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The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 49m

Levoit’s Classic 160 humidifier is great for soothing colds and hydrating houseplants. It’s currently 25 percent off at Amazon.

A Trusty Little Humidifier for $30

Levoit’s Classic 160 humidifier is great for soothing colds and hydrating houseplants. It’s currently 25 percent off at Amazon.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 5h

Contributor Youngna Park spoke to tween girls to find out what the best gifts for tweens are. Their picks include beauty gifts, books, toys and games, and room décor.

The Best Gifts for Tween Girls, According to Tween Girls

Contributor Youngna Park spoke to tween girls to find out what the best gifts for tweens are. Their picks include beauty gifts, books, toys and games, and room décor.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 5h

We’re making it even easier to get a good deal on items you like. When something you’ve saved from the Strategist goes on sale, we’ll send you an email to let you know. Sign up now.

We’ll Send You an Email When Products You Save Go On Sale

We’re making it even easier to get a good deal on items you like. When something you’ve saved from the Strategist goes on sale, we’ll send you an email to let you know. Sign up now.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 6h

After years of talking with hundreds of cool parents, child-development experts, trend forecasters, and kids about the best toys, we felt it was time we built our own Strategist Toy Store.

The Strategist Toy Store

After years of talking with hundreds of cool parents, child-development experts, trend forecasters, and kids about the best toys, we felt it was time we built our own Strategist Toy Store.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 22h

We rounded up all of the newest launches and collaborations for this week, including Diaspora Co. Padma Lakshmi’s Gunpowder, Canopy Bedside Air Purifier, Eric Wareheim x Made In Steak Knives, Rimowa Small Cross-Body Bag, and July Case Safe.

New Stuff Alert: Eric Wareheim’s Steak Knives and Pink Rimowas

We rounded up all of the newest launches and collaborations for this week, including Diaspora Co. Padma Lakshmi’s Gunpowder, Canopy Bedside Air Purifier, Eric Wareheim x Made In Steak Knives, Rimowa Small Cross-Body Bag, and July Case Safe.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Strategist newsletter editor Ashley Wolfgang shares everything inside her ‘Strategist Brain,’ from a 2026 planner haul to an upgrade to her GPS watch.

On My Mind: Would a J.Crew Roll-neck in a Kids’ Size XL Fit Me?

Strategist newsletter editor Ashley Wolfgang shares everything inside her ‘Strategist Brain,’ from a 2026 planner haul to an upgrade to her GPS watch.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

A new John Derian for Target collection is here, with mushroom lamps, artichoke pillows, and onion candles, and here’s what our writer would buy.

A John Derian Christmas Is Coming to Target

A new John Derian for Target collection is here, with mushroom lamps, artichoke pillows, and onion candles, and here’s what our writer would buy.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

The entire Hanna Andersson x Dusen Dusen collab is 40 percent off from now until October 20, and our deals writer found the best well-stocked pieces.

The Hanna Andersson x Dusen Dusen PJ Collection Is on Sale

The entire Hanna Andersson x Dusen Dusen collab is 40 percent off from now until October 20, and our deals writer found the best well-stocked pieces.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

We found all the on-sale fashion — from pants and shirts to shoes and bras — worth buying during Nordstrom’s Fall Saving’s Event, which ends on October 15.

From Barbour to Béis: My 19 Favorite Fashion Deals at Nordstrom’s Fall Sale

We found all the on-sale fashion — from pants and shirts to shoes and bras — worth buying during Nordstrom’s Fall Saving’s Event, which ends on October 15.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

‘How I Sleep’ is a series about how people with highly specific sleeping situations fall asleep and stay asleep — and the products they use. Fertility doctor Dr. Brian Levine uses a Whoop to obsessively track his sleep quality and health stats.

How I Sleep: The Data-Obsessed Doctor Who Can’t Function Without His Whoop

‘How I Sleep’ is a series about how people with highly specific sleeping situations fall asleep and stay asleep — and the products they use. Fertility doctor Dr. Brian Levine uses a Whoop to obsessively track his sleep quality and health stats.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Our beauty writer, Tembe Denton-Hurst, tests the Prequel Gleanser face wash, which is half glycerin and leaves her skin moisturized rather than stripped.

This Is the Most Hydrating Face Wash I’ve Ever Used. And It’s Just $18.

Our beauty writer, Tembe Denton-Hurst, tests the Prequel Gleanser face wash, which is half glycerin and leaves her skin moisturized rather than stripped.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Writer Kate Snyder has been wearing pantaloons and bloomers all fall and set out to find her perfect pair, trying ones from Free People, Anthropologie, Lisa Says Gah, and more.

My Hunt for a Modern-Day Pantaloon

Writer Kate Snyder has been wearing pantaloons and bloomers all fall and set out to find her perfect pair, trying ones from Free People, Anthropologie, Lisa Says Gah, and more.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Our deals writer found the best apparel, accessories, and beauty deals worth buying at the new Nordstrom Fall Savings Event.

