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  1. one-stop shop
    All the Best Massage Tools We’ve Ever Written AboutPhysicians, chiropractors, and podiatrists share what to use to stay knot- and pain-free.
    By The Editors
  2. recommended by experts
    The Best One-Player Games (That Aren’t Solitaire), According to GamersBecause you don’t have to wait for game night.
    By Dominique Pariso
  3. best in class
    The 10 Very Best Face Masks for KidsWe spoke to doctors and public-health experts to find the best KN95, KF94, and surgical masks for kids.
    By Liza Corsillo
  4. best in class
    The Very Best Indoor-Garden Kits“I was blown away by the variety of vegetables (and sheer volume of food) we could grow.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  5. stuff we buy ourselves
    The Fabric Face Masks Our Editors and Writers Are Wearing“I even wore one on a six-mile walk with no complaints.”
    By The Editors
  6. strategist investigates
    Do Mask Frames Improve — or Interfere With — Mask-Wearing?Four medical experts weigh in.
    By Dominique Pariso
  7. testing testing
    We Tested 82 (and Counting) Actually Kind of Stylish Fabric Face MasksWe checked for fit, comfort, breathability, and how well they block droplets.
    By Liza Corsillo
  8. recommended by experts
    The Face Masks Doctors, Dentists, and other Health-Care Workers Buy ThemselvesWhat they put on when they’re not on duty.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  9. recommended by experts
    The Best Face Masks for Running OutsideWe found ones that are actually breathable.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  10. strategist investigates
    Where to Find At-Home COVID-19 TestsSome don’t even require a nasal swab.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  11. recommended by experts
    The Best Freezers, According to People Who Freeze a Lot of ThingsWhether you just bagged an elk or finished a Costco run.
    By James Lynch, Jordan Bowman, and Emma Wartzman
  12. ask a cool person
    The 52 Canned Goods (From Cockles to Corn) Chefs Keep in Their PantriesAs recommended by the chefs of The Odeon, Cervo’s, King, Sofreh, and more.
    By Hilary Reid
  13. testing testing
    What’s the Best Indoor Smart Garden?I tested four of them based on ease of use, plant yield, taste, and looks.
    By Liza Corsillo
  14. this thing’s incredible
    This $170 Bike Stand Is an Affordable Alternative to PelotonIt’s a challenging and inexpensive option until we can all be back in real spin classes.
    By Kelsey Mulvey
  15. this thing’s incredible
    This Gravity-Defying Barber Cape Lets Me Cut My Own Hair Without Making a MessI tried putting towels on my shoulders, cutting holes in garbage bags, and standing in the shower. Nothing worked, until this.
    By Tim Mak
  16. this thing’s incredible
    I Quit Coffee With the Help of This Dandelion PowderStirring the powder in my cup makes me feel like a wise old hippie, impervious to the stresses of winter in NYC during a pandemic.
    By Liza Corsillo
  17. one stop shop
    Everything You Need to Keep Warm Outside This WinterInsulated and self heating gear to help you enjoy socially distant hangs, even when it’s below freezing.
    By The Editors
  18. this thing’s incredible
    This T-Shirt Keeps Me Warm for Socially Distant Outdoor Events (And Soccer)Let winter come. I’m going to keep socializing — at a safe distance and, thanks to my undershirt, a comfortable temperature.
    By Nate Hopper
  19. one stop shop
    Everything You Need to Work From Home That We’ve Written AboutIncluding comfortable clothes (that aren’t pajamas), expert-recommended desk supplies, and products to stay focused while co-working with roommates.
    By The Editors
  20. ask a cool person
    The Best MasterClass Classes, According to People Who’ve Taken ThemWe spoke to 17 people (from bloggers, to writers, to founders of tech companies), who together have taken some 40 classes, about their experiences.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  21. something for everyone
    9 Bulletin Boards, Vetted 9 Different WaysFrom fancy linen wrapped pin boards to a convincing look alike for John Krasinski’s bulletin board from Some Good News.
    By Liza Corsillo
  22. i keep seeing this
    How Did Ankle and Wrist Weights Become the Breakout Stars of Quarantine?They’ve come a long way since the Jazzercise days.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  23. strategist investigates
    Can Goggles Help Protect You From the Coronavirus?Yes, some. And they’ll help you stop touching your face.
