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Lauren Steele

These 3 chic backyard speakers will amp up any outdoor occasion—without sacrificing on sound quality

Light up, cool down, and crank up the volume with these smart outdoor speakers.

This portable firepit will liven up your outdoor space (and is great for camping, too)

The renowned camping brand BioLite found a way to bring the great outdoors to anyone with a backyard.

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These clean beauty brands are creating makeup with such great ingredients, it’s practically skincare.

These 8 websites will deliver gorgeous flowers and plants directly to your door

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Yale’s most popular course ever teaches the science of being happy. Now you can take it for free online

This science-backed class, taken by more than three million people, may be the dose of serotonin you need right now.

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From complete kits to compostable wipes, clean is going green.

We asked an arctic explorer how to keep warm as temps drop. Here’s his best advice

Turns out, you need only three layers to stay warm—whether there’s rain, sleet, snow, or wind.

Our favorite men’s and women’s sweats and joggers of 2020

Our top picks for comfortable work from home pants, for both men and women.

Uniqlo has a secret weapon for staying warm, indoors and out

The company’s Heattech fabric means all the layers you’ll ever need for less than $50 a pop.

This science-based face mask from an MIT-founded brand is the best we’ve found—and the 2.0 version is better than ever

Looking for a mask? Ministry of Supply has a Nelson Labs-certified filtrating mask that puts your cotton bandanna to shame.

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This ingenious saucepan is a pot, measuring cup, and colander all in one

Ready to upgrade your kitchen? Food52’s own cookware line includes saucepans with stay-cool handles and built-in strainers.

How Thrive became the leading Amazon alternative for affordable, organic groceries

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Teva’s Ember Mocs strike the perfect balance between sneaker and slipper.

The best slippers, slides, and shoes for lounging around the house

The comfiest, coziest, most practical footwear for inside your house—and occasionally outside, too.

The best kitchen tools and gadgets, according to Food52’s Amanda Hesser

From cutting boards to spice grinders, these little kitchen upgrades make a big difference.

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Pet food brands like Farmer’s Dog, Wild Earth, Jinx, and Tailored promise to deliver better dog food. Here’s what a veterinarian thinks of their claims.

The new fall wardrobe essential: Chic wide-leg pants (that are as comfortable as sweats)

We’re still quarantining—so scram, skinny jeans.

These seven timeless sweaters will keep you cozy this fall—and never go out of style

These sweaters are an investment, but we guarantee you’ll have them for years.

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Puerto Rico could rebuild its power grid with renewables, but FEMA plans to fund fossil fuels

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