Category: For Mom

What’s the best hair dryer for curly hair? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find the best solutions. We took the top hair dryer favorites from our readers with curly hair and then did 17 more hours of research, comparing features and performance. Here are our top recommendations!

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What’s the best makeup organizer? We asked our readers for their favorite solutions to organize makeup. Then we did another 8 hours of research, comparing top picks on ease of use and affordability. Here are the winners.

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What’s the best shower caddy? To find out, we purchased a dozen top brands and put them to the test. What was most convenient? Sturdiest? What would work best for a college dorm? Here are the winners.

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What’s the best sleep mask? We tried out 11 top brands to see which was most comfortable. What’s best for side sleepers? For folks who want a silk fabric mask? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What’s the best pumpkin spice coffee? We gathered a panel of our parent readers who love pumpkin spice coffee and had them do a blind taste test of 10 brands. Which was their favorite? More pumpkin-like? More spice-like? Here are the winners!

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What’s the best pumpkin spice candle? We asked the pumpkin spice enthusiasts among our parent readers to try out a dozen candles that promise that famous scent. Which had the best aroma? Burned evenly? Here are the ones that topped our tests.

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What’s the best polygel nail kit with LED lamp? If you want to try DIY manicures, a nail kit with LED lamp is a good place to start. These kits include nail forms and polygel to create extensions for your existing nails. We tried out a handful of these kits to see what worked best. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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The universe of Star Wars gifts seems as infinite as The Child is cute. What are the best Star Wars gifts for woman? Our crack staff of Star Wars geeks scoured remote planets to come up with a list that won’t disappoint—cool, geeky or funny.

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Can we talk? After hauling a baby or toddler around all day, picking up numerous pacifiers thrown on the floor and lugging a 30 lb. stroller into the back of an SUV, you’re going to have some sore muscles. The solution: a percussion massager.

These handheld tools help moms with pain relief and relaxation, thanks to gentle pulses of pressure on sore muscles. We tested 9 different models to find the best bets for tired and sore moms. We judged on ease of use, how long they hold a charge and adjustability of speed and pressure. Here are the winners!

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We tried out 11 different dip powder nail kits, judging each on quality, ease of use and durability. We found a vast difference between the kits—here are the ones we think are best.

New to dip powder manicures? They’re increasingly popular as an alternative to regular polish, given how easy they are to apply. And dip powder manicures are more durable than regular nail polish with no UV light needed for curing. But most important, they are easier on the wallet. We’ll discuss more pros and cons in this article!

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