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Pots and Pans
One of the most common questions I get is for best pots and pans! I reached out to our community and as always you all delivered on your favorite recommendations for best cookware set, best non-stick, best ditch oven and best cast iron!
Gifts for Girlfriends
We polled the community on the best gifts to give a close girlfriend! Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an accomplishment or simply just want to give her something to show how much she means to you, you all had tons of great ideas. Let’s be honest, girlfriends make the world go round, I couldn’t do life or motherhood without them!
Engagement Gifts
Getting engaged is one of the most special times in your life and your family and friends often want to celebrate this milestone with you! We polled our community for good gift ideas to shower your loved ones with and got tons of great submissions. Outside of the top gifts we have listed below, there are plenty of ways to shower them with love without buying a physical gift.
Best Bra Recommendations
I have been asked about the best bras for any occasion or bust size. Finding a good bra is essential and it can feel nearly impossible to find one that fits your body perfectly, work well with your wardrobe choices and most importantly is comfortable. I had polled the community two years ago on best bras, but since there are a lot more of you now and this is a frequent request I decided to crowd source the topic again!
Work Bags: Totes + Backpacks
When selecting the right work bag, you want it to look good, but be highly functional. Whether you are wearing it into the office, traveling or using it as your daily bag, we wanted to hear from the community what bag is your favorite when it comes to totes and backpacks! As always there are a few clear winners in each category but we will also share the honorable mentions!
Leakproof Water Bottles + Cups for Kids
Do leakproof water bottles and cups for kids really exist? We asked our community to weigh in. How many times have you picked up your child’s water bottle only to find a mess of liquid behind? It seems like finding a leakproof water bottle or cup for kids is near impossible! When we reached out to our community to find their favorite bottle and cup, we had so many responses questioning “does it exist!?” We also had so many consistent responses on what leakproof bottles and cups do exist and actually work!
Nursery Chairs
When selecting the right nursery chair it seems like there are endless options out there. You are going to spend countless hours in this chair so you want to make sure you are getting something that is comfortable for both you and your partner! Those long nights feel even longer when you don't have the right one. We polled our community on what your favorite chair was and why for the following categories: glider, rocking and reclining chair.
Personalized Necklaces
Jewelry is so personal and meaningful for everyone. We have had requests for the best personalized necklaces and so we polled the community and the results are in! We had so many responses and there were four brands that stood out the most, with a few honorable mentions. Jewelry is deeply personal and specific to your taste, style and the overall aesthetic you're looking for, in addition to quality, price and longevity. Read below for what brands popped to the top, and why they are so beloved by our followers.
Best Coffee Maker
When selecting the right coffee maker it seems there are a million different options out there, each claiming to be the ‘best cup of coffee’ and the ‘only machine you’ll need’. After years of basic single serve coffee, we bought a Breville Espresso Machine last year and I can truly say that it is incredible. I polled the community on your favorite single, drip, espresso and espresso + coffee machine options out there, and the results did not disappoint!
Strollers
Selecting the right stroller for your family can be overwhelming. There are so many options to choose from when it comes to what brand and what functionality fits your family now - and later! This was one of the largest participated community polls to date! Because this is a big purchase you want to make sure you are thinking of all the things that go into this. I polled you on the best strollers for single, double, travel, jogging and most affordable; and there was a clear favorite for each category with some honorable mentions.
Travel Car Seats
Traveling can be overwhelming with kids, especially managing all the gear you have to pack to ensure your kids are safe, comfortable and happy. I polled you all on the best travel car seats for all ages, and there was a clear favorite for each category.
Wagons
Summer months are upon us, which means it is time to break out the wagons! For anything from mornings at the farmers market to days at the zoo or beach. This was another highly requested community poll and I was happy to see that most of the winners align with the products I have been sharing over the last few with you as my top picks. For each category, there was one clear winner as the favorite!
Nursing & Postpartum Friendly Clothes
Dressing during the postpartum months can feel impossible. Especially if you are nursing or pumping and trying to go out in public it is tricky to feel like you can be cute and comfortable while wearing things with easy access. Well, you all really showed up for this postpartum poll and I know there are a lot of expecting mamas or those in their postpartum days right now that were anxiously waiting for the results of this poll so let's get to it!
Outdoor Playsets
Many of you are in the market for a good outdoor play set for your kids. This is a big purchase and there are tons of options out there, so I have narrowed it down to the top 3 brands that were submitted in my community poll! Many of you who participated said it is well worth it to hire someone to also do the set up.
Maternity Clothes
Dressing when you are pregnant can be such a challenge! Your body is changing every week and it can be so frustrating to get dressed every morning while feeling comfortable and confident. There are many factors to consider like what season you will be the most pregnant in, what your daily wardrobe looks like (workwear vs casual), how your body changes and how much you are willing to spend. I am a big believer in investing in a few maternity essentials and otherwise trying to get by wearing regular oversized clothes or layers.
Luggage
The results are in for the best luggage, which encompasses anything from a trusty suitcase to essentials like a toiletry bag or packing cubes. This has been such a popular request in my question box week over week and I am happy to leverage the experience of our community to crowdsource the best products out there! Luggage is not something you use daily, but when you need it you want it to be reliable and last you years.
Vacuums
Is it just me or is there something really exciting about being in your 30’s and getting a good vacuum? Honestly a good vacuum can be life changing! With 2 kids and a lab we vacuum at least once a day, so investing in a good one was really worth it to us. I polled the audience on your favorite vacuums for anything from a handheld to upright to cordless model and the results in each category were VERY consistent. The top winner in each category tripled any other submission that came in.
Ruggable Rugs
When I polled you all for best rugs, Ruggables immediately rose to the top as a favorite brand. However, most people had a comment or two to share about them which led me to dive a little deeper. I polled and discovered that over 30% of you who said you love yours haven't actually washed it yet and this is when some of the cons start to come into play. I don't think I have ever gotten such consistent feedback about a product. It is clear there are absolutely pros and cons of these rugs, which I will outline below that hopefully can help influence your decision on if this machine washable rug is for you.
Scrubs
I have never worked in health care, so when I got the request many times for the best scrubs, this was the perfect opportunity for a community poll. Without a doubt, nothing came close to how many people shared their love of the brand Figs! There were a few things to note. Read below to find out what the community said.
Mattresses
A very frequent product request I get is for the best mattress for anyone from yourself to your kid transitioning to a bed to a baby. A mattress is a big investment and something you want to love, the thought of going out to buy and test one sounds like a miserable use of your time though, so I hope this is helpful and gives you more confidence in this buying decision!