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Dominique Pariso

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Dominique Pariso is a writer at the Strategist who covers a wide array of categories including office goods, sex toys, and home-bar essentials. She is also a writer for “The Approval Matrix.”

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    The Best Gifts for Wine Lovers, According to Sommeliers and WinemakersImpress them even if you don’t know the difference between a Beaujolais and a Lambrusco.
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    The Best Gifts Under $25Including a reader-favorite board game, Swedish dishcloths, and expert-recommended skin care.
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    Last-Chance Cyber Monday Deals That Would Make Great GiftsSomething for everyone on your list.
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    32 of the Very Best PlannersIncluding daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly options to help you get things done.
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    The Best Gifts for Bird Lovers, According to BirdersFrom status binoculars to field guides.
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    Cher Believes in the Macy’s Thanksgiving ParadeOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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    The 8 Very Best Hair DryersIncluding lightweight, foldable, and high-speed options.
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    The Best Legal Dispensaries in New YorkNewly legal dispensaries for every type of high.
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    13 of the Best Roller Skates for Every Type of SkaterFor rink skating, street skating, and roller derby.
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    18 of the Very Best Hair Masks“Hair masks are key to healthy hair, no matter the texture.”
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    The Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $25 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)From a tinned-fish cookbook to an heirloom-quality stuffed mouse.
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    The One With an Impromptu Matthew Perry MemorialOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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    This Pre-Lit Mini Christmas Tree Is Just $24Because the holidays wait for no one.
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    The Best Gifts for Cannabis Enthusiasts, According to Cannabis EnthusiastsIncluding well-designed pipes, an edibles-making machine, and plenty of CBD.
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    The 16 Very Best Conditioners“The reparative work this does is second to none.”
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    The 15 Very Best Hair TiesOffice-supply rubber bands are a nonstarter no matter your hair type.
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    The 18 Very Best ShampoosFor dry hair, thinning hair, frizzy hair, and curls.
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    It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChermasOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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    The 11 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can charge your phone.
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    The Best Adult Board Games, According to Cool PeoplePlenty of options for game night.
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    These Classy Clip-on Candles Are 34 Percent OffAn upgrade for your string lights.
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    The Best Board Games for Kids, According to ExpertsGuaranteed to keep your little ones entertained.
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    Does This New Anti-Thigh-Chafe Stick Really Last 10,000 Steps?We tested it with a long walk in the park.
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    We Enjoy All WeatherOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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    The Very Best Dog Food for PuppiesIncluding food for large- and small-breed puppies as well as fresh and affordable options.
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    9 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Target to TecovasIncluding Shake Shack–inspired huggies, coquette-core dog gear, and Nécessaire’s new body peel.
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    This Personal Safety Alarm Is Just $21Because it never hurts to be prepared.
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    The Sun Sets on WFHOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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    The 11 Very Best Wine Coolers and FridgesStep up your wine storage.
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    30 of the Very Best Drinking GlassesDozens of interior designers and service-industry professionals weigh in on their favorite glasses for water, juice, iced tea, or something stronger.
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    The 11 Very Best Dog TreatsAccording to veterinarians, dog trainers, and dog parents.
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    All of Us DoppelgangersOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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    The 9 Very Best Products for Preventing and Fading MelasmaIncluding sunscreens, serums, and a brightening treatment.
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    The 8 Very Best Standing-Desk MatsTo complete your ergonomic WFH setup.
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    The 13 Very Best Dog BedsFor sprawlers, burrowers, nappers, and every dog in between.
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    The 11 Very Best Wrinkle CreamsIncluding options with and without retinol and choices for sensitive skin, oily skin, and fragile under-eye skin.
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    The 20 Very Best Eye Creams“I would swim in this product if I could.”
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    This Vitamin-C-Infused Eye Cream Is Nearly Half OffIt brightens dark circles and hydrates.
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    The 13 Very Best Air-Suction Sex ToysDesigned to surround the clitoris, air-suction toys emit pulses of air or sound waves to stimulate it, “resulting in a much fuller orgasm.”
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    The 10 Very Best Menstrual CupsWe talked to gynecologists, plus menstrual-cup experts and enthusiasts, to find out.
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    End-of-Summertime SadnessOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Momofuku to Bonne MamanIncluding a tomato table lamp, a design-y lint roller, and Ganni-fied New Balances.
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    Briogeo’s Ultranourishing Hair Mask Is 26 Percent OffAnd a convincing dupe for Chistophe Robin.
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    The 12 Very Best LubesIncluding a vanilla-lemon-flavored lube.
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