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The Best Nursery
Changing Pads, Humidifiers, Baby Dressers or see all in Best Nursery
Car Seats
High Chairs
For Small Spaces, For Toddlers, Hook-On Chairs, Camping or see all in Best High Chairs
Baby Bottles
Bottle Brushes, Bottle Drying Rack or see all in Baby Bottles
Feeding Essentials
Breast Pumps
Medela Pump Parts, Spectra Pump Parts, Pump Bags or see all in Best Breast Pumps
Best Manual Breast Pump
What’s the best manual breast pump? We asked the moms who read our baby gear book (2 million copies in print!) for their favorites. Then we interviewed a half dozen lactation consultants for their picks. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
Nursing Necessities
Pumping Bra, Nursing Bra, Nipple Shield or see all in Nursing Necessities
Baby Food & Formula
Baby Food Storage, Mini Food Processor, Formula Dispenser or see all in Best Baby Food & Formula
Baby Bedding & Clothes
Milestone Blankets, Weighted Blankets or see all in Best Baby Bedding & Clothes.
Baby Carriers
Best Baby Gates
What are the best baby gates? To find out, we took 17 safety gates and installed them in various places: stairs, doorways and laundry rooms. We asked our parent testers to rate them on ease of installation and use. Here are the winners!
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Best Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio
What’s the best baby monitor with camera and audio? A baby video monitor doesn’t have to cost a fortune—we hand-tested 19 new monitors that don’t break the bank. Can a bargain monitor still produced great video and audio? To find out, we measured battery life, video quality, range, security and more. Here are our top picks.
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Baby Monitor Hacked: 5 Tips to Keep Your Baby Monitor Safe
Here are five simple tips to keeping your baby monitor safe.
The Best Smart Baby Monitor 2024
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Play Gear
Tummy Time Mats, Indoor Climbers & Play Structures or see all in Play Gear.
The Best Play Yard 2024
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Holidays
Angel Tree topper, Poinsettia Flowers, Garland, Tree Skirt or see all in Holidays.
Best Bulk Candy Canes
What are best bulk candy canes? If you are a teacher needing a large quality of candy canes for an art project or just like decorating your home with candy canes, we spent four hours researching the best bulk candy cane options. Which was the best value? Best for crafting? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Inflatable Decorations
What is the best inflatable decorations for your yard? Perfect for celebrations, inflatable decorations are a great way to add some fun and personality to your home. We spent 8 hours researching the best bets, interviewing three experts in the field for their advice. We then asked our parent readers for their favorites. Here are the best bets.
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Best Candy Cane Spoons
What are the best candy cane spoons? To find out, we tried out a dozen different brands. Which are best for hot chocolate? For parties? Here are the winners.
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Best Poinsettia Artificial Flowers
What are the best poinsettia artificial flowers? Great to add a pop of color year round, poinsettia flowers are nicely sized for table centerpieces or wreaths. We tried out a few varieties to find the best quality. Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Hot Chocolate Bomb Mold
What’s the best hot chocolate bomb mold? Yes, these bombs are the current hot cocoa craze thanks to social media. Hot chocolate bombs are a hollow ball of chocolate (with marshmallows and hot chocolate mix inside) designed to melt in a mug of hot milk. And creating the bomb is half the fun—a great craft for kids and a neat gift for friends and relatives. We tried out a dozen silicone molds to find the best ones for hot chocolate bombs. Here are the winners.
Best Heated Vest For Women
What is the best heated vest for women? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Then we tried out a few vests ourselves. Which is best for keeping warm during an outdoor soccer game? Best to warm hands? Here are the best bets.
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Best Heated Vest For Men
What is the best heated vest for men? To find out, we tried out several brands. Then we asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences—which vests were best for hiking? Outdoor sports spectating? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Financial Calculator
What is the best financial calculator? To find out, we asked three accounting and finance teachers for their advice. Then we asked our parent readers for their real-world favorites as well. Which is best for finance classes to calculate present value? Accounting? Statistics? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Social Emotional Learning Activities
What are the best social and emotional learning activities? We asked teachers and parents for their favorites. Then we interviewed a pediatrician who specializes in developmental delays for their additional insight. Which activities were best for younger kids? Those who want to start journaling? What about conversation starters for shy kids? Here are the ones that came out tops in our research.
