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31-05-2025
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28 "Shark Tank" Products That Even I Would Invest In
A Blueland cleaning kit with everything you need to tackle your less-than-sparkling-clean home. The cleaning solutions are safe around kids and pets, and come in reusable bottles (environment, you're welcome). The kit comes with two reusable cleaning bottles, one reusable foaming hand soap bottle, and three tablets (fresh lemon multi-surface, eucalyptus mint bathroom, iris agave foaming hand soap). Blueland is a small business that aims to cut down on packaging waste. Promising review: "I couldn't be happier with the way that Blueland tablets work! They're the most sustainable model out there — no shipping heavy liquid-filled cleaners. I've had my 'forever bottle' for like two years and will keep going!" —Danielle it from Amazon for $38.99 or Blueland for $46. ReadeREST magnetic holders so your sunglasses or reading glasses are right there when you need them. The strong magnets connect even through thick material like flannel shirts and khaki pants! Promising review: "I can't tell you how many reading glasses I've killed in the past few years, largely from jettisoning them from my breast pocket or hooking them awkwardly in my shirt collar. These clips are amazing. They're discreet enough that I don't look like a goon wearing one on my shirt all day, and when I hang my glasses from them, I can tie my shoes without spilling them lens-first on the ground. What else can a fellow ask for?" —Phil SelmanGet it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two styles). A silicone dog tag that doesn't jingle or clang into food bowls, making it the ideal choice for nervous pups or humans who enjoy peace and quiet. This tag glows in the dark and comes with up to six lines of review: "I am pleased with the Silidog ID tag that I ordered for my dog. The tag is a good size, and the information is easy to read. The tag is sturdy, and I expect it to last for quite a while. Shipping was surprisingly fast for a personalized item. The company provided excellent customer service." —DogIDGet it from Chewy for $19.99 (available in three shapes and eight colors) or Amazon for $19.99 (available in eight colors). Brazi Bites Pizza Snacks, which are essentially like pizza rolls but with a twist — pao de queijo instead of pizza dough! That's right, it's cheese, sauce, and pepperoni wrapped in a delightful cheesy bread. If you've never had pao de queijo before, the Brazil specialty is basically gluten-free bread made out of cheese! You can also buy a pack of those from Amazon for $ back to these Pizza Bites. These things are INCREDIBLE! If you grew up on Hot Pockets and Totino's Pizza Rolls, consider these a major step up. They're super tasty, and the texture is spot on. I could easily live off of these (although I imagine not very long). They're the perfect lil' pick-me-up snack when you're craving something cheesy. Promising review: "I'm a huge fan of Brazi Bites cheese bread, so when I saw these, I knew I had to try them. I'm so glad I did. I popped them in the oven, and they came out the perfect level of crispy on the outside with yummy pizza filling on the inside. I feel like they're larger than other pizza rolls/bites, too. They were super tasty with a side of homemade ranch, and I can't wait to make these for football Sundays! These instantly became a freezer staple for me. Thanks, Brazi Bites!" —DakotaGet eight bags from Amazon for $77.98 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 5%). K-beauty hall-of-famer Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask with 2.5% pH-balanced AHA complex for gentle exfoliation, hyaluronic acid for hydration, watermelon enzymes for brightening, and niacinamide for maintaining your skin barrier. In other words, it proves that beauty sleep is a real thing. A Stasher reusable silicone bag that's airtight, dishwasher and microwave safe, and sturdy as heck, making it the perfect replacement for disposable plastic bags. Captain Planet is on the phone, ready to congratulate you. It's self-sealing, nonplastic, and safe for the dishwasher, microwave, and oven (up to 425 degrees). It's also free of BPA, PVC, and review: "I've tried a LOT of reusable bags as there are a lot of options out there all using a variety of materials. The fabric ones just get gross over time. The vinyl ones are hard to clean and aren't usually dishwasher-safe. There are other silicone ones that need a separate rod to close them that you can easily lose. This one is the most simple and easy to use. No separate pieces to lose. Can withstand any temperature/microwave/dishwasher/whatever. And if they get gunky, they are very easy to clean, and I trust that they aren't hiding gross crumbs in any of the crevices. My only complaint is the cost — they are the most expensive, and I wish they offered a bulk discount. If they were cheaper, I would use them for EVERYTHING (open cheese in the cheese drawer, all snacks on the go, etc.)