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    The 10 Very Best Cooling Mattress ToppersYour best sleeps starts here.
  2. the toy matrix
    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 2-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedAccording to child psychologists, discerning parents, and toy historians.
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    The 9 Very Best Weekend BagsDuffels, mini-suitcases, and backpacks for a quick weekend jaunt.
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    The 17 Very Best Shoe OrganizersIncluding a shoe cabinet that has survived four apartments.
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    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 3-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedSourced with the help of child therapists, child-yoga teachers, and tech-columnist dads.
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    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 5-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedWith input from child therapists, toy historians, and influencer parents.
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    A Gift for Every Type of GirlfriendFrom splurges to “just because” pick-me-ups.
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    The Only Toy Gift Guide for a 4-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedWe talked with child psychologists, discerning parents, nannies, and toy historians to find the best gifts for your growing toddler.
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    The Best Gifts for 11-Year-Olds, According to ExpertsAn adolescent psychotherapist, a librarian, toy experts, an actual sixth grader, a tween, and a mom share their picks.
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    The Best Gifts for Beer Lovers, According to Brewers and Beer LoversBecause you can do better than a novelty beer helmet.
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    The Best Desk Organizers, According to Professional OrganizersFrom desktop trays to file drawers to a very fun postmodern wall system.
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    The Very Best Desk Chairs for KidsNot all kids’ desk chairs are created equal.
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    The Very Best Window CurtainsFrom Italian-villa sheer to blackout curtains that block light and heat.
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    The Best Gifts for 12-Year-Olds, According to ExpertsWe spoke to a librarian, two psychotherapists, six toy experts, and several seventh-graders to find the best gifts for 12-year-olds.
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    The 10 Very Best Outdoor Ceiling FansFrom ”sleek and modern” to statement fans with giant leaf-shaped blades.
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    The 12 Very Best Black Work Pants for WomenWe asked women who practically live in black pants during the work week to help us find the best pairs.
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    The 10 Best Natural Cleaning ProductsIncluding all-purpose cleaners and more specific options for the kitchen, bathroom, and hardwood floors.
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    The Best (Strategist-Approved) Gifts for GardenersFrom the mosquito spray that smells good enough to be worn as cologne to an obsession-worthy propagation station.
  19. ask a cool person
    The Best Sneakers for Kids, According to Parents and Sneaker PeopleAll of the cool kids will be wearing these sneakers back to school
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    The 11 Best Bike Helmets for KidsComfy and cool designs they’ll actually want to wear.
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    The 12 Very Best Silk Pajamas for WomenOne pick is the silk version of the shirt Nicole Kidman wears in Eyes Wide Shut.
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    The 10 Very Best Face WashesA face wash for every skin type, recommended by skin-care experts.
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    The 9 Very Best Garden Shears, Loppers, and Pruners“The cleaner the cut, the quicker a plant heals.”
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    The 10 Very Best TowelsFrom the best hand towels and towel sets to the luxurious ones primed for a splurge.
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    The Best Outdoor Toys for Kids, According to ExpertsIncluding a geodesic dome for climbing, a backyard mini roller coaster, and the world’s largest bubbles.
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    The 12 Very Best Desks for KidsFor preschoolers, middle-schoolers, and high-schoolers — at every price point.
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    The 17 Very Best Car Seats and Booster Seats for KidsFrom infant car seats to convertibles to all-in-ones at every price point.
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    The 12 Very Best QuiltsRanging from traditional patchwork to truly minimal.
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    The 11 Very Best Platform BedsIncluding picks from interior designers whom we admire and reader favorites that have been handpicked from our archives.
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    The Very Best Sun-Protective Clothing for Kids and BabiesIncluding styles for newborns and teens as old as 16 — and a product you can use in the wash to add sun protection to any clothes.
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    The 13 Very Best Products to Get Rid of and Prevent ScarsIf that left a mark, here’s how to get rid of a scar. Hint: The earlier you treat it, the better.
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    The 7 Very Best Bidets“I can, with confidence, say that my butt health is at a resounding 100 percent.”
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    The Very Best Metal Bed FramesIncluding canopies, color, and high clearance for extra storage.
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    The 14 Best Skin-Care Products to Use While Pregnant (and Nursing)Eleven doctors on the ingredients to absolutely avoid, alternative ingredients to look for, and the best products expectant (and new) moms can use.
  35. father’s day 2022
    The Best Gifts for Foodie DadsFoolproof ideas for the dad who says the quickest way to his heart is through his stomach.
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    The Best Food Gifts for Every Type of DadFrom Maryland crab cakes to New York cheesecake.
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    The 7 Very Best Curtain RodsFrom romantic crystal-globe finials to unobtrusive iron rods with “the smallest rings possible.”
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    The 22 Very Best Bedroom BenchesA bedroom bench is one of those pieces that can tie a whole space together while also being functional — just don’t pile your dirty clothes on it.
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    We Slept on Lots of Linen Sheets, and These Are Our 21 FavoritesFrom heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones.
  40. mother’s day 2022
    The Best Food Gifts for Every Type of MomWhether or not you’re celebrating with her, an edible treat is guaranteed to please.
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    The 10 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can also charge your phone.
  42. trust me i should know
    All the (Cute and Comfortable) Stuff I Wore During My Second PregnancyI’m no Rihanna, but I still felt stylish in these clothes.
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    The 20 Very Best BedsheetsIncluding cotton-percale, linen, sateen, silk, and jersey options, plus a handful made of alternative fabrics like bamboo.
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    The 24 Very Best Coffee TablesInterior designers share their favorites, from acrylic to glass to marble styles.
  45. strategist investigates
    I Reverse Image-Searched My Way to a Cheaper LampIf you think you could find it cheaper somewhere else, you probably can.
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    The 16 Very Best Floor LampsFrom expensive-looking ones that cost less than $150, to splurge-worthy floor lamps that double as actual pieces of art.
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    The 12 Very Best Chelsea Boots for WomenOne pair survived a weekend of ballet and hiking in Portland.
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    The 16 Very Best Sisal, Jute, and Abaca RugsThese natural-fiber rugs, many of which are customizable, will give any room a more organic look.
  49. painless shopping
    37 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Patio Décor ItemsIncluding outdoor furniture, rugs, and lighting.
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    The 25 Very Best Bed FramesIncluding platform beds, canopy frames, and upholstered wingback styles — lots of which are less than $1,000.
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