Katherine Pittman

This year, ditch the solo ideas and break the internet with a viral-worthy family Halloween costume. From classic pop-culture phenoms to your favorite midnight snacks (you eat tacos at midnight, right?), there’s a range of group Halloween costumes. And the best part is that a clan of any size can take part, whether you’re rolling five or more people deep or just hanging as a duo.Getting together and creating something a bit magical makes for a special Halloween anyway. Family costumes create mem…

Even more so than your mom, significant other, or best friend, your boss might just be the toughest person to shop for when it comes to gift-giving. Choose something too personal and things might get awkward quickly, but buy something generic, and it might seem like you put no thought into it at all.Whether you’re gifting as a team or just from you, we’ve researched presents at a variety of price points for you and your co-workers to explore. If your boss is a hardcore foodie, caffeine addict,…

Cover all your loved ones’ special occasions without hitting your wallet too hard. All of these great gifts are under $100 and available through Prime.

Some products show up everywhere: subway ads, Instagram, celeb endorsements. With this series, we’re testing such products to conclude one thing: Does it live up to the hype?What’s everyone talking about? Bissell’s Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner, a portable carpet and upholstery cleaner that uses suction and a cleaning solution to remove set-in stains.What’s the buzz about?Unlike other carpet cleaners, the Little Green Machine can easily be stowed away in a closet or on a shelf. In NYC, st…

Shopping for the Guy Who Has Everything? These Amazon Finds Are Surefire Hits

Some products show up everywhere: subway ads, Instagram, celeb endorsements. With this series, we’re testing such products to conclude one thing: Does it live up to the hype?What’s Everyone Talking About?Fable Pets, the aesthetically pleasing pet accessory company with a beautiful — but expensive — dog crate. The Crate is meant to serve as an easy-on-the-eyes alternative to a classic metal dog crate. What’s the Buzz About?Let’s be real: Dog crates are normally pretty ugly. They’re often made of…

There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder — do they really work? In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determined that, in fact, they really do.The Product on TrialAllbirds Natural LeggingThe TesterKatie Pittman, a sweaty hiker who’s tired of polyester leggingsThe BriefA lot of leggings market themselves as lightweight and breathable, but I’ve always found that synthetic fabrics just don’t do it for me on hot, humid days. They’re great for…

When it comes to shopping for your beauty routine, retailers like Sephora and Ulta may be the first places that come to mind, but did you know that Amazon has a huge marketplace for all things beauty, skincare, and haircare? And did you also know they’re hosting some major markdowns over the next few weeks as a part of their Amazon Beauty Hall? Through the end of the month, you can save up to 40% on products like your favorite lipsticks, eyeliners, luxury skincare, haircare, and more. Whether yo…

If you’re anything like us, it’s easy to get sucked into your TikTok feed. And when it comes to cleaning videos (aka CleanTok), it’s hard to scroll past such satisfying before and after videos. Lately, we can’t stop watching people clean with the O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop. Some videos even have more than a million views, which explains why the mop is so popular. Not only is it super satisfying to watch it work, but the mop and self-wringing bucket make it super convenient to clean wi…

There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder — do they really work? In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determined that, in fact, they really do.The Product on TrialAvocado Green Mattress with Attached Pillow-TopThe TesterKatie Pittman — an associate editor and side sleeper who was tired of waking up sweaty and achy. The BriefAfter years of sleeping on a hand-me-down mattress from a college friend, I decided it was time to go on the hunt fo…

It’s that time of year again! Labor Day 2021 sales are in full force, which hopefully makes you feel a little bit better about summertime coming to an end. We’ve opened countless tabs to bring you the very best home, beauty, tech, appliances, and toy sales that are actually worth shopping, and we put them all in one place for you below.Bookmark this page so you can get a head start on shopping these end-of-summer deals, or maybe find something that makes the transition back to school and the off…

For the Tiger King fans out there, you can create the ultimate Carol Baskin costume this Halloween. Check out the best looks you can buy online.

If you’re looking for just about any home item, chances are you can find it on Wayfair. And luckily, since the website already offers up to 60% off items in various categories, almost everything is already at a great price. Their amazing prices are the exact reason the retailer rarely has sales, but luckily, Wayfair goes all out for the holidays, and the Fourth of July is no exception. In celebration of Independence Day, Wayfair is slashing prices on some of the most sought-after products, like…