." —Megan it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 21 colors and a pack of three). A Sleep Pod Move for anyone who wants to be gently squeezed to sleep. This particular model has a flap so you can tuck your feet in or let them breathe as you get up for a glass of water. BuzzFeed writer Mal Mower loves her Sleep Pod: "I recently replaced my weighted blanket with a Sleep Pod, and I am never going back. I appreciated the comfort that I got from a weighted blanket, but it was so hot I wasn't able to last under it for long. It was also so heavy I couldn't take it with me anywhere. This design solves those problems. The fabric is breathable and so lightweight that I can comfortably use it in the summer and throw it in my tote bag on vacations. I feel calm and comforted every time I get in. I've used it while napping, while trying to calm down before going to bed at night, and while sitting on the sofa and needing some extra stress relief when binge-watching Chernobyl got too stressful. I can't rave enough about this thing, but I'll certainly keep trying!"Promising review: "I love this. It's so much lighter than a weighted blanket so I don't get hot. It is super soft. Easy to get in and out of. It instantly calms my nervous system and I sleep so well. I get so excited to put it on." —a smileyGet it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors). Fur Oil ready to tackle ingrown hairs, irritation, and dry skin with the help of clary sage oil and tea tree oil. Apply this hydrating, nongreasy oil anywhere you have hair, like your underarms, legs, chest, and face (just avoid your eyes), to help reduce redness, speed up the healing process, and even prevent future ingrown hairs. A Springer dog water bottle genius in its simplicity: Just squeeze the bottle to fill the built-in bowl with water. When you're done, spill out the excess water and continue your walk. Promising review: "The Springer dog water bottle is SUPER convenient!!! I go hiking and biking a ton with my dog, and this is by far the best water bottle I have found for him. He took to drinking out of it naturally and I love that none of the water gets wasted. It's so easy to just clip it on my hiking pack and go!! Definite five stars!!!" —EmilyGet it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes and seven colors). Controlled Chaos leave-in conditioner, a crowd-pleasing, pH-balanced formula people with all types of hair love for its ability to detangle, moisturize, repair, and de-frizz. Controlled Chaos is a small business that sells hair care for people with thick, curly, or dry hair. Promising review: "It's hard to find products for curly hair that do not make your hair crunchy. I love how soft my hair is and how curly I am able to style it with this product. I saw it on Shark Tank, ordered it, and love it!!!!" —SandyGet the leave-in conditioner from Amazon for $35. A tube of Grip Clean that'll cut through grease, oil, ink, odors, and more. It's made with gentle ingredients like coconut and olive oil, so even those with sensitive skin can use it regularly without suffering from dry, cracked, or irritated hands. Promising review: "This works great for my husband, who works on cars all day. Other heavy-duty hand washes are so rough on his skin, but the alternative was scrubbing a few times to get most of the grease and grime off. I feel like one wash with this actually gets it ALL off, and I'm really impressed and happy about this." —GillianGet it from Amazon for $12.49+ (available in three sizes and in a kit). Kinfield's Golden Hour bug spray made with a unique strain of Indonesian citronella that actually smells good — think citrus and vanilla. Customers looking to avoid DEET swear up and down that it really works. Heads up: As far as "natural" bug sprays go, the CDC only recommends formulas with oil of lemon eucalyptus so I don't recommend using this in super buggy areas. That said, based on the reviews, you should be covered for casual picnics and backyard hangs. Promising review: "Mosquitos like to eat me up and make me puff up like an itchy water balloon, but I've had absolutely ZERO bites while wearing this stuff. I love that it's not a bunch of nasty, sticky DEET chemicals. I recommend applying it outside, though, if you have cats or dogs since essential oils aren't great for them to ingest or inhale. Made the mistake of applying inside one time, and it was very strong, so