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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. deal of the day
    This Cozy But Not Too Hot Cotton Robe Is Over 50 Percent OffIt hits the sweet spot between stylish loungewear and big comfy towel with arms.
  2. women’s apparel
    I Collect Sweatshirts, and This $30 Quarter-Zip Is My New All-Time FavoriteIt has a high neck that gives a flattering frame to any face, and a little zipper that makes it both sporty and alluring.
  3. home
    How to Keep Your Apartment Cool (With or Without AC)Fifteen experts on the products and methods they use to keep their energy bills down.
  4. pets
    Everything You Need to Know About Buying Pet InsuranceSo you don’t have to choose between going into debt and saving your pet’s life.
  5. micro sales
    The 19 Best Deals From REI’s (Ongoing) Fourth of July SaleThe retailer is offering up to 50 percent off select clothing, outdoor gear, and more from now through July 6.
  6. dad week
    The Best DIY Gifts for Father’s Day, According to ExpertsIncluding DIY kits to help dad grow his own mushrooms and make his own drone.
  7. school
    The Best Online Classes for KidsVirtual ways to teach your kids to code, dance, speak another language, or even make dinner for the whole family.
  8. recommended by experts
    How to Pull Off a Virtual WeddingAdvice from couples who got married on Zoom, virtual wedding guests, and a wedding planner who helped her clients get married on live TV.
  9. celebrity shopping
    Ben Sinclair of High Maintenance Is Selling His RVHe’s looking for a new home for Steve RV.
  10. dogs
    How to Groom Your Dog at Home, According to ExpertsWhether you’ve got a tangled Shih Tzu, a shedding Rottweiler, or a Labradoodle whose bangs need a trim.
  11. strategist investigates
    New York Garden Nurseries Still Open During the CoronavirusWhere to buy plants, seeds, and soil right now, including the businesses doing delivery and curbside pickup in the New York metro area.
  12. recommended by experts
    How to Grow a Coronavirus Victory GardenFrom sprouting scallions in your kitchen to growing enough food to actually put a dent in your grocery bill.
  13. this thing’s incredible
    This Bob Ross Bingo Game Is My Family’s Social-Distancing HackUntil we all meet again.
  14. school
    Children Watching TV
    The Best Streaming Shows for Kids, According to Child-Development ExpertsTV shows and movies to keep your kids entertained and enlightened — and you feeling a little less guilty.
  15. health
    What Are the Best Gifts for Nurses?Including easy to brew coffee, a massage pillow, new scrubs, and a portable outdoor shower.
  16. toys
    Everything You Need to Set Up a Montessori Method–Approved Playroom at HomeIncluding a work mat, wooden blocks, bird footprint stamps, and alphabet books.
  17. toys
    The Best Creative Toys for Kids, According to ExpertsToday’s Lego builder may be tomorrow’s city planner.
  18. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Get Into DrawingLike yoga or meditation, drawing has been a powerful tool for me in managing stress and anxiety during all of this self-isolating.
  19. toys
    13 Great Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy at HomeFun and educational activities to keep your kids occupied while you log on to your fourth zoom meeting of the day.
  20. dogs
    The Best Large Dog BedsStrong enough to support snoozing mastiffs, Great Danes, and Saint Bernards.
  21. celebrity shopping
    What Illustrator Maira Kalman Can’t Live Without“Throwing the ball against the wall is one of the greatest diversions and brain reactivators around.”
  22. skin-care
    What Are Teens Buying at the Drugstore These Days?14 teenagers weigh in on the best stuff to buy at CVS, Walgreens, and Duane Reade.
  23. toys
    The 14 Coolest Toys We Saw at the Toy FairFrom L.O.L. Surprise to a ride-on Vespa for toddlers.
  24. headphones
    Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstrong Sighting in Miami Beach - August 23, 2006
    The Best Workout Headphones, According AthletesCompetitive athletes on what makes the perfect pair.
  25. deal of the day
    The Robot Vacuum That Improved My Relationship Is $50 Off TodayIt’s become a part of our family.
  26. this thing’s incredible
    My Dog Loves These Cricket Protein Treats More Than She Loves MeI’ve eaten cricket tacos. Who am I to judge?
