It’s been a while since we’ve featured a reader-exclusive deal, so we’ve remedied that with a sale on Strategist-approved fidget toys in both today’s roundup and our Deal of the Day. Plus, I found some Valentine’s Day outfits for going out or staying in, a curl-enhancing hair “smoothie,” and Zooey Deschanel’s DIY tool for creating heartfelt cards.
Chris Black turned us onto this this “big boy” OtterBox: “It does not fit nicely in the pocket, but chances are your jeans are less expensive to replace than your shiny new phone.”
This is the secret ingredient to Tembe Denton-Hurst’s twist-outs. It gives “immediate definition” when used as a detangler and is “ultramoisturizing thanks to ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil.”
You’ll be glad you scored this pair of ultradurable hiking boots before the snow melts and we enter mud season.
Here’s a slinky midi for Valentine’s Day dinner that comes in over 20 colors.
We somehow missed the news that Cynthia Rowley created a collection for Amazon’s in-house fashion line — but this fun, floral button-up is on sale (though the matching pants are full price).
Even if you’re spending Valentine’s Day cuddled up on the couch, you can dress up just a little with this flannel pajama set.
If you prefer to DIY your Valentine’s Day cards, the crafter-approved Cricut Joy only $99 today.
This isn’t the cheapest we’ve ever seen this little Molekule air purifier, but if you’ve been on the fence, it’s a good impetus to buy. (Actor Jamie Chungsays it has “drastically” helped reduce her severe allergies.)
These tiny little magnet balls make a surprisingly satisfying fidget toy. “Build them into a little marble house; flatten them into a square; form a long, single strand and wrap it around your wrist or your fingers — all while taking phone calls, reading emails, and even sitting in long meetings,” says New York features editor Katy Schneider, who turned us onto them in 2017. Use code STRATEGIST20 at checkout to get the 20 percent discount.
Spring-clean your floors with this all-cotton, machine-washable bath runner.
And here’s an area rug that could convince your friends that looks like something you might’ve found at a vintage flea market.
Coyuchi’s bedding is pricey but well worth it, so I was delighted to spot our pick for the most durable linen duvet cover on sale. It’s available in two earthy shades: redwood (a warm brown, pictured above) and laurel (a light sage green).
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