I cordoned my cats off from the area, lol. A lot of people seem to complain about the scent, but I personally love the smell of citronella, so it doesn't bother me. I'll be using this for LIFE!" —TJ it from Kinfield for $22. And a suction tool to help relieve the itchy agony of bug bites by sucking out insect venom, saliva, and other irritants under your skin. Finally, you can go outside after dark again! Make sure you read all the directions before using so you don't accidentally give yourself a hickey! I've used this, and it totally works. It won't completely get rid of 100% of your bug bites, but it makes a noticeable difference. I haven't scratched once since this amazing device came into my life. Promising review: "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. I woke up with a bug bite on my arm, so I used this little tool (three times per the instructions) — immediately after using it, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later, the bump/bite gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing, but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: It's awesome. I'm carrying it with me everywhere!" —Rebecca Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in five colors and multipacks). A Bridal Buddy that will gather up large gowns into a manageable ball, so you can go to the bathroom without worrying about Promising review: "This was one of the first things on my list to buy for my wedding. I saw it on Shark Tank and thought it was a genius idea before I even got engaged. I had a very large ball gown with a long train and needed no help going to the restroom, thanks to this thing. It's easy to use and comfortable to wear all night. It's also short enough that it doesn't peek out the bottom. I'm very short at 5'1" and still had a couple of inches of clearance when pulled up to my waist." —TiraGet it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in seven sizes and two styles). A bottle of Better Life Natural tub and tile cleaner, a plant-based cleaner that tackles soap scum, rust, mold, mildew, hard water stains, and mineral deposits just as well as bleach-based competitors. Just apply the foam spray, let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe away years of grossness. Promising review: "This is my favorite thing. I saw it on Shark Tank and had to get a whole bunch of their products. After I saw them rub raw chicken on a counter and clean with one product and still have bacteria, then cleaned with this and there was almost nothing... I had to have it!!! I use it to clean countertops and for anything, really. It's great for wherever you need to use it!" —Cents For My ScentsGet it from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in a pack of two and a larger size). An Ezpz food mat to thwart your child's attempts to toss the whole plate of food on the ground. It uses the power of suction to stay put, so your kid has no choice but to try the peas. Ezpz is a mom-owned brand that aims to make mealtime easier for everyone. Promising review: "Does your child 'feed the dog' during meal time? While this dish won't guarantee they won't continue that fun habit, it sure helps. Instead of 'wiping all the food' off his high chair tray, now my grandson's food sits in this sturdy dish that can't move. And I mean, can't! It stays put, and the cut pieces are easy to pick up. Easy to clean too!" —ReeveGet it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two styles and seven colors). Aura Bora seltzer that comes in fancy flavors like lavender cucumber and strawberry basil for people who have burned through all the traditional flavors and are looking for something new. Much to the disgust of my parents, I grew up chewing C Howard's violet gum, so OF COURSE I had to spring for the chance to try some botanical-flavored seltzers. The cans have beautiful illustrations and are bursting with flavor (or as much as a seltzer can have). They'll make a great addition to your spring bevy review: "Yes, a little on the pricier side, but the taste is soooooo good! Very refreshing, doesn't have that yucky sweet metal aftertaste that so many of these type of drinks do. I highly recommend it. Lately, it's been my favorite summer refresher… 💜💚 Lavender cucumber is my absolute favorite!" —LunaWestGet a pack of 12 from Amazon for $21.89+ (available in four flavors). A pair of weighted Bala Bangles to add a little resistance to your workout or everyday routine. Passive exercise? My favorite. Bala is a woman-owned business that sells various pretty exercise equipment. I have these bands and love 'em! They have super-strong hook-and-loop tape so you can strap them on tight (no sliding weights while punching, lifting, running, jumping, etc.). Best