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Not to be the grinch or anything, but it kind of feels like the holiday season is the last thing I need right about now. With the stress of holiday shopping looming, I decided we should let the brands do the hard work for us, and went out to find the best DTC unboxing experiences out there—so you can spend less time gift wrapping and more time mentally preparing for 2021.

With a wide but curated assortment of studs, hoops, huggies, dangles and cuffs, Studs is the one-stop-shop for all things ear-piercing. Read the full review to uncover the art of the earscape -- and how to craft yours.

A working mom with two kids under 3, I needed a trusted partner to aid in the nourishment of my kids. Read my review of Yumi, the prepared meal delivery services for babies, toddlers, and busy moms like me. Spoiler alert: I’m a big fan.

This Emily in Paris fashion guide takes you through outfits the cast rocks on Season 1. Read our article and save the hassle of finding the most iconic looks from the show.

Reggie is the first dog supplement brand built to form a lasting regimen for you and your dog, ultimately calming your pet parenting anxieties. Read our review to see if this pet brand is the real deal.

Miserable as it’s been, 2020 has taught me a lot. The most valuable piece of advice I’ve gleaned from this year is that life is incredibly unpredictable. Numerous natural disasters and a global pandemic drove me to search for the perfect emergency preparedness kit to keep my family and me safe. Many Google searches, Youtube videos, and an "Oprah's Favorite Things" later, I found my hero in a bright orange box named JUDY.

A little blush can take your makeup a long way and Axiology is changing the game with its clean, zero-waste Balmies. Find out just how easy it is to add these multi-use crayons into your makeup routine.

Designed to provide consistency from one sphere of life to the next, Cadence’s capsules are a beautiful way to bring everyday necessities along your every move. Read the full review to see how these customizable capsules transformed the inside of my day-to-day bag.

I’ve never cared about hand products -- that is, until a global pandemic made hand-washing, disinfecting, and subsequent dryness a part of my daily routine. Read on to find out how OUAI’s new launch made me a believer in (and superfan of) quality hand care products.

Science shows plants add more than a little color to your home. Read our houseplant-delivery service roundup to meet your new best friends.

After years of getting my sister subpar gifts, I finally hit the jackpot: an all-in-one lunch kit with the design of a luxury purse and the functionality of your mom’s favorite lunch box. Read my review for the 411 on what I like to call the modern Mary Poppins lunch bag.

After years of unsuccessful doctor visits due to unexplainable gut issues, I didn’t think I’d ever feel better. Right before I gave up, a friend recommended Parsley Health, a modern medical practice with a functional medicine approach and thoughtful, forward-thinking doctors (and incredible interior design, too). Could Parsley Health be what I needed to finally get well?

I tried Nucifera’s multi-purpose, all-natural Balm in my quest for an effective, simple, and sustainable moisturizer. Read the review to learn how it checked that box (and so many more).

Italic is tipping traditional retail and e-commerce on its head, offering customers a membership driven product that seeks to deliver quality goods at cost. Manufactured by the same factories and artisans as luxury brands, Italic is disrupting the very notion of what it means to be a consumer in 2020. We reviewed several of their products to see if their model is here to stay.

This revolutionary digital photo frame has the highest resolution in the industry, yet is also the most user-friendly. Read our review to find out why Aura Frames are the perfect gift for loved ones near and far.

Hunting for the perfect diamond necklace shouldn’t be hard, but it is. With so many to choose from, and with very few meeting my sustainability and affordability requirements, I was lucky to stumble upon Kimai—an ethical, sustainable, and affordable fine jewelry brand based in Belgium’s diamond city.

Periods happen, and brands like Thinx are helping to eliminate the unpredictability that often comes with them while also providing a sustainable alternative to popular menstrual products. Find out how this empowering brand is giving period panties a whole new meaning (and if the underwear actually holds up).

Olive & June has mastered the art of the “nailfie” - that ever-coveted, Instagrammable selfie of your freshly self-painted manicure.