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Brenley Goertzen

Junior Writer, the Strategist
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brenley.goertzen@voxmedia.com

Brenley Goertzen joined the Strategist as a junior writer in 2022 after interning at the site. She covers sales, fashion, and pets.

  1. gifts they might actually want
    A Gift for Every Type of SisterShe may steal your clothes, but you’ll steal the favorite-sibling award.
  2. holiday gifts 2023
    Every Holiday Gift Guide From the StrategistOver 60 carefully curated gift guides for every single person on your list.
  3. gifts they might actually want
    A Gift for Every Type of Best FriendFrom Sharon Van Etten’s gold friendship necklace to a T-Pain-approved corkscrew.
  4. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at Free PeopleIt’s not all prairie dresses.
  5. what i can’t live without
    What Anthony Anderson Can’t Live Without“I’ve gone to the White House in a tuxedo and a pair of Jordans.”
  6. cyber monday 2023
    All the Strategist-Recommended Things on Sale for Cyber MondayA one-stop savings guide to all our writer-, editor-, and expert-tested items.
  7. black friday 2023
    All the Strategist-Recommended Things on Sale for Black FridayA one-stop savings guide to all our writer-, editor-, and expert-tested items.
  8. best in class
    The Very Best Pillows for Side SleepersIncluding down, memory foam, and even a noodlelike body pillow to help you get your best sleep.
  9. best in class
    The 10 Very Best Down PillowsIf you like your pillows soft and fluffy, down is the way to go.
  10. best in class
    The 12 Very Best Pillows for Neck PainBecause who doesn’t have tech neck?
  11. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers, According to Groomers, Trainers, and Dog OwnersOf the useful, novel, and just plain fun variety (like a water bottle that’s equivalent to a portable drinking fountain for your pup).
  12. gifts they might actually want
    27 Gifts for Every Type of BossDid someone say promotion?
  13. best in class
    The 18 Very Best Bed PillowsWith options for every type of sleeper.
  14. one-stop shop
    All the Best Toys for Kids That We’ve Ever Written AboutFor infants to 12-year-olds, chosen by toy-trend forecasters, librarians, nannies, child psychologists, and more experts.
  15. best in class
    The 11 Very Best Pet-Friendly Throw BlanketsWith picks for every style — and every pet.
  16. best in class
    The 14 Very Best Memory-Foam PillowsMemory-foam pillows that feel like a hug for your head.
  17. best in class
    The Very Best Dog JacketsIncluding waterproof insulated parkas, full-body snowsuits, stylish raincoats, and fleece that even fussy pups will tolerate.
  18. holiday gifts 2023
    What They Can’t Live Without (That Also Make Great Gifts)The best of celebrity shopping in 2023.
  19. october prime day 2023
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s Discounted for Amazon Prime Big Deal DaysIf it appeared on the Strategist, it’s (on sale) here.
  20. best in class
    The Very Best Dog Food for PuppiesIncluding food for large- and small-breed puppies as well as fresh and affordable options.
  21. best in class
    The Very Best Chew Toys and Treats for Teething PuppiesAll-natural, digestible, and virtually indestructible chew toys for all breeds of puppies.
  22. best in class
    The 11 Very Best Dog FoodsVets weigh in on the foods they feed their own dogs and recommend specific brands for sensitive stomachs and allergies.
  23. best in class
    The 12 Very Best Dog CarriersDog carriers for flying, driving, and running errands around town.
  24. micro sales
    10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want: From Birkenstock to Augustinus BaderAnd we’re seeing up to 50 percent off on Patagonia and Matt & Nat.
  25. best in class
    The 11 Very Best Dog TreatsAccording to veterinarians, dog trainers, and dog parents.
  26. best in class
    The 10 Very Best Cat LittersIncluding options for controlling smells and minimizing dust.
  27. best in class
    The 13 Very Best Dog BedsFor sprawlers, burrowers, nappers, and every dog in between.
  28. best in class
    The Very Best Car Seats and Harnesses for DogsIncluding options to keep all kinds of pups safe (and cozy) if you’re planning to hit the road.
  29. best in class
    The 11 Very Best Airplane-Friendly Pet CarriersLuxury accommodations for very important pets.
  30. painless shopping
    The 45 Best Plants to Buy From Amazon’s (Continuously Growing) SelectionFrom fiddle-leaf figs to ponytail palms.
  31. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Beach Bags?Completely submersible, wheelchair compatible, and indestructible.
  32. best in class
    The Very Best Tick Treatments for DogsIncluding oral medications and topical treatments like solutions and collars, plus tools for removing a tick from your pup.
  33. one stop shop
    All the Best French Beauty Products (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)Inside: micellar water, a kissproof lip stain, and the only product the late Jane Birkin used in her routine.
  34. micro sales
    9 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Comfort Colors to SpanxIncluding some of our favorite wool socks — all of which have a lifetime warranty.
  35. one stop shop
    All The Best Japanese Skin-care Products We’ve Written AboutWarning: Your friends may start calling you “Babyface.”
  36. prime day 2023
    Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale for Prime DayA master list of Strategist-approved items.
  37. best in class
    16 of the Very Best Cat FoodsYou’ll find food for felines with sensitive tummies and a formula for growing kittens.
  38. one stop shop
    All the Best Pillowcases (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)We got silk. We got cotton. We got linen. We got …
  39. micro sales
    11 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Outdoor Voices to TatchaWe included our discounted footwear picks from Urban Outfitters.
  40. micro sales
    30 Things on Sale That Would Make Excellent Father’s Day GiftsIncluding a mesmerizing Bluetooth speaker, temperature-regulating thermos, and non-boring socks.
  41. painless shopping
    The Best Pots and Planters on AmazonMake your houseplants feel at home.
  42. one stop shop
    All the Best Korean-Beauty Products (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)Fact: We found better-than-SK-II essence that’s not $$$.
  43. micro sales
    All the Bedding, Robes, and More We’d Buy From Parachute’s 20-Percent-Off SaleOur favorite linen sheets haven’t been this cheap since Black Friday.
  44. gifts they might actually want
    The Best College Graduation Gifts for Him, According to Recent GraduatesYes, they really do just want money (but they’ll take a Chemex, too).
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Julia Haart Can’t Live Without“It’s like my morning must. And then my later-morning must, and then my soon-to-be afternoon must, and then my after-lunch must.”
  46. gifts they might actually want
    The Best College Graduation Gifts for Her, According to Recent GraduatesThey’re stylish, sentimental, and exceedingly practical.
  47. micro sales
    25 Things on Sale That Would Actually Make Good Graduation GiftsCelebrate the new grad’s achievements — without going over budget.
  48. micro sales
    10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Boy Smells to REIIncluding a set of cheap but expensive-looking beach towels and colorful, comfy sandals.
  49. recommended by experts
    The Best Dog Shampoos, According to Veterinarians and GroomersIncluding options for everyday cleansing, freshening up coats, and treating itchy skin.
  50. one stop shop
    All the Best Natural Sunscreens (That We’ve Written About on the Strategist)Frank Ocean’s mom is the creator of one of our favorites.
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