of all, they're just really, really pretty! Promising review: "I love them, and they feel more ergonomic than other ankle/wrist weights. They are surprisingly comfortable for being extra challenging at 3 pounds each for me, so I'm just going to have to start with 1 pound to avoid injury." —Isabella them from Bala for $55+ or Amazon for $55+ (available in two weights and up to six colors). A Pluto Pillow personalized to your exact needs so you can say goodbye to neck pain and hello to blissful sleep. The company asks everything from height to sleep position to make sure you're getting your ideal pillow. A beloved sports bra boasting over 15,000 5-star reviews celebrating the great fit that works for bodies of all shapes and sizes. Shefit is a woman-founded business that has been making customizable sports bras since 2010. You can customize not only the fit of the bra but also the support. In this specific bra, the straps can be adjusted and also worn as an X-back or H-back. Plus, sizes 1Luxe and up have 1.25 inches of extra padding in the straps. The bra also has a 2-inch bust band that works to stabilize the breast tissue and make it more comfortable, no matter how hard your workout is. Promising review: "I am a fitness instructor who has struggled to find a supportive sports bra. This bra is perfect. I love that I can adjust it. It's easy to care for. I will be buying more." —Christine it from Shefit for $69 (available in women's sizes XS–6Luxe and 12 styles). A dragon plush kit to encourage kids to use their creativity and dream big. The set comes with a plush toy, two board books, and downloadable content like coloring pages and activity sheets, all with the aim of connecting your kiddo with their creative side. Slumberkins has different creatures to teach different skills like confidence, gratitude, and problem-solving. They're also machine washable. Promising review: "Bought this for my son for Christmas because he's very creative and into reading. Quality, size, and color are great, and I think he will love it!" —JosephGet it from Amazon for $49 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 20%; also available in 12 other creatures). A pretty jigsaw puzzle featuring a nice oasis scene sure to soothe you while you slowly assemble it. The tube packaging makes it extra gifty, too! This 800-piece set sports an illustration from Corinne Lent and comes with a tube of puzzle glue and straight-edge tool to spread it evenly. Jiggy is a woman-run company that works with artists (they get a direct percentage of the sales) to create elevated it from Jiggy for $49. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets to revive that old, slimy water bottle you kind of have been ignoring Just fill your dirty container with water, add a tablet, let fizz for half an hour, and then rinse. A variety pack of Doughp cookie dough. It's made with heat-treated flour and no eggs, so you can eat it raw or bake it, with equally delicious results. The Bestseller pack comes with: Cookie Monster, Brownie Beast, Ride or Die, and Dunk on 'Em.I love Doughp! The cookie dough is so amazing raw, that's it's pretty rare for me to actually take the time to bake it. I love being able to keep a pint of Doughp in the freezer and always have the ability to bake a cookie or two when the craving hits. This is sure to be a hit with anyone who used to buy the Pillsbury cookie dough tubes from the grocery store and eat it like a Go-Gurt. Get a four-pack of the best sellers from Doughp for $50. A beloved Click & Carry grocery bag carrier made with special padding to help you comfortably lift up to 50 pounds worth of bags on each shoulder, so now you really can do it all in one trip. A set of seat gap fillers to prevent things from tumbling down into what scientists have called the Black Hole of Vehicles. They're squishy, so they're compatible with virtually any car. Promising review: "I have bought about six of these for myself and friends/family. Cell phones, wallets, keys, change, and everything else doesn't fall through. I will not have another car without it. I was in a friend's car, and my phone dropped through the seat. He got a Drop Stop the next day." —kellenGet the set of two from Amazon for $24.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $5). A "dog bed for humans" perfect for people who watch their dogs snuggling up and get kinda jealous. Now you can satisfy that dog in you — the dog who loves to nap. A tattoo aftercare salve you should really consider if you want to protect your new investment. It's designed with just seven vegan ingredients (like beeswax and shea butter) to soothe, protect, and enhance your ink, no matter how long you've been working on completing that sleeve.
