Grace Cooper is a full-time freelance writer based in Colorado. She specializes in shopping and lifestyle content, and her work has appeared in Food & Wine, U.S. News & World Report, Women’s Health, Gear Patrol, CNET, Apartment Therapy, and more. Grace has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and loves writing about home, sleep, travel, and beauty.
Home & Kitchen
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I Use My Nespresso Every Day, and This Clever Reusable Tool Paid for Itself in a Month
While my Nespresso Vertuo Plus has so many pros — it’s fast, easy to use, and requires very little maintenance — the one con is the ongoing price of pods.
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Martha Stewart Revamped Her Glassware Collection for Spring, and We Found Lookalikes From $4
To postpone cleaning out my own disorganized cabinets, I took to Amazon to find the best colorful glassware to emulate Stewart’s impressive collection.
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Professional Chefs Love This Heirloom-Quality Cookware That's Lasted Them 'for Decades'
From a Staub Dutch oven that’s been in one chef’s family for decades to an All-Clad set that’s lasted 30 years, these are the seven pieces they raved about, from just $20.
Sleep & Wellness
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The 8 Best Sound Machines For Long-Lasting Sleep, Tested By Editors
Finding a quality sound machine can involve a lot of trial and error. Instead of messing with your sleep schedule, I did the work for you.
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I Have Plantar Fasciitis. Here’s How I Manage My Foot Health
As someone who has been struggling with plantar fasciitis on and off for the past eight years, I know the underrated importance of keeping your feet healthy all too well.
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The 6 Best Weighted Sleep Masks of 2025, According To Sleep Experts
Our top pick from Nodpod is unconventional, quirky, and totally genius.
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MOSH Protein Bars: The brain-boosting snack that actually tastes good (yes, really)
This celebrity-founded brand is changing the protein game with bars that fuel your brain, not just your muscles.
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Hatch Restore Review: This Trendy Sunrise Alarm Clock Helped Me Avoid My Snooze Button
Though not as smart as it looks, this alarm clock did improve my nighttime and morning routines. But that doesn’t mean you need it.
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I tried LyfeFuel’s Essentials Nutrition Shake and may never go back to traditional protein powders again
LyfeFuel's Essentials Nutrition Shake replaces your protein powder, greens, and multivitamin in one delicious scoop – here's why I'll never go back to juggling supplements again.
Style & Beauty
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Thrifters Are Selling Curated Second-Hand Collections—and You Can, Too
Don't have the time or energy to go thrifting? Personal second-hand shopping might be the answer.
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22 Athleisure brands like lululemon you need to know
Whether you’re at the gym or the airport, it’s hard to turn around and not see someone sporting one of lululemon’s classic silhouettes be it the brand’s Scuba Hoodie or Align Leggings.
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The Dyson Airwrap vs. Shark FlexStyle: Which Will Give You A Better Hair Day?
I set out to put these two similar hair styling tools at very different price points points to the test to see whether the upgrade (Dyson’s) is worth the extra dollars.
Travel
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Travel with a Local: Fort Collins, Colorado
Go for a hike or spend a day in charming Old Town.
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These 10 US Cities Are Perfect Dupes For Europe
Save the cost of international airfare and plan a trip to one of these beautiful European cities in America that look like Europe!
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7 Easy Ways For Introverts To Travel The World
Whether finding the time to recharge or avoiding overstimulation, there are plenty of ways that introverts can thrive while traveling.