments.
  13. decor
    The New Trend in Candle Scents Is Heirloom TomatoThese late-summer-inspired candles are a welcome antidote to fall’s influx of pumpkin spice.
  14. hair treatments
    Can Anything Tone Down Brassiness Like Aveda Black Malva?We found two expert-recommended dupes for the discontinued cult favorite.
  15. kitchen
    The Best Water Filter Pitchers, According to ExpertsConvenient, affordable, and sustainable ways to get healthy, great-tasting water at home.
  16. celebrity shopping
    What Chef Mina Stone Can’t Live Without“When you have them in your bathroom, they fill the room with scent.”
  17. fitness and sports
    The Best Women’s Jackets for Biking to Work, According to CyclistsStylish and comfortable jackets for biking in all kinds of weather.
  18. style
    The Best Men’s Jackets for Biking to Work, According to Cyclists“Bright colors are important so cars won’t hit me.”
  19. women’s fashion
    37 Pants to Wear NowWe talked to more than 60 stylish women about the big, loud, sexy, comfortable pants they want to wear right now.
  20. celebrity shopping
    What Artist Peter Shire Can’t Live Without“It’s a really nice sexual enhancer — smooth and silky with a light scent reminiscent of a mountain meadow crossed with an exquisite rendezvous.”
  21. dogs
    Everything You Need to Fly With a Dog, According to VeterinariansVeterinarians recommend the best dog carriers, toys, and solutions for travel-related anxiety.
  22. cookware and utensils
    What Are the Best Cooking Tools for Kids?Chefs, parents, and the owner of a kids’ cooking school weigh in.
  23. toys
    34 Wooden Toys for Babies, Toddlers, and KidsNice looking, good for child development, and better for the planet.
  24. board games
    I’m Dreading Winter Less Because of This (Raccoon-Themed) Board GameIt cherry-picks the best of my other favorite board games, Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan, but is more engaging and fun to look at.
  25. suncare
    The Best Sweatproof Sunscreen, According to Experts“It allows my face to breathe while some of the other sweatproof sunscreens I have tried clogged my pores.”
  26. hobby and craft
    This Washable Fabric Paint Helps Me Turn Old Clothes Into New TreasuresIt’s technically acrylic paint but it goes on fabric like ink on paper.
  27. health
    What’s the Best Way to Store and Protect a COVID-19 Vaccine Card?We spoke to doctors, professional organizers, and an archivist who works specifically with valuable works on paper to find out.
  28. office
    The Best Teacher Planners, According to TeachersPlan ahead (and don’t forget about those after-school appointments).
  29. recommended by experts
    The Back-to-School Supplies Kids Actually WantThe coolest backpacks, water bottles, markers, and headphones for kids from pre-K to eighth grade.
  30. gifts
    33 Meaningful Condolence Gifts for Grieving Loved OnesAccording to grief and loss experts.
  31. suncare
    Girls From Ipanema
    What’s a Good Dupe for Discontinued Bain de Soleil Orange Gelée?Moisturizing and protective alternatives that deliver the same signature bronze glow and intoxicating scent.
  32. strategist investigates
    The Strategist Megaguide to Beating Supply-Chain IssuesCan’t find things like patio furniture, sofas, and black pants with a 36-inch waist? We’re here to help.
  33. celebrity shopping
    What Astrologer Chani Nicholas Can’t Live Without“Before this, we would be pressing the kettle button, like, 17 times a day.”
  34. face
    The Best Makeup for Teens, According to Makeup Artists and DermatologistsEasy-to-apply, good-for-your-skin concealer, blush, lip tint, eyeliners, and more.
  35. prime day 2021
    The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Kids and BabiesIncluding baby monitors, art supplies, toys, and furniture for ages 0 to 12.
  36. celebrity shopping
    What Bill Nye Can’t Live WithoutEvery time I walk up to the Geochron and look at it, I see or notice something I haven’t noticed before.
  37. this thing’s incredible
    These Stylish $25 Wood Poster Rails Save Me Hundreds on Framed ArtThey’re basically framing for dummies.
  38. toys
    Everything You Need to Throw an Outdoor Party for KidsFun activities to get kids moving, keep kids busy, and help parents mingle.
  39. celebrity shopping
    What Maya Wiley Can’t Live Without“Taking this off doesn’t require scrubbing my eyelashes until they fall off my eyelids.”
  40. what i can’t live without
    What Ray McGuire Can’t Live Without“The tea makes me feel a little calmer; the caffeine highs aren’t as high, but the lows aren’t as low.”
  41. what i can’t live without
    What Dianne Morales Can’t Live Without“Pulling it apart into little strings is part of the experience.”
  42. what i can’t live without
    What Shaun Donovan Can’t Live Without“I studied architecture and did a lot of drawing, so I really appreciate the pen’s line weight and how it doesn’t require a lot of pressure to use.”
  43. what i can’t live without
    What Andrew Yang Can’t Live Without“Putting on one of the shirts, I sort of feel like Batman.”
  44. men’s apparel
    The 9 Best Sustainable Clothing Brands for MenEnvironmental educators, journalists, and fashion experts on the best sustainable jeans, sneakers, swim trunks, and basics brands for men.
  45. skin-care treatments
    The Instant De-Puffing Eye Cream I Use to Look Less TiredThe effects are immediate and subtle enough that my friends just think I got a really good night’s sleep.
  46. giving back
    16 Places to Donate to Help India Amid the COVID CrisisA list of organizations where you can donate to help with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India.
  47. cleaning
    How to Prevent and Deter Moths (Without Smelly Mothballs)?Ideas for protecting your clothes from hole-chewing pests.
  48. food and drinks
    14 Best Canned and Boxed Soups, According to ChefsExperts share the most delicious (and healthy) soups you can buy online.
  49. garden
    What’s the Best Indoor Smart Garden?I tested four of them based on ease of use, plant yield, taste, and looks.
  50. painless shopping
    Is There Any Good COVID-Vaccine Merch?“Even if you’re not sentimental, getting vaccinated is something worth celebrating in some way or another.”
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