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Blueland Announces Retail Expansion Into Target Stores Nationwide with New, Exclusive Scents
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blueland —the brand reimagining everyday home cleaning products with 100% plastic-free cleaning tablets—announced today its expansion into Target stores across the country and online at Blueland is entering 1,800+ doors with its powerful and 100 percent plastic-free cleaning tablets, bringing nine skus and spotlighting three bestselling products and new, exclusive scents. Through this expansion, the brand aims to continue to meet consumer demand for innovative cleaning products and drive forward its mission to make plastic-free products more accessible to all. Co-founded in 2019 by Sarah Paiji Yoo and John Mascari, Blueland was the first company to bring the tablet-form factor to market across a range of cleaning products that promise no single-use plastic and has grown rapidly over the last six years, across direct-to-consumer and retail. The digitally-native brand sold more than 10 million products to more than 1 million consumers, reaching profitability in 2023—only four years after launching—and cementing its position as the world's leader in plastic-free cleaning tablets. Coinciding with this national retail expansion, Blueland launched its very first 360 brand campaign, 'Mom-Clean,' which celebrated all types of caretakers and showcased a higher standard of clean. Over the last six years, Blueland has grown rapidly across direct-to-consumer and retail, expanding into other major retailers like Whole Foods, Costco, Kroger, Meijer, HEB, and more. 'From day one, our mission has been to make sustainable products more accessible to everyone,' says Sarah Paiji Yoo, CEO and Co-Founder of Blueland. 'Expanding into large retailers like Target allows us to meet consumers where they are, making it even easier for them to switch to products that are better for their families and the planet. This decision underscores our commitment to making safe, high-quality cleaning products available for anyone who wants them." Blueland is bringing their bestselling and sustainably-minded Dishwasher Detergent Tablets, Laundry Detergent Tablets, Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets and Hand Soap Starter Set—including brand-new, exclusive scents to Target stores across the country and Fragrance Free Dishwasher Tablets ($13.99) Lemon Zest Dishwasher Tablets ($13.99) Free & Clear Laundry Detergent Tablets ($13.99) Fresh Dew Laundry Detergent Tablets ($13.99) *Exclusive to Target and direct-to-consumer Lemon Cedar Toilet Tablets ($13.99) Wild Lavender Toilet Tablets ($13.99) *Exclusive to Target Hand Soap Starter Set in Slate Bottle, Lavender Set ($12.99) Hand Soap Refills, Classic Variety ($6.99) Hand Soap Refills, Botanical Variety ($6.99) *Available on To learn more about Blueland, please visit our website or Instagram. About Blueland Co-founded by a concerned mom with a desire to make the planet a better place for her children, Blueland is reimagining everyday cleaning essentials with safe, products that are free from single-use plastic and eliminate the need to choose between what's safe for your family, good for the planet, and proven to work. With over 50 patents & patents pending worldwide, Blueland's innovative products have diverted over 1 billion single-use plastic bottles from landfills and oceans. While traditional cleaners are packaged in plastic and may contain up to 95% water, all Blueland products utilize tablet or powder formats, designed to be used directly or mixed with household tap water, and come in compostable or recyclable packaging. From the kitchen sink to the laundry room, we are committed to creating a new standard for clean homes with products families can trust and afford to use over and over (and over) again. Blueland products can be purchased on and nationwide at Target, Costco, Whole Foods and at select local retailers. To learn more about Blueland's mission, visit the website at or follow on Instagram @blueland.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Blueland Announces Retail Expansion Into Target Stores Nationwide with New, Exclusive Scents
