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Stain-Resistant and Magazine-Worthy: Best Washable Kitchen Rugs

We’re rounding up kitchen rugs and runners that are 100% washable—and log some serious style points, too.

Is Parachute Bedding Worth The Hype? My Honest Parachute Bedding Review

Parachute is all over Instagram thanks to its curated collection of home goods in gorgeous colorways and textures, from linen bedding to waffle Towels. Even better than its picture-perfect reputation? Its summer-friendly fabrics, like its linen and percale bedding, offer top-tier cooling for year-round sleep quality.

Selfmade Skincare Review: The First Emotionally Intelligent Skincare Line Is Carving A New Path In The Beauty Industry

The connection between our mental health and skin health is not only the root of psychodermatology, but an important relationship to consider when caring for our overall health. Innovative personal care brand selfmade has created an entire product line that supports this relationship - from face serums to whole-body scrubs, selfmade is the skincare line that nurtures a healthy mind and body through its ingredients, rituals and touchpoints.

Makeup Artists Turned Business Moguls: Which Makeup Artist Founded Brands Are Worth Investing In?

Meet the makeup artists who have taken their expertise in the industry to create makeup lines. Their products have been carefully crafted with years of experience and we’ve identified our favorites here.

The Quality Makers: Alli Reed of Stratia Skin

It’s no secret that it's tricky for beauty and skincare brands to stand out. Alli Reed, founder of Stratia, isn’t afraid of this challenge. She shares in our interview how she believes Stratia’s purist, science-based approach will have you saying “it actually works.”

AAPI Founders to Shop This AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by shopping this gift guide featuring our favorite AAPI-founded brands including jewelry from Jenny Sheriff, scents from ELOREA, and health-boosting elixirs from Elix.

Add To Cart: Editors’ May Picks

Summer is on its way, and we’ve been busy prepping. Check out what we’ve been shopping for in May’s edition of Add To Cart.

Our Favorite Gentle Formulas for Fussy Babies (Plus, The New Formula Launch We're So Excited About!)

Historically, it’s been hard - and expensive - to find a gentle baby formula for little ones with fussiness and gas. Luckily, the market has improved and today, we’re sharing our top five favorites, including Bobbie’s brand new Organic Gentle.

Launch Digest: Barbie’s New Beverage, Mother’s Day Mania, And Brands Going Bananas

We’re back with TQE’s Launch Digest, a weekly review of all the newest launches in the DTC world (and not just the ones we like). Read on to learn about the latest – and potentially greatest – from all the brands we love, and those we’re just now discovering.

Snack Bar Vol. 3: Welcome to the Cantina

This month at the Snack Bar, we're opening our cantina: a survey of our favorite chips and salsa on the market.

Quality Makers: Mother’s Day Edition

TQE is honored to have spoken with some Quality Makers, beloved female founders who work as hard building a brand as a family, about what they wish for this Mother’s Day.

Branch Saddle Chair Review: Active Seating Is The New Walking Pad

In the new-age work from home world many of us live in, it’s critical to invest in the best equipment to maximize efficiency and emphasize your health. We reviewed Branch’s new Saddle Chair to see what kind of effect it would have on our workday. Read on to see what we thought!

The Quality Makers: Sahra Nguyen of Nguyen Coffee Supply

Nguyen Coffee Supply is America's first specialty Vietnamese coffee importer and roaster. Inspired by the founder’s Vietnamese-American upbringing, Sahra Nguyen tells us her story.

From TQE Moms Themselves: Gifts For Mothers At Every Stage Of The Journey

A guide from the TQE moms at every stage of the journey.

This Sustainable Bedding Brand Wants Your Sheets to Last a Lifetime: My Coyuchi Sustainable Bedding Review

Since 1991, Coyuchi has set out to make bed linens that are truly irreplaceable. Read this review to find out if the brand has held up its end of the bargain.

The Quality Makers: Catherine Newell-Hanson and Rebecca Calavan of Milk Teeth

Catherine Newell-Hanson and Rebecca Calavan co-founded Milk Teeth in 2019 to create a universe where playful prints, matching sets, and colorful accessories reign supreme. Read on for this editor’s interview with the founders.

Moms Who Host: Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Moms who love entertaining deserve a Mother’s Day gift that sparks joy for themselves and their guests equally whether it’s a bundle of wine from Firstleaf, Sweety mochi ice cream, Arquiste fragrances, and more.

Launch Digest: Baby Oil, Pizza Oil, And Arm Candy – All Made Distinctly Modern

We’re back with TQE’s Launch Digest, a weekly review of all the newest launches in the DTC world (and not just the ones we like). Read on to learn about the latest – and potentially greatest – from all the brands we love, and those we’re just now discovering.