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  1. deal of the day
    One of Our Favorite Digital Picture Frames Is 30 Percent Off TodaySync up to five frames so that the entire family can share and enjoy photos.
    By The Editors
  2. people's choice
    The Best Moisturizers With SPF on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviews“Oh my goodness, this is the stuff right here.”
    By The Editors
  3. strategist investigates
    In-Stock Hand Sanitizer, From Unlikely SourcesWith hand sanitizer from the usual suspects scarce, lots of unconventional brands have adjusted their production to meet demands.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  4. 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
  5. recommended by experts
    The Best Cell-Phone Signal Boosters, According to ExpertsThis is how you fix the “Can you hear me now?” problem.
    By Jordan Bowman
  6. micro sales
    9 Things On Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Nespresso to MadewellA crowd-pleasing Nespresso machine for dad and a summery straw sunhat for you.
    By The Editors
  7. giving back
    115 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of ColorIncluding victim memorial funds, bail funds, mental health organizations, policy reform organizations, black LGBTQ organizations, and more.
    The Editors
  8. father's day 2020
    A Gift for Every Type of DadIncluding wine gadgets, razors, a nice notebook, a simple watch, and a silver pen.
    By The Editors
  9. not a professional. just crazy.
    13 Highly-Recommended Beauty Gems From Black-Owned BusinessesAn intensely vibrant, high-pigment eyeshadow palette, a turmeric-rich vitamin C serum, and a frankincense-infused face oil.
    By Rio Viera-Newton
  10. deal of the day
    These Structured Yet Elastic-Waisted Madewell Shorts Are Less Than $30Part put-together, part lounge short.
    By The Editors
  13. reading lists
    12 Anti-Racist Books Recommended by Educators and ActivistsBecoming anti-racist is a lifelong commitment, these books are a good place to start.
    By The Editors
  14. father's day 2020
    The Best Gifts for Dad (That Do Good, Too)Charitable presents that are perfect for Father’s Day.
    By Casey Lewis
  15. micro sales
    10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Cuisinart to CarharttIncluding our favorite wireless headphones and a summer-approved pair of wooden clogs.
    By The Editors
  16. sales sales sales
    This 15-Piece Set of Chef-Approved, German Knives Is On SaleThe cost per knife is roughly $6.
    By The Editors
  17. ask a cool person
    The Best MasterClass Classes, According to People Who’ve Taken ThemWe spoke to nine people (from bloggers, to writers, to founders of tech companies), who together have taken some 20 classes, about their experiences.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  18. one stop shop
    77 Black-Owned Businesses to Support Right NowFrom a bookstore in the Bronx to a winery in Vermont.
    By The Editors
  19. recommended by experts
    The Best Beach Umbrella Is (Still) a World War II–Era Beach UmbrellaThis thing is indestructible.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg and Karen Iorio Adelson
  20. ask a cool person
    The Best Men’s Workout Shoes, According to Cool MenWe asked 19 fitness pros and recreational gym-goers about their favorites for running, cross-training, weightlifting, and more.
    By David Notis and Louis Cheslaw
  21. 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
  22. celebrity shopping
    What Migos’s Quavo Can’t Live Without“Somebody hit my quads with it, and I never looked back.”
    By Quavo as told to Hilary Reid
  25. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Workout Shoes for Women?We talked to 17 women about the workout shoes they wear for everything from HIIT to long-distance running.
    By Kristen Dold and Dominique Pariso
  26. recommended by experts
    The Best Cooling Weighted Blankets, According to ExpertsReduce stress and body temperature.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov
  27. deal of the day
    Make Any One-Skillet Meal With This (Over Half-Off) Ceramic Nonstick PanIt’s also oven- and dishwasher-safe, to make things even easier.
    By The Editors
  28. people's choice
    The Best Clothes Steamers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“I’m ashamed to admit, I don’t know how to iron, BUT I’m a pro at using a steamer.”
    By The Editors
  29. father's day 2020
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for New DadsGetting this right could change his whole life.
    By The Editors
  30. our shopping cart
    The Strategist Haul: What the Editors Bought in MayIncluding ceramic versions of our favorite food, lots of shorts, and U.S. Postal Service merch.