The Fastest-Growing Cleaning Products Brand Will Now Be Available in 1,800+ Target Stores with New Exclusive Scents: Wild Lavender Toilet Bowl Cleaner and Fresh Dew Laundry Detergent Tablets NEW YORK, May 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blueland—the brand reimagining everyday home cleaning products with 100% plastic-free cleaning tablets—announced today its expansion into Target stores across the country and online at Blueland is entering 1,800+ doors with its powerful and 100 percent plastic-free cleaning tablets, bringing nine skus and spotlighting three bestselling products and new, exclusive scents. Through this expansion, the brand aims to continue to meet consumer demand for innovative cleaning products and drive forward its mission to make plastic-free products more accessible to all. Co-founded in 2019 by Sarah Paiji Yoo and John Mascari, Blueland was the first company to bring the tablet-form factor to market across a range of cleaning products that promise no single-use plastic and has grown rapidly over the last six years, across direct-to-consumer and retail. The digitally-native brand sold more than 10 million products to more than 1 million consumers, reaching profitability in 2023—only four years after launching—and cementing its position as the world's leader in plastic-free cleaning tablets. Coinciding with this national retail expansion, Blueland launched its very first 360 brand campaign, "Mom-Clean," which celebrated all types of caretakers and showcased a higher standard of clean. Over the last six years, Blueland has grown rapidly across direct-to-consumer and retail, expanding into other major retailers like Whole Foods, Costco, Kroger, Meijer, HEB, and more. "From day one, our mission has been to make sustainable products more accessible to everyone," says Sarah Paiji Yoo, CEO and Co-Founder of Blueland. "Expanding into large retailers like Target allows us to meet consumers where they are, making it even easier for them to switch to products that are better for their families and the planet. This decision underscores our commitment to making safe, high-quality cleaning products available for anyone who wants them." Blueland is bringing their bestselling and sustainably-minded Dishwasher Detergent Tablets, Laundry Detergent Tablets, Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets and Hand Soap Starter Set—including brand-new, exclusive scents to Target stores across the country and Fragrance Free Dishwasher Tablets ($13.99) Lemon Zest Dishwasher Tablets ($13.99) Free & Clear Laundry Detergent Tablets ($13.99) Fresh Dew Laundry Detergent Tablets ($13.99) *Exclusive to Target and direct-to-consumer Lemon Cedar Toilet Tablets ($13.99) Wild Lavender Toilet Tablets ($13.99) *Exclusive to Target Hand Soap Starter Set in Slate Bottle, Lavender Set ($12.99) Hand Soap Refills, Classic Variety ($6.99) Hand Soap Refills, Botanical Variety ($6.99) *Available on To learn more about Blueland, please visit our website or Instagram. About Blueland Co-founded by a concerned mom with a desire to make the planet a better place for her children, Blueland is reimagining everyday cleaning essentials with safe, products that are free from single-use plastic and eliminate the need to choose between what's safe for your family, good for the planet, and proven to work. With over 50 patents & patents pending worldwide, Blueland's innovative products have diverted over 1 billion single-use plastic bottles from landfills and oceans. While traditional cleaners are packaged in plastic and may contain up to 95% water, all Blueland products utilize tablet or powder formats, designed to be used directly or mixed with household tap water, and come in compostable or recyclable packaging. From the kitchen sink to the laundry room, we are committed to creating a new standard for clean homes with products families can trust and afford to use over and over (and over) again. Blueland products can be purchased on and nationwide at Target, Costco, Whole Foods and at select local retailers. To learn more about Blueland's mission, visit the website at or follow on Instagram @blueland. View source version on Contacts blueland@
New York Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- New York Times
How an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays
Sarah Paiji Yoo started her career in finance and then founded several start-ups, mostly in the fashion and beauty worlds. But during parental leave after the birth of her first child, she realized how many microplastics her family was inadvertently consuming. 'I started to have mixed feelings around pushing people to buy more things, when I didn't feel like they needed it,' Ms. Yoo, 40, said. 'On the other side of becoming a mother, I realized I still loved working, and I still loved early-stage company building, but I just needed more meaning in the work that I was doing.' So in 2019 she co-founded Blueland, reimagining household cleaning products to eliminate single-use plastic packaging. She appeared on 'Shark Tank' (and scored a deal) that same year. Her company sells tablets that can be mixed with water in reusable bottles to make things like hand soap and cleaning sprays, or dropped directly into a dishwasher, washing machine or toilet. The tablets come in compostable paper packaging. Ms. Yoo is originally from Cerritos, Calif., and moved to New York City 19 years ago. She met her husband, Kenneth Yoo, at a bar; nine months after their first date, the two were engaged. They had their son Noah in 2017. Colin followed in 2020. The foursome