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August 09, 2026

OUR SUNDAY CIRCULAR

9 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: A Perfect Boxy White Tee and ’90s Perfumes

By The Editors

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers

We write about hundreds of products each week. Here, in our version of the Sunday circular, we’ve plucked some of our recent favorites: expert-recommended essentials, life-changing stuff you didn’t know you needed, newly launched gizmos, and very good deals we uncovered while trawling through the vast online-shopping universe.

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Gap’s new fragrances are shockingly good.
The $8 curly hair secret both Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak can’t live without.
Jean Godfrey-June’s holy-grail self-tanner.
A sex pillow that makes an excellent office chair.
Our new favorite boxy cropped white tee.

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I’m Going to Let You in on My Secret to Tastier Salads

These mixes cut down on a lot of extra work while providing a lot of extra flavor.

What’s The Best New Ice-Cream-Maker?

Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl, Nutribullet Chill, and Cuisinart FastFreeze: Who Will Win?

Sijo’s Cooling Sheets Are the Cheapest I’ve Ever Seen Them

They’re made from a cooling Tencel that basically feels like silk.

Our Kids Tested Rothy’s (Very Nice) Kids’ Shoes

The brand makes a surprising number of colorful styles for toddlers and younger elementary-schoolers.

Merit Is for the Woman With No Time for Makeup

I tried the entire line and quickly became a fan.

Should You Get a Pair of Sleep Headphones?

I tested six different models to find out if they’re better than napping in my AirPods. (Yes, they usually are.)

Gap Just Relaunched Its ’90s Fragrances. I Tried Them All.

Heaven, Dream, Om, and Grass have been revamped. Plus there’s a brand-new scent.

How to Teach Your Kid to Slice, Dice, and Chop, According to Strategist Parents

From blunt cutting tools to grown-up paring knives and everything in between.

Let Me Count the Ways I Use My Giant Kitchen Tweezers

Plating is very far down on the list of things I use these for.

All Our Favorite Kids’ Lunch Gear

Lunch bags, bento boxes, thermoses, water bottles, and more for back-to-school.

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/the-best-kids-lunch-gear.html

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Still Has a Lot of Great Home Goods

Get discounted cookware from Made In, bedding from Parachute, and towels from Coyuchi — but only until this Sunday night.

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