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The Best DTC Food Brands: These Flavors Leave Our Taste Buds Tingling

DTC brands are delivering a new wave of sustenance straight to your door. Meet the snack, meal, and sweets brands we’ve subscribed to for month-after-month deliciousness in this Best Of roundup.

Best Of Home: Brands To Liven Up Your Space

Across moves, cities, and spaces, the TQE Editors have tested and determined the best of furniture, linens, outdoor, appliances, and kitchenware. Here are the brands that made the cut.

Best Of Beauty: Products We’ve Invested In Time And Again

Meet the beauty brands imagined for today. From clean formulas to personalized shopping experiences, these Best Of nominees work to make us feel beautiful each and every day.

Best Of Parenting: Products For Our Littles And Us

We’re kicking off our ‘Best Of’ campaign with picks for all you parents. Explore the brands making our jobs just a bit easier in this roundup.

Hazel’s Modern Femme Care: Providing The Good Kind Of High And Dry

Hazel introduces “no-leak chic” disposable underwear, giving women the freedom to laugh, sneeze, jump and live life to the fullest. Discover how they hold up in this review.

Fuel Up: Fitness Nutrition To Optimize Your Workouts

Fitness has as much to do with our nutrition and recovery as our gym habits. These DTC products aim to boost your hydration, optimize your muscle mass, and overall make you feel better – before and after your workout.

Launch Digest: Pick Your Cookie Dough Poison, Discover The Fountain Of Youth, And Elevate Your Gua Sha Game

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.

All Day Spice Blends Review: This 3-Spice Bundle Unlocks As Much Flavor As Your Entire Spice Cabinet

All Day’s three spice blends – Fuego, Poppin, and Boom – offer sweet and salty, citrusy, and umami contributions to every kitchen. Be warned: this review may have you clearing out your entire spice cabinet and opting for All Day’s chef-crafted Spice Force bundle instead.

These Green Spring Cleaning Goodies Will Motivate You To Scrub Your Whole House

Despite what the forecast says, spring is coming soon! Whether spring cleaning is totally your jam or just another chore, we’ve rounded up some cleaning supplies that will have your home feeling refreshed for the warmer months ahead.

The Cashmere Edit: Four Cashmere Brands Worthy Of Every-Season Wear

Cashmere is an investment, and not all brands warrant a steep price. Because you can’t feel the fabric and determine quality while shopping online, we did the hard work for you – read on to uncover four online cashmere brands we deem worthy of the spend.

Nothing’s Tech-First ear (1) Headphones Are All The Buzz

London-based startup Nothing’s ear (1) headphones are a viral hit. Intrigued by their buzz, we tested their capabilities against more well-known headphones. In this review, discover how they hold up.

Launch Digest: Clevr Gets Dreamier, Sisters Dominate (And Collaborate) In DTC, and NOMASEI Recycles Itself

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.

Keep Self-Care In Your Pocket With Feals’ On-The-Go CBD Mints

With consistent dosage, all-natural ingredients, and self-care basically on speed dial, Feals offers our favorite CBD product on the market. Read our review of On-The-Go Feals mints and find out why we have the freshest breath and clearest heads in the game.

Best Gorpcore Brands: Embracing Technical Outerwear As Street Style

Outdoors brands are making their way into tastemaker’s wardrobes, and larger brands are noticing the trend. Discover some of my favorite outdoor-wear-turned-trendy brands in this roundup.

The Throwdown: Meal Kit Edition

Ready to cook more and order less this year? We stacked up three popular meal kit brands to see which one came out on top. Check out our latest edition of Throwdown featuring Home Chef, Freshly, and Martha & Marley Spoon.

6 Must-Have Products To Achieve TikTok’s "Clean Look" Beauty Trend

Everywhere you turn (or scroll), people are obsessed with the effortless, model off-duty, “clean” beauty trend. Achieve the look with these 6 brands.

50+ Female-Founded DTC Brands To Support This Women’s History Month

Your latest excuse to shop? In support of Women’s History Month, of course. These female-founded brands are redefining health, beauty, fashion, style, tech, and more.

Everything You Need to Start Playing Pickleball in Style

A hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in America. Whether you’re a pickleball pro or a newbie who’s looking for a fun way to stay active this year (hello, New Year’s resolutions!), we’ve rounded up everything you need to get geared up for your next game. Shop five newly launched brands for all your court-ready essentials, including stylish pickleball paddles, performance apparel, tote bags, accessories, and more.