moved into a five-bedroom co-op on the Upper West Side the next year. MORNING SNUGGLES I don't need an alarm clock on the weekends — I can definitely rely on my kids to wake me up. These days it's around 6:30, maybe 6:40 if we're lucky. They run into our room and we usually bring them into bed, not only because it's a nice moment, but Ken and I are trying to squeeze in an extra few minutes in bed. RUNNING SOLO A new thing that started this year is I go for a quick solo run. I turned 40 last year, and I think it's just hitting me that exercise is important: being strong, not falling when I get older, and just being able to be around as long as I can. We live right by Riverside Park and it's always a good reminder that, wow, Manhattan is an island! I feel so grateful to live less than a five-minute walk from the water. COFFEE AND CROISSANTS I'll run for 20 minutes and then I'll swing back to pick up my reusable mugs to bring with me to the coffee shop. There's a new French bakery that opened up nearby called La Farine Patisserie et Café. I love that it replaced a gigantic Starbucks. For the kids, it's a chocolate croissant and a plain croissant, one for each. I will do a baguette with butter and jam. One of the best parts of the weekend is I allow myself to buy coffee. It just tastes better when somebody else makes it. PLAY BALL We are a baseball family through and through. My husband played Division I; he was a pitcher in college. So, many Sundays for our family in the spring are occupied by a good amount of baseball. Noah plays Little League, and Colin plays T-ball. Noah's games are usually in Central Park or Randall's Island on Sundays. ECO-FRIENDLY ERRANDS On Sundays, we have this loop that we do. First, there's the farmer's market by the American Museum of Natural History. There are a few stands that we always hit up for our fresh produce and flowers; Wood Thrush Farm is my absolute fave. We used to bring our compost to the market, but now that the city rolled out the smart compost bins, we stop at one on the way. And if we have any textiles that we wouldn't donate, we hit up the textile drop-off at the farmer's market. Ken and I both wear contact lenses and they aren't recyclable by the city. What can be recycled with the city is anything that's hard and firm, but anything that's soft has to go through a different recycling stream that's not available curbside. There's an optometrist near our house where we can drop off any used contact lenses. And then we also drop off plastic film, bags and bubble wrap at the Fairway in our neighborhood. There's still a lot of plastic that, unfortunately, is not recyclable, even with flexible plastic recycling. For example, the kids want animal-shaped Cheddar crackers that come in a chip bag with that inside plastic lining. I think these are things that, in my heart of hearts, I would love for Blueland to also tackle — but probably not in the next, realistically, 10 years. GARDENING If the kids don't have a birthday party or play date, we might stop by the West Side Community Garden. I'm a member, even though we don't have our own plot yet. It's a requirement as a member to volunteer four hours a month. I'm on the flower committee and composting committee. I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM Ken and I are firm believers: Weekends are for eating ice cream. Noah loves gelato; he loves Amorino. I love Salt & Straw, and that they encourage sampling. It's also nice because they do the metal spoons for the sampling. I would not feel comfortable if they were like, 'Oh, here's another single-use, disposable spoon.' Colin and Ken love Gelateria Gentile. If we have time, the kids will scooter and we'll just hit up all three. SOAP TEST When we can, Ken and I try to do a date night on Sundays. Typically, his parents come in from Queens. When we get home, I'll do some cleaning — as much as they're family, it's still my mother-in-law! During that period, if there's anything I'm testing, I bring in my sons to help. It's kind of fun, because my older son is old enough to be interested. We might be dissolving new hand soap scents or trying out new laundry tablets. DATE NIGHT We love doing date night at, like, 5 p.m. The world is your oyster at 5 p.m. because you can get a lot of reservations. Our ideal date night is omakase and a foot massage. We'll typically go to a local walk-in massage place — one of the ones where you just kind of sit in a chair in the open — and get a foot massage. And then we'll be home for bedtime. EARLY TO BED I like to go to bed on Sundays very early, with the kids. I'm admittedly really bad about getting enough sleep during the week. I'm trying to embrace that we're still in the moment of time where the kids still want to snuggle in bed and still want me in their beds. It just feels so warm and it helps put me to sleep in a way that I think I struggle with during the week.