  27. celebrity shopping
    What Actor Noah Schnapp Can’t Live Without“Everyone, at least all teenagers these days, wears Air Force 1s or Converse. But I would much rather have Air Force 1s.”
  28. adult
    The Best Rabbit Vibrators, According to Sex-Toy ExpertsIncluding the bold, the beautiful, and the ones that work for all kinds of bodies.
  29. adult
    1950s SMILING HAPPY...
    The Best Bullet Vibrators, According to Sex-Toy ExpertsDiscreet vibrators that still pack a punch.
  30. gifts they might actually want
    33 Red and Pink Valentine’s Day Gifts They’ll Actually Want to ReceiveIncluding a case of grapefruit seltzer, a rose-gold rolling suitcase, and some cheerleader-approved red lipstick.
  31. this thing’s incredible
    This $14 Extension Cord Is So Attractive I Actually Want People to See ItIt’s practically a design element.
  32. painless shopping
    19 Floral Gifts for Valentine’s Day That Aren’t Actual FlowersIncluding realistic fake flowers, flower coffee-table books, and flower artwork.
  33. celebrity shopping
    What Tommy Chong Can’t Live Without“I started collecting the bottles — the smaller ones make perfect little bongs.”
  34. the strategist
    The Best Thing I Bought in the Last Decade Is a Lodge Cast-Iron SkilletI’ve used this $15 skillet daily for over eight years.
  35. micro sales
    New Year’s Eve Dresses and Jumpsuits Are Up to 70 Percent Off at NordstromGreat deals on Reformation, Staud, Alice + Olivia, Molly Goddard, and Badgley Mischka.
  36. kids and babies
    The Most Coveted Holiday Toys, According to Trend ForecastersIncluding Skyrocket Blume dolls, L.O.L. Surprise!, Frozen 2, and more.
  37. toys
    Is This Mechanical Ride-on Pony the New Status Kids’ Toy?You still have time to get them a pony for Christmas.
  38. what i can’t live without
    What Rob Corddry Can’t Live Without“Even now, I’m licking my lips and I feel like reaching into my pocket to get my tube.”
  39. cyber monday 2019
    If You Buy One Thing Today, Make It This Relationship-Saving Robot VacuumThe robot vacuum that helped me avoid couples therapy is 30 percent off right now.
  40. celebrity shopping
    What Judy Collins Can’t Live Without“Before hotels had coffee makers in them, I traveled with a little suitcase that had my coffee grinder, my coffee beans, and my coffee maker.”
  41. gifts
    27 Strategist-Approved Techy Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your ListIncluding phone chargers, headphones, and other gadgets all $30 or less.
  42. celebrity shopping
    What Jonathan Van Ness Can’t Live WithoutI was like, “Oh my gosh, that’s so silly.” And then, within a day, I was like, “I need one.”
  43. grooming
    The Best Beard Wash, According to Beard ExpertsProducts that clean, moisturize, and make your beard smell more like a forest and less like the burger you ate last night.
  44. celebrity shopping
    What Marais USA Founder Haley Boyd Can’t Live (Sustainably) Without“I bought like 30 of these jars and now my pantry is locked and loaded.”
  45. women’s shoes
    Are These Italian Surgeon Clogs the Next Danskos?“I generally feel like this type of shoe is just too hideous for me, but for some reason, these are very aesthetically pleasing.”
  46. toys
    The Best Slime for Every Kind of PersonIncluding unicorn slime, fluffy slime, crunchy slime, magnetic slime, and even slime that changes color.
  47. sales
    Everything Is 25 Percent Off at Anthropologie Right NowIncluding clothing, shoes, home goods, kids’ stuff, and jewelry.
  48. grooming
    The Best Beard Balms and Conditioners, According to ExpertsIncluding moisturizing balms, styling balms, balms for new beards, and conditioners you can rinse out or leave in.
  49. electronics
    11 Nice-Looking Landline Phones for Every Kind of ConversationIncluding wall-mount, rotary, light up, and lip-shaped phones.
  50. hobby and craft
    My Favorite Pencil Never Smudges and Looks Like Black Velvet on a PageNo matter what I draw or write, the lines stay put and the color is luxurious.
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