December 4, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE

I love coming home after a week of traveling, because my basic, everyday routine instantly feels romanticized. Here are the things I’ve been returning to this week post-holiday travel that are making my days all the more enjoyable:

• This handy mold for pebble ice.

• The dependable sheets I’ve had for half a decade (that don’t require multiple washes for worn-in softness).

• Clean laundry, including a full supply of the underwear I buy in bulk.

• The perfect fleece-lined windbreaker for walks and quick errands. It reminds me of the old J.Crew catalogs.

• The holiday candle forever in my rotation, thanks to my mom.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

Margo here. When I found this ultra-wide headband from Kitsch, I realized how lackluster my current spa headband is, constantly absorbing with water and getting unwanted product into my hair. This $10 headband-beanie hybrid from Kitsch is a much better replacement. While it seems extreme, the wide, plush band will keep your hair clean and dry while simultaneously holding your hair back. I’m buying one for myself, one for my mom, and one more to have as a backup.

Three Totally Random Things

Here are three random products we’re loving this week:

Take Note

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🎁 PSA: Merit’s cult-favorite Retrospect perfume now comes in a value size, just in time for the holidays.

🙏 Yes, you can use your FSA dollars on vibrators.

🍵 A nonintimidating way to make matcha at home (while saving $$$).

🍳 If you’re reading this, you’re probably due to replace your old cookware.

‼️ Need to quickly restyle your bangs? Spray this then blow-dry.

🍼 Your friend’s baby wrote in and is asking for this for the holidays. Trust.

🎄 Adulting is decorating our Christmas trees entirely with Jellycat bag charms.

👀 Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can skip this skincare step.

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