I’ve worked as a lifestyle journalist for more than 20 years, with stints in style, beauty, home decor, and fashion. And, even more pertinent to this guide, I’ve been married for 24 years. That means I once registered myself, so I have a strong perspective on what my husband and I still use to this…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Melissa Coppel’s marbled bonbons and hand-dipped chocolates are impressively well crafted, with layered fillings that reminded us of a plated dessert. The luxe French bakery enrobes layers of a shortbread cookie and a sweet spread (such as passionfruit or strawberry) with melting-thin chocolate dyed in pastel hues. If the lucky couple is…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter You can design a Funko Pop in your giftee’s likeness with an addictively fun and easy-to-use module, choosing from options for skin tone, hairstyle, clothing, fun accessories, and pets. Funko Pops are collectible vinyl figurines recognizable for their big square heads and round black eyes. Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Funko Pops…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This camera’s impressive image quality and super-steady stabilization are unmatched, and it’s especially easy to use. The GoPro Hero13 Black is the ultimate action camera, offering the highest-quality video we’ve seen in the category. Its tall image sensor lets you easily create vertical videos for Instagram Stories and TikTok, but…
Chemical sunscreens Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun is a sunscreen made in Korea that receives rave reviews online, but it garnered mixed results in our brand-concealed panel test. Some testers really liked it, commenting on its lightweight, creamy texture and its hydrating-yet-invisible finish after it fully dried down. Others, however, thought it was too “liquidy”…
In this edition of Clean Everything—day three of our organizing challenge—our experts talk through how to restore order in your messy, high-traffic spaces. Plus a “genius” bathroom-organizing hack and a truly beautiful brush set. Some of the places most prone to disorganization are, unsurprisingly, those you visit the most—we’re talking your fridge, pantry, and medicine…
Doug Mahoney/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The VMPL50A-B1 is easy to install and has a good tilt range, yet it still holds a TV less than 2 inches from the wall. Important specs Type of mount: Tilt # of VESA patterns: 22 Degree of tilt: 9° / -10° Maximum weight limit: 150 pounds Depth of mount:…
If you asked me which skin-care products would be worth splurging on, I wouldn’t say face wash. In fact, I might put cleansers at the bottom of the list—instead prioritizing items like retinol or high-tech devices. Simply put, most affordable cleansers will get the job done, and you don’t need to spend more than $10…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler For serious campers, tailgaters, and cooler enthusiasts, the Yeti Tundra 45 is the best cooler with wheels we’ve ever used. The roto-molded body keeps the contents ice cold, and the thick-gauge welded aluminum handle and arm can handle the full weight of the fully loaded cooler for…
In this edition of The Gift, we have a little fun with gifts for grown-ups who maybe … don’t want to grow up. Plus: a very cheeky ceramic, perfume that looks like candy, and what to give a long-distance bestie. A few months ago, my boyfriend’s niece made a confession to me about her upcoming…