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  1. 01

    Running Shoes for People Who Intend to Run

    Lightweight VAMJAM trainers that make “I’ll start Monday” feel slightly less fictional.

    186

  2. 02

    Curl Mousse for Hair That Refuses Notes

    Bumble and bumble definition, bounce, and a fighting chance against humidity’s group chat.

    154

  3. 03

    The Quarter-Zip of People With a Plan

    A NITAGUT quarter-zip that photographs well on bad cameras and better intentions.

    121

  4. 04

    A Laptop That Survives Your Tab Habit

    The Lenovo IdeaPad 3: enough computer for real work, not enough to become your personality.

    88

  5. 05

    The Blue Jar Everyone Already Knows

    Capri Blue’s Volcano signature candle, the 19-ounce cobalt jar: tropical fruit and sugared citrus, with a burn time up to 85 hours.

    0

  6. 06

    Pants With an Escape Hatch

    Columbia’s Silver Ridge convertible hiking pant in Black: ripstop nylon, UPF 50, and legs that unzip into shorts.

    0

  7. 07

    Fourteen Cups, and the Knife Can Sit

    Cuisinart’s Custom 14-cup food processor, model DFP-14BCNY: a 720-watt brushed-stainless machine for chopping, slicing, shredding, and dough.

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  8. 08

    A Shower You Can Reschedule

    Living Proof Perfect Hair Day dry shampoo, the 5.5-ounce can: an aerosol that absorbs oil, sweat, and odor between washes.

    0

  9. 09

    A Terabyte That Survives the Bag

    Samsung’s T7 Shield 1TB in Black, model MU-PE1T0S/AM: a pocket SSD with a rubber shell, IP65, and reads up to 1,050 MB/s.

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  10. 10

    A Mosaic With a Mean Streak

    Azul, the original English tile game from Plan B, model NMG-600010EN: 2–4 players, ages 8 and up, about 30–45 minutes, and under $50.

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  11. 11

    The Balm for Skin That Had a Day

    La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5, the 40 ml tube: a fragrance-free balm for dry, annoyed skin on the face, hands, and the rest of you.

    0

  12. 12

    Eighteen Tools and One Pocket

    Leatherman’s Wave Plus in stainless, model 832531: an 18-in-1 multi-tool with outside-accessible blades, replaceable wire cutters, and spring scissors.

    0

  13. 13

    Keys That Stopped Performing

    Logitech’s MX Keys S in Pale Grey: a low-profile wireless keyboard with a backlight, USB-C charging, and room for three devices.

    0

  14. 14

    The Bowl That Does the Spin Cycle

    OXO’s Good Grips salad spinner, model 32480: a 6.22-quart bowl, a one-handed pump, and a brake so the lettuce can stop dripping.

    0

  15. 15

    Eleven Inches, and the Laptop Can Stay

    Apple iPad 11-inch (A16), 128GB, Wi-Fi, Blue: a Liquid Retina screen, Touch ID, USB-C, and no cellular plan hiding in the checkout.

    0

  16. 16

    Duck on the Outside, Blanket on the Inside

    Carhartt’s Iconic J01 Duck Detroit jacket, style 103828, in Carhartt Brown, men’s Medium: 12-ounce cotton duck with a blanket lining.

    0

  17. 17

    Pine, Elk, and a Polite Argument

    Cascadia, the Alderac board game: a tile-laying habitat puzzle for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and a gift that stays under $40.

    0

  18. 18

    One Twist and the Blowout Starts

    Shark FlexStyle in Stone, model HD430: a hair dryer that rotates into a multi-styler, with Coanda curlers, two brushes, and a concentrator.

    0

  19. 19

    Eight Inches, and the Others Can Sit

    Wüsthof Classic 8-inch chef’s knife with the black handle: a forged Solingen cook’s knife, full tang, and the blade the cutting board actually uses.

    0

  20. 20

    The Watch That Noticed You Stood Up

    Apple Watch SE 3, GPS, 40 mm Midnight aluminum with the Midnight sport band in S/M: a wrist that tells time and then files a small report.

    0

  21. 21

    Daily Miles on a Softer Sidewalk

    HOKA Men’s Clifton 11 in Black/Black, men’s size 10 Medium: the current daily trainer, with the cushion, the mesh, and the black pair that does not look like a highlighter.

    0

  22. 22

    Four Minutes and You Do Not Rinse

    K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, the 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) bottle: a peptide treatment that stays in, for hair that has met bleach, color, or a flat iron with ambition.

