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Best Pantry Staples

With the soaring cost of food, pantry staples are the smart way to stretch a dollar. But what are the best pantry staples? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. The best ramen? Best honey? Best mac and cheese? We tried out several brands ourselves to find the best bets. Here are the favorites.

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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Best Aluminum-Free Deodorant for Women

What is the best aluminum-free deodorant for women? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we tested several deodorants ourselves—in the middle of summer. Which is best for sensitive skin? Which had the best scent? 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!

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Best Heated Outdoor Mats to Melt Snow

What are the best heated outdoor mats to melt snow? If you have an always shaded front steps or walkway, heated mats are a solution to keep the area from ice and snow. But what works best? We asked our parent readers in cold climates for their real-world experiences with heated mats. Then we tried out a couple ourselves. Which is best for stairs? Best for walkways? 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!

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Sugar Free Maple Syrup

What is the best sugar-free maple syrup? To find out, we gathered the pancake enthusiasts among our staff and did a blind taste test with 9 different brands. Which had the best flavor? The best organic option? 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!

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Best Outdoor Trash Can with Lid and Wheels

What is the best outdoor trash can with lid and wheels? We asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Then we took their favorites and did seven more hours of research, comparing quality and durability. What’s best for a small apartment? Larger family? 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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Best Heated Mattress Pad King

What is the best heated mattress pad king size? To find out, we asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we tried out several brands ourselves. Which had the best even warmth? Most comfortable? 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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Best Rice Flour

What is the best rice flour? We tried out several major brands in a blind taste test. Which is best for breads? For desserts? Here are the ones we thought were 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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Best Liquid Ice Melt

What is the best liquid ice melt? And how to do you use it most effectively? We tried out several brands here at our snow-bound HQ in Colorado. Which is most effect for wet snow? For freezing drizzle? 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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Best Liquor Cake

Which is the best liquor cake? To find out, we did blind taste with a dozen brands. Which makes the best gift idea? Best for those folks who like fruitcake-style cakes? Here are the ones we liked 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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Best Flower Garland

What is the best flower garland? We researched and looked at a dozen different options to find the best bets, whether you are decorating an arch for a wedding or just adding a bit of cheer to a fireplace mantle. We looked at rose garlands, wisteria options and more. 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!

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Best Cologne for Men Gift Sets

Which are the best cologne for men gift sets? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we tried out a few ourselves. What is the difference between eau du toilette and cologne? We dive into that mystery and reveal the winners in our blind smell tests. Here are the gift sets 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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Best Colorful Garland

What is the best colorful garland for adding a splash of color to a party, celebration or just your mantle? We asked our parent readers for their favorites. Then we did another 3 hours of research, comparing quality and real-life colors. Here are the colorful garlands 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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