    By Liza Corsillo
  24. this thing’s incredible
    This $9 Watercolor Brush Holds Its Own WaterIt lets me paint on the go wherever I am.
    By Liza Corsillo
  25. painless shopping
    These (Under-$1,200) Bikes Are Still in StockThere are still some bikes out there. For now.
    By The Editors
  26. ask a cool person
    The Best Mask Accessories, According to Mask Designers and Health-Care WorkersChains, lanyards, ear savers, and more.
    By Dominique Pariso
  27. ingenious design
    The Only Thing I Need to Make This (Delicious) Cold Brew Is the Bag It Comes InEven for the most hapless of home cold brewers, failure is not an option.
    By Katherine Rotunno
  28. ingenious design
    This Compact, Do-It-All Oven Makes Me Feel Like Julia Child in QuarantineIt can bake, broil, toast, fry, and even convection cook at basically the turn of a dial.
    By Lauren Ro
  29. health and fitness
    How to See a Doctor and Get a Prescription OnlineOrder treatments for everything from migraines and anxiety to cold sores and hair loss without leaving home.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  30. 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.
    By Liza Corsillo
  31. recommended by experts
    How to Protest Safely During a PandemicIf you plan to join a protest for the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, here’s everything you need to know.
    By Chloe Anello and Kayla Levy
  32. recommended by experts
    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.
    By Liza Corsillo
  33. insider goods
    The Stars of Outer Banks Quarantined Together. Here’s the Stuff They Used Most.“Chase’s candle has more of a feminine smell than my candle.”
    By Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline As told to Jessica Silvester
  34. 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.
    By Liza Corsillo
  35. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Start Fermenting at HomeFrom krauts to kimchi, it’s time to start homesteading.
    By Nikita Richardson
  36. this thing’s incredible
    My WFH Computer Monitor Is Also the Perfect Quarantine TVIt’s no ordinary monitor. And it’s no ordinary TV. It’s the ideal combination of both.
    By James Lynch
  37. this thing’s incredible
    3 Editors at the Verge Swear by This Standing DeskWe trust them on laptops. It only makes sense that they would know the best things to put those laptops on, too.
    By Jordan Bowman
  38. recommended by experts
    How to (Safely and Hygienically) Tattoo Yourself, According to Tattoo ArtistsFrom how to set up your workspace to the best needles to use.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  39. explainers
    How to Throw a Zoom Bat MitzvahTips for pulling off this important rite of passage remotely, from implementing virtual l’dor v’dors to tracking down Torahs from shuttered shtiebels.
    By Kayla Levy
  40. not a professional. just crazy.
    Help Me, Rio: I Got a Mask SuntanA distinctly 2020 problem.
    By Rio Viera-Newton
  41. quarantine kitchen
    Fancy Pasta Shapes, RankedWhen the supermarkets ran out of rigatoni and linguine, we made nodi marini and scialatielli.
    By Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
  42. recommended by experts
    How to Be Self-Sufficient, According to HomesteadersYou don’t have to go completely off the grid, but you can at least rely on it less.
    By James Lynch
  43. recommended by experts
    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.
    By Dominique Pariso and Liza Corsillo
  44. recommended by experts
    The Best Virtual Games to Play on Zoom, According to Video Game ExpertsIncluding board games, trivia, and, obviously, Animal Crossing.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  45. this thing’s incredible
    This Foot-Powered Washing Machine Keeps My Laundry Pile LowA two-years-late Kickstarter purchase became a pandemic must-have.
    By Rebecca Firkser
  46. 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.
    By Liza Corsillo
  47. recommended by experts
    How to Test Your Vision (and Order Lenses) at Home, According to DoctorsIt may not be as easy as cutting your own bangs, but there are options.
    By Dominique Pariso
  48. mother’s day 2020
    How to Host a Mother’s Day Brunch on Zoom, According to Party PlannersEnjoy bagels and Bellinis together — from a distance.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  49. deal of the day
    This Foolproof Indoor-Garden Kit (That Your Mom Will Love) Is 20 Percent OffAn easy way to add green thumb to her list of quarantine achievements.
    By The Editors
  50. recommended by experts
    How to Clean Your Teeth at Home, According to DentistsFor getting that squeaky-clean feeling while you’re social distancing.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
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