Everything Worth Buying at Nordstrom’s Fall Savings Event

Our deals writer found the best apparel, accessories, and beauty deals worth buying at the new Nordstrom Fall Savings Event.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Every week, I find the best beauty products on sale exclusively for ‘Beauty Brief’ newsletter subscribers. This week’s best deals include a half-off Maison Margiela fragrance set and a Best in Class vitamin-C serum.

The Best Beauty Sales of the Week

Every week, I find the best beauty products on sale exclusively for ‘Beauty Brief’ newsletter subscribers. This week’s best deals include a half-off Maison Margiela fragrance set and a Best in Class vitamin-C serum.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Contributor Ashley Mateo, a running journalist, certified running coach, and 17-time marathoner, put the latest models from apparel turned footwear brands through their paces — judging comfort and performance over several weeks of running.

Alo, Tracksmith, and Even Zara Now Make Running Shoes. But Are They Any Good?

Contributor Ashley Mateo, a running journalist, certified running coach, and 17-time marathoner, put the latest models from apparel turned footwear brands through their paces — judging comfort and performance over several weeks of running.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Every week, I find the best beauty products on sale exclusively for ‘Beauty Brief’ newsletter subscribers. This week’s best deals include a half-off Maison Margiela fragrance set and a Best in Class vitamin-C serum.

The Best Beauty Sales of the Week

Every week, I find the best beauty products on sale exclusively for ‘Beauty Brief’ newsletter subscribers. This week’s best deals include a half-off Maison Margiela fragrance set and a Best in Class vitamin-C serum.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 1d

Everything is 30 percent off at Everlane for its biannual Friends & Family Sale, which ends tonight. Our deals editor rounded up her top 42 picks.

It’s Your Last Chance to Get 30 Percent Off Everything at Everlane

Everything is 30 percent off at Everlane for its biannual Friends & Family Sale, which ends tonight. Our deals editor rounded up her top 42 picks.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 2d

Content creator, comedian, and advice columnist Tefi Pessoa tells us about the aluminum-free deodorant, fruity energy drinks, and Colombian coffee she can’t live without.

What Tefi Pessoa Can’t Live Without

Content creator, comedian, and advice columnist Tefi Pessoa tells us about the aluminum-free deodorant, fruity energy drinks, and Colombian coffee she can’t live without.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 2d

Contributor Casey Elsass writes about the Ohuhu Cake Carrier he uses to ferry sandwiches to the beach, to take home leftovers, to carry desserts or crudités to parties, and much more.

I’m the King of Bringing Things, Thanks to My Trusty Cake Carrier

Contributor Casey Elsass writes about the Ohuhu Cake Carrier he uses to ferry sandwiches to the beach, to take home leftovers, to carry desserts or crudités to parties, and much more.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 2d

We found a three-pack of Bombas socks for men for 40 percent off at Nordstrom, making each pair just $10.80. The brand makes some of our favorite soft, cushioned socks.

3 Pairs of Bombas’s Extremely Cushioned Men’s Socks for $11 Each

We found a three-pack of Bombas socks for men for 40 percent off at Nordstrom, making each pair just $10.80. The brand makes some of our favorite soft, cushioned socks.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 2d

I wanted to see how the new Toniebox 2 audio player stacks up against the original Toniebox, so I tested the Toniebox 2 and some of the new Tonieplay games, on my own and with my almost-3-year-old son.

My 2.5-Year-Old Tested the New Toniebox

I wanted to see how the new Toniebox 2 audio player stacks up against the original Toniebox, so I tested the Toniebox 2 and some of the new Tonieplay games, on my own and with my almost-3-year-old son.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 4d

Ten things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including BOBO’s wineglass, Shark’s FacialPro Glow, Storq’s Lounge Set, and more.

10 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Perfect Boots to Tween Sweaters

Ten things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including BOBO’s wineglass, Shark’s FacialPro Glow, Storq’s Lounge Set, and more.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 4d

We found all the on-sale fashion — from pants and shirts to shoes and bras — that’s worth buying during Nordstrom’s Fall Saving’s Event.

From Barbour to Béis: My 18 Favorite Fashion Deals At Nordstrom’s Fall Sale

We found all the on-sale fashion — from pants and shirts to shoes and bras — that’s worth buying during Nordstrom’s Fall Saving’s Event.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 5d

Our deals writer found sweaters, boots, coats, and more fall-fashion deals up to 70 percent off at Gap, Anthropologie, Madewell, and more.

Lots of Fall Fashion Is Up to 70 Percent Off at Gap, Madewell, and More

Our deals writer found sweaters, boots, coats, and more fall-fashion deals up to 70 percent off at Gap, Anthropologie, Madewell, and more.

The Strategist @thestrategist.com · 5d

Our fitness writer thinks the 42 Birds Robin Yoga Mat is the best cork yoga mat because it has the perfect middle-of-the-road combination of stability and support.

I Do All My Down Dogs on This Plastic-Free Yoga Mat Now

Our fitness writer thinks the 42 Birds Robin Yoga Mat is the best cork yoga mat because it has the perfect middle-of-the-road combination of stability and support.