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
A personal trainer’s starter pack: 10 US workout products to reboot for 2026
From stretching straps to foam rollers, this inexpensive exercise gear will start your year off on fitter footing
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
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
The 10 best shower curtains, including plastic-free options
From 100% cotton to recycled EVA plastic options, we subjected 10 shower curtains to a perpetually foggy apartment bathroom to find the best
‘The bedroom should be an oasis’: five common sleep problems, solved by experts
From weighted blankets to the right lightbulbs and mattress, the products in your bedroom can make a world of difference on your sleep
The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom
Shower filters claim to help with the chlorine and chemicals in the tap water we rinse with – here are the ones we recommend
Experts’ tips for cleaning and caring for your bath towels to keep them softer, longer
It’s easy to buy a nice set of bath towels, but keeping them that way is another matter – here’s how to maintain your towels
Sort out your life! 100 tiny tricks to help with everything from digital overwhelm to lumpy sugar and unpaid bills
Ever feel like you’re lurching from crisis to crisis, or chore to chore? Here’s how to knock at least some of them on the head – and lay the foundations for a less stressful, more organised existence