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Best Scientific Calculator
Let our expert reviewers help you pick the best scientific calculator. First, we interviewed three veteran math and science teachers with a combined 37 years of teaching experience to get their insights. Then we asked our readers to share their real-world experiences—which calculators worked best for middle schoolers? High school? What about the SAT/ACT? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Globe
What’s the best globe? Well, the answer depends on your needs—is this for kids to learn geography? A gift for that cartography enthusiast on your list? Or just a plain globe for an office desk? We looked at 13 different globes, comparing accuracy and extra features (some illuminated globes also can function like a night light).
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Outdoor Fun
Bicycle Seat, Trampoline, Outdoor Ping Pong Table or see all in Outdoor Fun.
Best Balance Bike for 3 Year Old
What is the best balance bike for 3 year old? We tested 9 different balance bikes designed for 3 year olds. These pedal-free bike are best at teaching kids balance, self-confidence and riding skills. When researching balance bikes, we quickly realized that some balance bikes are aimed at younger kids (1 or 2 year olds). We found 3 year olds need bikes that are somewhat bigger and heavier than those choices. Here are the winners of our tests with actual kiddos.
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Baking With Kids
Best Fondant
What is the best fondant? First, what is fondant? Made from sugar, water and corn syrup (and gelatin or glycerin), it has a dough-like consistency so it can be sculpted and shaped. If you’ve ever watched baking show competitions you’ve seen the smooth, colorful designs indicative of this type of frosting.
We purchased it from 7 major brands and tried them out in our test kitchen. Then we surveyed the cake decorating enthusiasts among our parent readers to find their favorites. Which was easiest to work with? Tasted best? Here are the brands we recommend.
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Best Walnuts
What are the best walnuts for baking? For snacks? To find out, we did a blind taste test with 7 brands. Which had the best flavor? The best bang for the buck? Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Cinnamon Sticks
What are the best cinnamon sticks? We taste-tested 12 different brands of cinnamon sticks to find the best bets. Which are great for hot beverages? The best aroma? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Ice Cream
Ice Cream Container, Ice Cream Bowls or see all in Ice Cream.
Best Ice Cream Maker For Kids
What is the best ice cream maker for kids? What’s more fun than making ice cream? Making ice cream with kids! You’ve never seen such pure, unfiltered happiness! We went on a quest to find the best ice cream makers for kids—yes, we drafted actual kiddos to see which machines were the most fun. Which were easiest to use? For parties? For soft serve? Here are the winners.
Best Popsicle Molds
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Cooking With Kids
Learning Tower, Dutch Oven, Pizza Peel or see all in Cooking With Kids.
Best Turkey Fryer
What’s the best turkey fryer? To find out, we took several popular brands of turkey fryers and, well, started frying turkeys. Which worked best? We also asked our parent reader for their real world experiences. Here are the turkey fryers we think worked best in the real world. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Best Outdoor Pizza Oven
What’s the best outdoor pizza oven? Yes, we consider ourselves pizza enthusiasts—and what’s better than pizza baked in an oven that can reach the high temperatures required to get that crust crispy? We surveyed our readers who use outdoor ovens for pizza for their favorites. Then we did 9 hours of additional research, looking real world tests of outdoor ovens. Here are the outdoor pizza ovens we’d recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Best Dehydrated Refried Beans
What are the best dehydrated refried beans? Great for travel, camping and emergency food supplies, dehydrated refried beans are a great way to get fiber without taking up as much space/weight as the canned variety. We tried out 9 brands to find the best bets. Which had the best taste? Best bang for the buck? Here are the ones think are best.