    By The Editors
  31. testing testing
    The Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online, As Tested by Strategist EditorsOur editors and writers slept on each of these for at least one week.
    By The Editors
  32. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Bookworms (That Aren’t Books)Because they’ve probably already read that novel.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  33. recommended by experts
    The Best Ping-Pong Paddles, According to ExpertsIncluding the right choice for you, whether you call it Ping-Pong or table tennis.
    By Alex Ivker
  34. recommended by experts
    The Best Indoor Play Equipment for Toddlers, According to ExpertsIf you can’t bring your toddler to Gymboree, here are the best ways to recreate your very own Gymboree at home.
    By Lauren Ro
  37. your shopping cart
    What Strategist Readers Are Buying: Vacuums and SunscreenPlus, a cat litter deodorizer, a heated massager, olive oil, and lots of face masks.
    By The Editors
  38. sunday circular
    9 Products That Delighted Us Last Week: From Standing Desks to Japanese MarkersIncluding the candles the Outer Banks stars have been burning in isolation, an online class for gardeners, and a better way to keep face masks nearby.
    By The Editors
  39. recommended by experts
    The Essential Pasta-Making Tools, According to Professional Pasta-MakersMaking fresh pasta isn’t hard to do when you have the right gear.
    By Maxine Builder and Nikita Richardson
  40. ask a cool person
    What are the Best Women’s Lounge Shorts?Including a gym-style pair made out of cotton poplin.
    By Hilary Reid
  41. trust me i should know
    The 8 Things an NYC Bike Messenger Uses for His 60-Mile RidesThis gear will appeal to recreational riders, too.
    By Paul Solis as told to Julie Vadnal
  42. people's choice
    The Best Document Scanners on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“There is hardly anything it won’t swallow.”
    By The Editors
  43. recommended by experts
    The Best Table-Tennis Tables, According to ExpertsTry not to call it ping pong.
    By Alex Ivker
  44. ask a cool person
    The Best Coursera Classes, According to Coursera StudentsTwenty-two students of the college-level digital learning platform share their favorite courses on writing, marketing, graphic design, and more.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  45. 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
  46. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Stationery?“I’ve been writing letters to friends for the first time since email was invented.”
    By Hilary Reid
  49. deal of the day
    This Campfire-Ready (and Conveniently Foldable) Adirondack Chair Is on SaleYou can move it around your yard from sunup to sundown.
    By The Editors
  50. friday sales
    23 Things On Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Le Creuset to TheragunIncluding a Herman Miller–esque office chair, half-off Gucci sunglasses, and lots of potential Father’s Day gifts.
    By The Editors
  51. celebrity shopping
    What Kiss’s Gene Simmons Can’t Live Without“These markers can write on anything — they’re also much better for signing body parts.”
    By Gene Simmons as told to Chloe Anello
  52. not a professional. just crazy.
    All of the Best Skin-Protecting Products On Sale at Supergoop“I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: Sunscreen should be worn daily, no matter how cloudy the forecast or how indoors-y your plans are.”
    By Rio Viera-Newton
  53. ask a cool person
    The Best Men’s Underwear, According to Cool MenReal guys and fashion experts on what they wear, from Hanes to Tom Ford to, yes, a lot of Calvin Klein.
    By David Notis and Louis Cheslaw
  54. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Tea Lovers, According to Sommeliers, Consultants, and WritersGo gaiwan and you’ll never go back.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  55. recommended by experts
    The Best Bikes for Beginning Commuters, According to Cycling ExpertsIncluding options under $500.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson and David Notis
  56. people's choice
    The Best Bath Towels on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“They wash fantastic, dry well with no wrinkling, and they are ultrasoft, thick, and thirsty.”
    By The Editors
  57. people's choice
    The Best Clothes-Drying Racks, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviews“Unless you have a naughty child or an angry raccoon climb on this thing, it’s not going anywhere, even in stiff outdoor breezes.”
    By The Editors
  58. this thing's incredible
    With This Retro Eyeglass Chain, I Keep My Mask Within Reach at All TimesNo more fumbling for a face covering.
    By Alison Freer
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