    0

  23. 23

    Sip or Swig, the Lid Does Both

    Owala FreeSip 24 oz in Very, Very Dark: an insulated bottle with a straw, a swig, and a button, usually under $30.

    0

  24. 24

    The Blender That Retired the Chunks

    Vitamix Explorian E310 in black: a 48-ounce professional blender with 10 speeds, a mini-tamper, and a motor that treats ice like a suggestion.

    0

  25. 25

    The Sneaker That Goes in the Wash

    Allbirds Men’s Tree Runner in Jet Black with the black sole, men’s size 11 Medium: a lightweight everyday shoe with a tree-fiber upper and a sugarcane midsole.

    0

  26. 26

    Quiet That Fits in a Coat Pocket

    Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, 2nd generation, in black: wireless noise canceling buds with a wireless charging case, USB-C, and an IPX4 rating.

    0

  27. 27

    The Toaster That Learned Thirteen Jobs

    Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro in brushed stainless, model BOV900BSS: a countertop oven with 13 functions, including air fry, and room for a 14-pound turkey.

    0

  28. 28

    Sheep, Brick, and a Friendly Robbery

    CATAN 6th Edition, the English base game from Catan Studio: a strategy board game for 3 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, usually under $50.

    0

  29. 29

    One Pump and the Dry Spell Ends

    Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum, the 50 ml (1.69 fl oz) bottle: a gel with pro-vitamin B5 and sodium hyaluronate for skin that drinks and still looks thirsty.

    0

  30. 30

    The Brick That Brings the Playlist

    JBL Charge 5 in Black: a portable Bluetooth speaker with IP67 waterproofing, about 20 hours of play, and a USB power bank in the same brick.

    0

  31. 31

    The Orange Pot That Takes the Burner

    Le Creuset’s Signature round Dutch oven in Flame, 5.5 quarts, with the stainless knob: enameled cast iron for the braise you keep meaning to make.

    0

  32. 32

    A Bouquet That Refuses to Wilt

    LEGO Botanicals Flower Bouquet, set 10280: 756 pieces, 15 stems, and a gift that stays under about $50 because it never needs water.

    0

  33. 33

    Thirteen Liters and Already Packed

    Osprey’s Daylite daypack in Ash/Mamba Black, one size: a 13-liter pack with a tablet sleeve, two bottle pockets, and a two-tone front that does not shout.

    0

  34. 34

    Sunscreen That Refuses to Look Like Sunscreen

    Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 in the 1.7 fl oz tube: a clear, unscented, oil-free face SPF that behaves like a makeup primer.

    0

  35. 35

    The Box You Only Open with the Right Crowd

    Cards Against Humanity, the main game: 500 white cards and 100 black cards, for adults 17 and up, usually under $30.

    0

  36. 36

    The Red Mixer That Takes the Counter

    KitchenAid’s Artisan 5-quart tilt-head in Empire Red, model KSM150PSER: a 325-watt mixer with a steel bowl, a pouring shield, and the three attachments a real batch needs.

    0

  37. 37

    The Jeans the Rest of the Drawer Copies

    Levi’s 501 Original Fit in Medium Stonewash, men’s 32W x 32L: non-stretch cotton, a button fly, and the straight leg that started the argument.

    0

  38. 38

    The Screen That Leaves the TV

    Nintendo Switch OLED with white Joy-Con, model HEGSKAAAA: a 7-inch OLED screen, 64 GB inside, and a dock with a wired LAN port.

    0

  39. 39

    Pistachio Caramel, but Make It a Body Cream

    Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, the 8.1 oz (240 ml) jar: a fast-absorbing body cream in the Cheirosa 62 scent.

    0

  40. 40

    The Buds That Close the Train

    Apple AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C MagSafe case: in-ear noise canceling, a transparency mode, and silicone tips in four sizes.

    0

  41. 41

    Eight Eyelets and a Yellow Stitch

    Dr. Martens 1460 Smooth in black: the original 8-eye boot, yellow welt stitching, a heel loop, and an air-cushion sole. The page we linked opened on 10 US women / 9 US men.

    0

  42. 42

    Ten Percent and No Speech

    The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, the 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottle: a water-based serum for shine, texture, and oil that has started to narrate the afternoon.

    0

  43. 43

    The Map That Starts a Grudge

    Ticket to Ride Europe from Days of Wonder: a train game for 2 to 5 players, ages 8 and up, with tunnels, ferries, and stations. A complete game. It does not need the original.

