Rita Konig, designer and founder of Rita Konig Household Goods, shares her essential and useful under-$100 home items — including her wicker drink koozie, strawberry huller, and tray for giant ice cubes. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Writer Tembe Denton-Hurst has become a fan of the logic puzzle game ‘Murdle,’ which has stopped her from scrolling throughout the day. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Writer Bella Druckman interviewed over a dozen teens about the fragrances they’re using now and asking for this December. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Our beauty writer recently explored K-beauty spicule serums and decided the Medicube Exosome Shot felt the most potent of the bunch. Right now, the serum is on sale for just $12. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…

Our beauty writer recently explored K-beauty spicule serums and decided the Medicube Exosome Shot felt the most potent of the bunch. Right now, the serum is on sale for just $12. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Contributor Doree Shafrir had been searching for a wireless bra that offered underwire-style support — and finally found it in Body by Julia’s wireless bra. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Our resident fitness writer Brenley Goertzen tested Quince’s activewear collection, which has cheaper alternatives to pieces from brands like Lululemon, Alo Yoga, and Beyond Yoga. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Contributor Doree Shafrir had been searching for a wireless bra that offered underwire-style support — and finally found it in Body by Julia’s wireless bra. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Our deals editor found the best beauty items on sale this week, including Isamaya at Sephora and early Black Friday deals at Ulta. nymag.com/strategist/article…

All the prep tools, furniture, tableware, and more we’ve used successfully with children at home and in the classroom. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Our writer answers a reader question about the best socks to wear with boots that won’t fall down. She recommends options from Hue, Uniqlo, Darn Tough, Paka, Falke, and more. nymag.com/strategist/article…

There are a lot of great deals on items for kids and babies (and moms) right now, including sitewide sales at Boden and Gap, Melissa & Doug toys, and Halloween-themed accessories like face paint, temporary tattoos, and glow sticks. nymag.com/strategist/article…

We found Wavytalk’s thermal brush discounted by 31 percent. It’s slated to be one of the most popular gifts for teenage girls in 2026. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…

Our writer Brenley Goertzen went on a hunt for a tall, tailored pair of riding boots. Her favorite pairs are from Frye and Lands’ End. nymag.com/strategist/article…

We asked singer-songwriter Amy Grant about the things she can’t live without, including her snake boots, long-wear lip color, antique cast-iron pans, and half-and-half in her coffee. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Instagram made the On the Loose Work Pants look perfect. Writer Carrie Battan was surprised to learn they actually are. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Contributor Michael Hession is a pen obsessive and has tried all kinds of fountain, roller-ball, and gel pens, but the Uniball Zento gel pen is his favorite because of how satisfying and delightful it is to use. nymag.com/strategist/article…

Nine things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including an arthritis-friendly Madewell cross-body bag, a wool-blend fleece by L.L.Bean, and invisible socks fit for any shoe. nymag.com/strategist/article…

The C by Bloomingdale’s cable-knit crewneck, which earned the title of our new best overall sweater, is 40 percent off. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…

Our deals editor found the best sales online today, including Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event and sitewide sales at Brooklinen, Credo, and Levi’s. nymag.com/strategist/article…