Dogs, dopamine dressing and microdosing nature: how to find January joy
New year pick-me-ups; hand cream to soothe dry, chapped skin; and the best clothes to buy secondhand
How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style
Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples
Rise and shine! How not to look tired (even when you’re totally knackered)
From facial massage to wearing the right colours, there are plenty of ways to appear well rested, even when you’re anything but
Simple daily rituals for building fun, calm and play into your days in 2026
Breathe, make matcha, don’t eat so fast: these aren’t resolutions, they are simple habits for a more relaxing year
The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US
MasterClass, Roku, Apple, Aritzia – we rounded up the best post-holiday sales for tech, fashion and more that you can snag before the end of the year
The 175 best holiday gift ideas for 2025, vetted by the Guardian US staff
Unique, tested gift ideas for every budget – from stocking stuffers to splurges – to cover every recipient and scenario
‘I feel shrink-wrapped’: the reluctant rise of shapewear for men
For years it’s been predicted that the market for male ‘support garments’ will take off … but it hasn’t quite happened. Now M&S is trying again
The 36 best gift ideas for US teens in 2025 – picked by actual teens
Teenagers tell us what gifts they actually want this year, from Lululemon to slushie machines
Light candles at breakfast and swap your alarm: 33 easy tips for better mornings
As the clocks go back, readers and writers share their favourite hacks for a brighter start to the day, from a nice dressing gown to a good stretch
From exploding gin to dating app disasters: our Filter writers’ guide to life
Consumer advice and life lessons: here’s everything our Filter writers have learned in the past year. Plus gifts for Diwali; cordless vacuums on test; and the best hair masks, revealed