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Best Hot Honey
What is the best hot honey? To find out, we tried seven different brands in a blind taste test. Which was best for pizza? Hot wings? Here are the winners.
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Healthy Snacking
Peanut Butter Powder, Freeze-Dried Strawberries, Toddler Snacks or see all in Healthy Snacking.
Best Sourdough Bread
We love sourdough bread. How much? So much we did a blind taste test with 11 sourdough brands to find the best of the best. (You’re welcome!). Here are the winners.
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Best Freeze-Dried Fruit
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Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Syrup, Candles, K Cups or see all in Pumpkin Spice.
Best Pumpkin Spice Syrup
What’s the best pumpkin spice syrup for coffee? We gathered a panel of our readers who are pumpkin spice coffee enthusiasts to do a blind taste test. We brewed up multiple cups of the same coffee and then mixed in several top brands of pumpkin spice syrup. Which ones did our coffee lovers think was best? Here are the top winners.
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Best Pumpkin Spice Cookies
What are the best pumpkin spice cookies? To find out, we gathered our team of pumpkin spice enthusiasts among our staff and did a blind taste test. Which had the best pumpkin spice? Here are the winners. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Best Pumpkin Spice Snacks
What are the best snacks in the pumpkin spice universe? To find out, we turned to the pumpkin spice enthusiasts on our staff and asked to do a blind taste test. Which had the best pumpkin spice flavor? Here are the winners.
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Best Pumpkin Spice Candy
What is the best pumpkin spice candy? To find out, we tried candy from a dozen brands that promises that taste of fall—pumpkin spice! Which had just the right notes of cinnamon? Which tasted like pumpkin pie? Here are the best best.
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Crafting
Hot Glue Gun, Friendship Bracelet Kit, Snow Globe Kit or see all in Crafting.
Best Epoxy Resin Kit
What’s the best epoxy resin kit for beginners? For making jewelry? What about furniture? We took at deep dive into all projects that use epoxy resin by asking our crafty readers for their top favorites. We took these suggestions and then did five more hours of research, comparing quality and ease of use among 9 different epoxy resin kits. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Heat Press
What is the best heat press? To find out, we did a deep dive into the world of heat presses—we asked the heat press enthusiasts among our readers for their favorites. Then we took these suggestions and did another 7 hours of research, interviewing folks with a heat press side hustle for their insights. Here are the heat presses we think are best.
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Best Pottery Wheel
What’s the best pottery wheel? We asked the pottery enthusiasts among our parent readers for suggestions. We took 11 of these ideas and then 7 more hours of research, interviewing pottery teachers for their insights. Which are best for beginners? Adults? Kids? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Toys, Fun & Party Favors
Air Hockey Table, Baby Yoda Toys & Gifts, Freeze Dried Ice Cream or see all in Toys, Fun and Party Favors.
Best Japanese Candy
What’s the best Japanese candy? We ordered in boxes of popular Japanese candy assortments and started tasting! Yes, Japanese candy can be somewhat exotic . . . and the flavors aren’t for everyone. We love Japanese candy for parties, party favors . . . or just a change of paice. Here are the Japanese candy we’d recommend.
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Best Ping Pong Balls
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Best Needle Nose Pliers Set
What’s the best needle nose pliers set? Which offers the best bang for the buck? The best variety of sizes? We tried out needle nose plier sets from 8 brands to find out. Here are the best bets.
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Best Gas Can
What’s the best gas can? To find out, we tried several brands. Then we asked our parent readers for their favorites—especially those folks who’ve been through a hurricane or two! That’s when gas cans become a hot commodity. After all that research, here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Beef Jerky Gift Baskets
What are the best beef jerky gift baskets? We asked our dad readers for their favorites and then did some taste testing. We looked for presentation,? We asked our dad readers for their favorites and then did some taste testing. We looked for presentation, value and, of course, best taste. Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Face Serum Set
What is the best face serum set? To find out, we first interviewed three board-certified dermatologists to get their expert insights. Then we tried a dozen different brands. Which is best for sensitive skin? As a gift? Budget-friendly? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Face Oil
What is the best face oil? We asked our reader for their favorites, then we interviewed three board-certified dermatologists. Next we tried out several brands with our expert staff. What is the best oil for night time use? For folks who prefer a vegan-friendly option? Here are the ones we like are best.