WIRED
23-04-2025
- Business
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The 8 Best Earth Day Deals
Earth Day has arrived, in a wave of sunny weather, blooming flowers, and spring cleaning season. Whether you're redoing your garden this spring, investing in more eco-friendly items, or looking to go organic, there are sales right now that can help you with that. Several Earth Day sales (plus some other spring sales) are underway to help you live a little more thoughtfully or feel a little more connected to nature. Plus, these are great sales to shop ahead of tariffs kicking in, with several companies planning to raise prices in May. All mattress and bedding prices are for queen sizes. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today. WIRED Featured Deals: Photograph: EOS Naturepedic Nothing says Earth Day like finally splurging on some organic bedding. You spend at least eight hours a day in your bed, after all—why wouldn't you want to surround yourself with organic materials for such a big portion of your life? Naturepedic is running its biggest sale in honor of Earth Day and the brand's 22nd birthday by offering 22 percent off everything on the site with the code EARTH22. Its organic mattress is a favorite of ours for its traditional feel, and Naturepedic's sheet sets are of fantastic quality. You can buy them as a set or as individual pieces. Avocado Organic bedding brand Avocado has not just an Earth Day sale but an Earth Month sale that will run through early May. It's also a pre-tariffs sale, with prices expected to rise in the near future. Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper. The sale is 10 percent off, which is a price we often see, but it might be the lowest we see for a while after the new tariff prices kick in. Earth Day Home Deals Photograph: Blueland Blueland I love Blueland. It's one of our favorite eco-friendly cleaning products here at WIRED. My laundry cupboard is filled with the laundry tablets and various spray cleaners that I've been refilling for years now, and every sink in the house has its own Blueland soap dispenser. The brand has an Earth Day sale going for its various starter bundles, like the Hand Soap Starter Set that includes a soap bottle and three refill tablets, and the Clean Essentials Kit, which includes its three different spray cleaners. You will need to hit $60 in your cart to see the discount, and you can get 20 percent off single-purchase items or 30 percent off subscribing to refills. Cariloha Bamboo sheets are some of my favorites to sleep on. They're silky-soft and cool to the touch, but are a nice choice for spring since they'll warm up around you overnight. Some are even great cooling sheets. The newest ones I've tried are from Cariloha, and both sets were decadently soft and silky. The brand has a few different bamboo sheet styles, but the Classic Sheets are my favorite thanks to the securing bands that keep them from moving around. All of Cariloha's sheets are on sale with $50 off for Earth Day—use the code EARTH at checkout. Humanscale Humanscale's office chairs aren't just great for tight spaces and reclining; the chairs' recycled materials don't sacrifice comfort. WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu describes sitting in Humanscale's Freedom Headrest chair as bliss, and Humanscale uses recycled materials in its chairs and has rainwater capture systems at its manufacturing sites. In honor of Earth Day, Humanscale is running 20 percent off its ocean and climate-positive products on its website with the code EARTH20. Here are our two favorites to shop during the sale. Cozy Earth Cozy Earth is actually already having its Mother's Day sale, but given that bamboo bedding is a little more eco-friendly than other manmade options (though it's not a completely eco-conscious solution), it's a good option to consider for Earth Day. It also uses bamboo viscose over bamboo rayon, which is the better option of the two. Cozy Earth's items are all insanely soft—from bedsheets to towels—thanks to bamboo. Earth Day Outdoor Deals Photograph: Kat Merck Bird Buddy What's more thoughtful to do for the Earth than to feed the birds? With a smart bird feeder, you can also easily watch the birds without bothering them as they snack. Bird Buddy makes one of our favorite new smart bird feeders, the Smart Bird Feeder Pro (7/10, WIRED Recommends)—pick it up while the brand's site is currently running an Easter sale. Goal Zero Goal Zero's power stations can keep you powered up during a power outage or on the go, and its solar panels mean you can take advantage of the sun's natural energy. The brand's Earth Day sale kicked off over the weekend and will run through tomorrow. Our favored portable power station series from Goal Zero unfortunately isn't included in the sale, but the petite Nomad 5 solar panel and Flip battery banks are a good choice for wilderness adventures.
