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Lauren Ro

Writer, the Strategist
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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. deal of the day
    Brooklinen’s Perfect-for-Summer Towels Are Just Over $9 ApieceIt’s never too early to start getting ready for summer.
  2. bedding
    The 5 Very Best Egyptian-Cotton Sheets“Genuine Egyptian-cotton sheets feel extremely luxurious on the skin, and in my opinion, aid in better sleep.”
  3. luggage
    The 10 Very Best Weekend BagsDuffels, mini-suitcases, and backpacks for a quick weekend jaunt.
  4. bathroom
    The 18 Very Best Bath TowelsFrom waffle towels to flat-weave Turkish sets, a towel for every kind of obsessive.
  5. garden
    The Best (Strategist-Approved) Gifts for GardenersFrom a mosquito spray that smells good enough to be worn as cologne to a book known as the “bible of fermentation.”
  6. celebrity shopping
    What Smokey Robinson Can’t Live Without“I have a golf closet in my house full of clubs. I’ve been playing golf for 35 years, honey, so it is full of all different clubs.”
  7. gifts
    The Best Gifts for New Moms, According to New MomsAs one new mom puts it, “Going forward, I’d be more inclined to get things for the mothers because you’ll get so much baby stuff.”
  8. decor
    The 16 Very Best Desk LampsFrom industrial task lamps to a portable light that “looks like candy for your desk.”
  9. bedding
    The 5 Very Best Cooling Weighted BlanketsRejoice, sweaty sleepers: You can reduce stress and body temperature with these weighted blankets.
  10. bedding
    The Very Best Linen SheetsFrom heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones.
  11. how i pick my picks
    Everything Yellow I’d Buy at IKEAHome, design, and baby-gear writer Lauren Ro tells us how she picks her picks.
  12. bedding
    The 11 Very Best Cooling SheetsOptions for anyone who is always chasing the cool side of the pillow.
  13. bedding
    The 17 Very Best Duvet CoversFrom luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
  14. air quality
    This Sleek Humidifier Is Also the Easiest One to CleanMultiple Strategist editors are now Carepod converts.
  15. decor
    The Best Table Lamps, According to Interior DesignersFeaturing shaded, round, and abstract styles.
  16. furniture
    The 11 Very Best Platform BedsIncluding beds with (or without) headboards, styles that fold up for easy storage, and frames that you can customize to your own liking
  17. furniture
    The Very Best Beanbag ChairsWhether you have kids, want to furnish a fun game room, or need comfy furniture fast, there is a beanbag chair for you.
  18. furniture
    The 16 Very Best Bed FramesIncluding solid wood beds and upholstered wingback styles — with lots at less than $1,000.
  19. decor
    The 15 Very Best Sisal, Jute, Seagrass, and Abaca RugsThese natural-fiber rugs, many of which are customizable, will give any room a more organic look.
  20. bedding
    What Is Egyptian Cotton?Not all Egyptian cotton is created equal.
  21. deal of the day
    This Simple Bidet Attachment Is Just $34Get ready for your life to change.
  22. dining
    What Are the Best Cloth Napkins?A simple way to elevate your at-home dining experience.
  23. bedding
    The 25 Very Best BedsheetsIncluding cotton-percale, linen, sateen, silk, and jersey options, plus a handful made of alternative fabrics like bamboo.
  24. decor
    The Very Best Throw BlanketsIncluding classic wool coverlets, a luxurious mohair throw, and the softest faux-fur blankets.
  25. kids and babies
    21 Non-Junky Party Favors for Kids’ BirthdaysNot a single swirly straw or tiny bubble vial in sight.
  26. decor
    The Very Best Area RugsNot only are they well made, they also feel plush underfoot and look fantastic.
  27. sales
    The Sheets Nancy Meyers’s Family Buys Are 50 Percent OffLands’ End’s Supima cotton-sateen sheets feel so soft and luxurious.
  28. toys
    The Best Board Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers, According to ExpertsIt’s never too early to start playing games with your kiddos.
  29. bathroom
    The 14 Very Best Beach TowelsFor drying off and lazing around.
  30. women’s fashion
    The Very Best Women’s Long UnderwearCozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
  31. women’s accessories
    I Bought In-Season Miu Miu for Nearly 40 Percent Off at CettireSeeing the very shoes I coveted for $500 less than retail made my heart race, like I uncovered some great secret.
  32. sales
    These Spring-y Toile Sheets From Urban Outfitters Are 29 Percent OffTake advantage of the Leap Day sales and get some new spring bedding.
  33. baby sleep
    Our Favorite Swaddles (of the 29 We’ve Tried)“I purchased many a sleep sack at 3 a.m., and time and time again, nothing was able to beat the Halo.”
  34. celebrity shopping
    What Joanna Goddard (Still) Can’t Live Without“I just love having different types of art in a room. It’s one of life’s great pleasures.”
  35. bath
    What Does GSM Mean for Towels?The higher the thread count, the more absorbent the towel.
  36. decor
    The 17 Very Best Floor LampsFrom expensive-looking ones that cost less than $100 to splurge-worthy floor lamps that double as actual pieces of art.
  37. bedding
    What Does Thread Count Mean?The higher the thread count, the softer the sheet. But consider the material, too.
  38. sales
    This Is the Mattress Protector Our Home Writer Uses (and It’s 25 Percent Off)Guard your mattress from unwanted stains and fluids.
  39. furniture
    The 23 Very Best Coffee TablesInterior designers share their favorites, from acrylic to glass to marble styles.
  40. baby sleep
    The 8 Very Best Baby MonitorsFrom traditional video monitors and “smart” devices that can track how your baby is sleeping to a simple, affordable audio monitor.
  41. bedding
    The 9 Very Best Weighted Blankets“They feel like being swaddled or held in a firm hug.”
  42. bedding
    The 11 Very Best Comforters“Feel nestled in an airy but cozy canopy.”
  43. bedding
    What’s the Difference Between Percale and Sateen Sheets?It comes down to how the fabric is woven.
  44. bathroom accessories
    The 7 Very Best Bidets“I can, with confidence, say that my butt health is at a resounding 100 percent.”
  45. sporting goods
    The 11 Best Bike Helmets for KidsComfy and cool designs they’ll actually want to wear.
  46. sales
    Our Favorite Dyson Vacuum for Pet Hair (and More) Is 35 Percent OffIt comes with seven accessories, including a crevice tool and a hair-screw tool.
  47. baby feeding
    The 12 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can charge your phone.
  48. toys
    The 13 Very Best Play Mats for Babies and KidsAll look just as good in the nursery as they do in the living room.
  49. valentine’s day 2023
    30 (Non-Candy) Valentine’s Day Gifts for KidsIncluding a heart-shaped purse, DIY Valentine’s Day cards, and plenty of adorable plushies.
  50. saw something; said something
    The Quilters of Gee’s Bend Just Collaborated With TargetThe legendary collective of quilters in Alabama has created a small collection of bedding, apparel, and stationery.
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