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Best Lip Mask
When looking for the best lip mask, we tested a dozen brands to find which ones were best at moisturizing, best for gifts, even best if you’re on a budget. Here are the ones we liked best.
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Best Lash Serum
What is the best lash serum? We tried out several brands to find the ones that worked best. Which were best for short or thin lashes? For older folks? Here are the ones we think performed best.
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy Tea, Prenatal Vitamins, Pregnancy Tea or see all in Pregnancy
Best Pregnancy Announcement
What’s the best pregnancy announcement? Looking for a creative way to announce your pregnancy? We rounded up 20 different pregnancy announcements in order find the best bets. Which was cutest? Most clever? Handmade? Here are the ones we recommend!
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Best Foot Warmer Under Desk
What is the best foot warmer under desk? We tried out several brands to find the toastiest toes. Which did the best job? Also have a good massage feature? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best 16x25x4 Furnace Filter
What is the best 16x25x4 furnace filter? We spent 8 hours researching this subject. First, we interviewed three HVAC experts to get their take. Then we asked our parent readers for their favorites. To come up with a list of finalists, we poured over third party testing data. Here are the filters we recommend.
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Best 16x20x1 Air Filter
What is the best 16x20x1 air filter for your furnace? We spent 8 hours researching this subject. First, we interviewed three HVAC experts to get their take. Then we asked our parent readers for their favorites. To come up with a list of finalists, we poured over third party testing data. Here are the filters we recommend.
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Best GE Refrigerator Water Filter
What’s the best GE refrigerator water filter? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their favorites. How does the name brand stack up to other choices? Which ones are easiest to install? Here are the ones we would recommend. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Home Makeovers
Farmhouse Chandelier, LED Garage Light, Solar Lights Outdoor or see all in Home Makeovers.
Best Kids Recliner Chair
What’s the best kids recliner chair? To find out, we asked the experts: kids! Actually, we asked our parent readers to tell us what kids recliners their families liked best. Which ones were easiest to assemble? Most comfortable? Easiest to clean? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Health & Safety
Alkaline Water, Dog Gate or see all in Health & Safety.
Best Nasal Aspirator
What’s the best nasal aspirator? The second most common reason parents call a doctor for infants is nasal congestion! (The #1 reason is fever). To the rescue come nasal aspirators, which promise relief for unhappy kiddos. But do they really work? We tried out several gadgets that promise relief for nasal congestion and consulted with pediatricians about best practices. Here are our picks—and a simple remedy that doesn’t involve a gadget! As always, we recommend consulting with a doctor about your baby’s congestion and whether an aspirator is recommended to use for your baby.FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Best Compost Bin
What’s the best compost bin for your kitchen? For outdoors? We tried several containers for kitchen counters and yards, looking for the best bets. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Kitchen Soap Dispenser
What’s the best kitchen soap dispenser? We tried out several soap dispenser and surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!). Which was the most practical? Sturdy? Here are the ones we’d recommend!
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Gardening
Plant Humidifier Indoor, Rain Gauge, Rake or see all in Gardening.
Best Small Trash Bags
What are the best small trash bags? To find out, we did a blind test with six brands—which was the strongest? Easiest to open? Best bang for the buck? Here are the ones we’d recommend.
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Best Hummingbird Feeder
What’s the best hummingbird feeder? To find out, we asked the hummingbird enthusiasts among our parent readers for their favorites. We took these suggestions and then did four more hours of research, comparing quality and durability. Here are the ones we’d recommend!
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Best Rain Gauge
What’s the best rain gauge? As a certified weather enthusiast, I tested 9 rain gauges to find the best bets. What’s most accurate? Easiest to read? Wireless?
