There Are Still Some Very Good (And Exclusive) Deals Ahead of The Holidays

There Are Still Some Very Good (And Exclusive) Deals Ahead of The Holidays

Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Smooth, thick, and super silky sateen sheets We’ve tested these silky, soft sheets against $1,000-plus luxury Italian sets, and some of our testers couldn’t tell the difference. Luxe and thick, they come in many beautiful colors and two mattress depths, and wrinkle less than other picks. Our test sets have looked good…

We Shopped for Holiday Party Dresses Under $300. These Were the Best.

We Shopped for Holiday Party Dresses Under $300. These Were the Best.

Dana Davis/NYT Wirecutter A bold, high-necked trapeze dress: Cos Fluid Halterneck Mini Dress This well-priced halter-neck mini has a chic, oversize trapeze shape, and it comes in a beautiful, poppy red that’s holiday-ready (yet not strictly seasonal). At the neckline, a unique tie detail allows for some fun customization. The Cos flagship store was one…

The 2 Best Smart Garage Door Opener Controllers of 2025

The 2 Best Smart Garage Door Opener Controllers of 2025

Megan Wollerton for Wirecutter Top pick This model installs easily, has a reliable geofencing feature, and provides broad compatibility with both garage openers and smart- home apps. Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Control4, Crestron, Google Home, Home Assistant, Hubitat, Samsung SmartThings The Tailwind iQ3 2.0 Smart Automatic Garage Controller offers an excellent combination of easy…

My Family’s Funniest Holiday Tradition Comes From a 100-Year-Old Midwestern Candy Maker

My Family’s Funniest Holiday Tradition Comes From a 100-Year-Old Midwestern Candy Maker

Made by a family-owned company in Wisconsin, these treats feel charmingly homespun. They deliver a festive sugar rush, although they may not please gourmet-level palates. What’s so funny about a dessert sampler from a 99-year-old, family-run, Wisconsin-based mail-order company? Let me spell it out for you. Over time, we’ve adjusted our MO to eat all…

The 6 Best Shampoos of 2025

The 6 Best Shampoos of 2025

Medium and thick hair A tester disliked Alberto VO5 Moisturizing Shampoo’s overwhelming artificial aroma, likening it to the smell of a candy vape. Similarly, testers turned their noses up at the strong fragrance of Amika Forget Frizz Ant-Frizz Shampoo, despite praising its sudsy lather and great detangling abilities. Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Shampoo’s clear formula…

The 5 Best Nespresso Pods You Can Buy at the Grocery Store

The 5 Best Nespresso Pods You Can Buy at the Grocery Store

Nespresso machines rely on small doses of encapsulated coffee, which are brewed under high pressure to quickly produce an espresso shot. Nespresso is one of the largest producers of these espresso pods but only sells them online or in Nespresso boutiques. And since Nespresso has only a handful of those boutiques in the US, having…