A portable power station can keep your devices charged when you’re off-grid and has a selection of built in outlets, ports and other power output options. They can quickly become essential, especially when there is no traditional electricity available including during power failures or while you’re camping. The best portable power stations keep your appliances…
The best travel purses are stylish, lightweight and can hold and organize essential items without feeling cumbersome. We spent hours researching options from a variety of brands to find the very best travel purses; our winner is the MZ Wallace Small Sutton Deluxe, which is made from a durable and waterproof material and has eight…
The magic of kayaking is that rather than being a single water sport, there are kayaks optimized for (almost) every kind of waterway and every sort of aquatic interest. There are kayaks built to ply the open ocean, for braving river rapids and for fishing. There are sit-on-top kayaks, inflatable kayaks, folding kayaks and more….
I live in an old building in Brooklyn without central air, so when summer rolls around each year, it’s a struggle to stay cool. While I have one window air conditioner in my bedroom, I don’t have any cooling devices in the kitchen, main living space or spare room. So when Windmill launched a pint-sized…
A popular skincare ingredient that’s suitable for most skin types, niacinamide provides a wide range of benefits, from regulating oil production to improving skin’s texture to reducing the appearance of dark spots. Our top pick for the best niacinamide serum, Sunday Riley’s B3 Nice, is a water-based product that pairs the powerhouse ingredient with resveratrol…
A designated home office setup gives you the freedom to tackle all those never-ending deadlines efficiently and comfortably under your own roof. Interior designer Alissa Johnson emphasizes, “Prioritizing functionality is key; a well-designed home office aims to eliminate the inconvenience of having papers scattered and creating a more organized and productive work environment.” Recognizing the…
Accidents happen, so capturing your daily drive on video can go a long way towards protecting yourself if something goes awry. Dash cams are handy for recording everything that happens in front of you, although some dash cams also preserve the action behind your car and inside the cabin as well. Some of the best…
If your laundry setup is in need of an upgrade, you might consider perusing the best Memorial Day washer and dryer sales this weekend. Finding a good deal on a washer, dryer or a set isn’t always easy, but to help you get the right item at a sweet price, we’ve scoured the web to…
A running hat is an oft-overlooked running accessory. I’ve found that although runners tend to either love running hats or hate them, I fall squarely in the middle: I wear them on certain, thought-out occasions and avoid them o others. A good running hat will protect your head and face from the elements—sun, wind, some…
If you’re looking to give your travel essentials the first-class treatment on an economy budget, check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. The annual event just opened to all Nordstrom cardholders and it includes some great deals on luggage. For example, the Beis Carry-On—our senior travel editor’s pick for the best expandable carry-on—is 32% off. Score…