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Best Rake
What’s the best rake? To answer that question, you have to figure out just what you are raking: leaves? Garden soil? Debris? We tested out a dozen different rakes to find the best bets. We looked for overall performance, sturdiness and value. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Camping & RV’ing
RV Toilet Paper, Waterproof Matches or see all in Camping & RV’ing.
Best RV Roof Sealant
What is the best RV roof sealant? Let our expert staff sort through all the options to keep water from leaking from an RV roof. We interviewed two veterans of the RV business for their insights. Then we asked the RV enthusiasts among our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Which sealant is best for small leaks? What if you need to coat an entire roof? Here are the ones our research shows are best.
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Best RV Air Conditioner 15000BTU
What is the best RV air conditioner 15000BTU? To find out, we first interviewed three experts in the RV field with a combined 34 years of experience. Then we asked our parent readers who own RV’s for their favorites. Which was the quietest to run? Easies to install? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Best Plastic Sheeting
What’s the best plastic sheeting? We asked our parent readers for their favorites . . . for building a homemade slip and slide, covering plants or home renovations. Here are the ones that came out on top.
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Fall
Scary Decor, Pumpkin Decor or see all in Fall.
Best Spider Web
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Summer
Splash Pad For Toddlers, Trampoline Sprinkler, Unicorn Pool Float or see all in Summer.
Best Sump Pump for Pool
What is the best sump pump for pool draining? Hot tub? What about tankless water heaters? We asked three pool industry veterans for their advice. Then we surveyed our parent readers for their recommendations. Here are the pumps we think are best.
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Best Garden Sprayer
What is the best garden sprayer for home use? Should you get a manual or battery-operated sprayer? We asked our parent readers with green thumbs for their real world experiences. Then we tried out a few models ourselves. Which is best for small jobs? Lightest weight? Here are the ones we like best.
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Best Gas Pressure Washer
What is the best gas pressure washer? We asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Then we interviewed three industry veterans with a combined 24 years of experience selling and maintaining gas pressure washers. What model is best for household cleaning projects? For washing a vehicle? Here are the ones we think are best.
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Gift Ideas
Baby Yoda Toys, Jellyfish Lamp, Temperature Control Mug or see all in Gift Ideas..
Best Bottle Blender
What’s the best bottle blender for protein shakes and smoothies? To find out, we tried out 8 bottles from different brands. Which did the best blending? Was easiest to use? Sturdy? Here are the ones we recommend.
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Best Skin Care Sets
What are the best skin care sets? We asked our parent readers for their favorites—then we tried several brands ourselves. Which was best for dry skin? Which had the best eye cream? Here the ones we think are best.
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Best Gifts for Toddlers
What are the best toddler gifts? To find out, we went right to the experts: toddlers! We asked our parent readers for the toddler gifts that brought the most joy. Here are the ones that made the cut.
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Best Gifts for Kids
What are the best gifts for kids? We surveyed our parent readers (2 million strong!) for their all-time favorites. Which ones got the biggest smiles? Here are the ones that we think are best.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Popcorn
Best Popcorn Seasoning
What’s the best popcorn seasoning? We asked the popcorn enthusiasts among our parent reader for their favorites. And then we took a dozen of these suggestions and did a blind taste test—which was most tasty? Not too salty? Here are the winners!
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Best Popcorn Butter
What’s the best butter for popcorn? To find out, we gathered popcorn enthusiasts among our staff and did a blind taste test. We took 8 brands of popcorn butter topping and slathered them on batches of popcorn. Which ones were best? Read on to find out.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!
Pets!
Slow Feeder Dog Bowls, Dog Gates, Salmon Oil for Dogs or see all in Pets..
Best Heated Cat Beds
What are the best heated cat beds? To find out, we asked the cat owners among our parent readers for their favorites. Which is best for elderly cats? Hairless cats? What about those cat houses? Then we did another seven hours of research, comparing quality and features. Here are the ones we think are best.
FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported!
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