    0

  44. 44

    The Rice Cooker With a Theory

    Zojirushi’s NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker in premium white: a 5.5-cup (uncooked) micom cooker that adjusts the heat while you do something else.

    0

  45. 45

    The Word Game That Recruits Your Friends

    Codenames Second Edition from Czech Games Edition: a two-team word game in a small box, well under $50, for a table that likes to argue.

    0

  46. 46

    A Raincoat for Hair That Lost the Weather

    COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, the 6.7-ounce bottle: a heat-activated anti-frizz spray meant to hold through a few shampoos.

    0

  47. 47

    The Clog That Won by Being Comfortable

    Crocs Classic Clog in black, style 10001: the foam clog with the holes, a pivoting heel strap, and a size chart you should actually read.

    0

  48. 48

    The Pot That Retired Four Appliances

    Instant Pot Duo 6-quart, model DUO60: a stainless multicooker that pressure cooks, slow cooks, steams, sautés, and keeps the pot warm.

    0

  49. 49

    Headphones for the Hours That Are Mostly Noise

    Sony WH-1000XM5 in black: over-ear wireless headphones with serious noise canceling and a battery rated around a full workday.

    0

  50. 50

    The Coffee Press That Fits in a Bag

    AeroPress Original, model 85A01: a one-to-two cup manual press that brews with a plunger, a paper micro-filter, and almost no counter.

    0

  51. 51

    The Banana That Starts an Argument

    Classic Bananagrams: 144 letter tiles in a banana pouch, a word race for about one to eight people, ages 7 and up.

    0

  52. 52

    Two Straps and a Footbed With a Plan

    Men’s Birkenstock Arizona Soft Footbed in Basalt Gray suede, style 1029790: cork, a foam layer, and two buckles.

    0

  53. 53

    The Fleece That Already Has a Trail Job

    Columbia’s Steens Mountain Full Zip 2.0 in Black, men’s Medium: a polyester fleece with a collar and two zip pockets.

    0

  54. 54

    Socks With a Lifetime Opinion

    Darn Tough’s Hiker Micro Crew in merino, style 1466: a cushioned hiking sock with the brand’s lifetime replacement promise.

    0

  55. 55

    The Deck That Takes the Evening Personally

    Exploding Kittens Original Edition: a 56-card game for 2–5 players, ages 7 and up, that lasts about 15 minutes and stays under $50.

    0

  56. 56

    Ice With a 24-Hour Contract

    Hydro Flask’s 32 oz Wide Mouth in Black with the Flex Cap: cold water that does not renegotiate at noon.

    0

  57. 57

    A Screen That Only Does the Book

    Kindle Paperwhite, 12th generation (2024), 16 GB in Black: a 7-inch glare-free reader with a warm light and a USB-C charge.

    0

  58. 58

    Berry Jam for Lips on the Night Shift

    Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry, the 20-gram jar: a leave-on mask for lips that chap while you sleep.

    0

  59. 59

    The Skillet That Outlives the Lease

    Lodge’s 10.25-inch pre-seasoned cast iron: one pan, a lot of dinners, no app.

    0

  60. 60

    A Mouse for People With Deadlines

    Logitech’s MX Master 3S in Graphite: a full-size wireless mouse with a fast scroll wheel and quiet clicks.

    0

  61. 61

    The Treatment for Hair That's Been Through It

    Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, the 3.3-ounce bottle: a pre-shampoo bond builder for hair that heat, color, or a long year has made cranky.

    0

  62. 62

    The Peeler That Retired the Drawer

    OXO’s Good Grips swivel peeler: twin blades, a soft handle, and the potato eye remover you will actually use.

    0

  63. 63

    The Liquid That Edits Your Pores

    Paula’s Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant, the 4-ounce bottle: a leave-on salicylic acid step for clogged, textured skin.

    0

  64. 64

    The Cream With No Origin Story

    CeraVe’s big tub of ceramide cream, for dry skin that did not ask for a 12-step sermon.

    0

  65. 65

    Hair Oil That Already Knows Your Name

    The original Moroccanoil Treatment: a few drops, less frizz, and a bathroom that smells like a decision.

    0

  66. 66

    A Beanie That Clocks In

    The Carhartt acrylic watch hat: one size, ribbed, and uninterested in being a personality.

    0

  67. 67

    A Battery for the 4% Panic

    Anker’s PowerCore Slim 10000: a pocket phone battery for the day the outlet is a rumor.

    0

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