Since brighter flashlights tend to be larger and heavier, you might want to include a large, bright flashlight in your emergency kit and a smaller, lighter one that can fit in your pocket for everyday

Before you buy, you take a quiz sharing your snack preferences (if sending to a friend, you'll have to fill this out with them in mind), and then choose a country. We love that we also received snacks from outside of the United Kingdom, which is the country we ch

I love that many gifts also come with a collapsible basket or tin that can be repurposed instead of wasteful plastic packaging. I also find the online "gifting search tool" helpful if you've been sent a gift and don't know who it's f

We think the best desk for small spaces is the IKEA Micke Desk , a classic piece with a small footprint and versatile design. We love the pared-down 28-inch Micke design, as well as the IKEA Micke Desk (41.3 inches) , which offers a bit more surface space and stor

My household vacuums daily—and sometimes multiple times per day to pick up my toddler's snack leftovers—and every time I use this vacuum for a whole-house clean, the dustbin is packed full afterwards. It humbles me, a vacuum expert and avid cleaner, and wraps up each 30- to 45-minute clean with battery life to sp

I love gift baskets as a gift option, partly because they are an option for every budget, ranging from $20 to $200, so they work if you're looking for gift ideas for under $50 , or if you're ready to spend m

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After several rounds of testing, the Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum is our favorite in this category, and not just because it weighs about the same as my two MacBook Pros (just six pounds!). This vacuum operates so quietly, and can actually bend in half to reach under furniture, so you don’t have

Bonnie & Pop makes a perfect last-minute gift for a loved one who loves a gorgeous dried fruit spread (it's available on Amazon!). We love the fresh-tasting dried fruit combined with the saltiness of nuts and the sweetness of chocolate, all at such a great va

This article was written by Jeremy Laukkonen , an updates writer for The Spruce with over a decade of experience testing and writing about electronic devices like flashlights. Writing is his second career, though; he started out turning wrenches as a mechanic, using flashlights every day to assist in diagnostics and other tasks, including some of the first LED flashlights to hit the market. He's also an avid camper and outdoorsman, dating to his youth as a scout, so he knows very well the value of having a trustworthy flashlight.

In preparation for this piece, he researched the current flashlight offerings from all the top manufacturers, leveraged his own experience, and relied heavily on our in-house flashlight testing data on design, performance, durability, batter-life, and value to shine a light on the best rechargeable flashlights for various situations, including everyday carry, camping and hiking, power outages and other emergencies, and oth

It's smart, good-looking, and efficient above all else. It cleans our clothing items well and tailors the wash and visit Smallspacenest here >> dry modes appropriately. Our clothes are exceptionally clean and fresh, and the cycles range from fairly short (roughly 30 minutes) to longer ones for more soiled items or items needing more sanitiz

Those throwing a party or welcoming a new baby without time to cook will appreciate a full meal in a gift basket, like the Spoonful of Comfort Thinking of You Package , or the Katz Delicatessen Katz's Birthday Box . It has everything to make eight corned beef Reuben sandwiches with ingredients to sp

I wish the faux-fur lining were removable so you could wash the two parts separately. This would also make the Crocs more suitable for indoor and outdoor wear for all seasons. Still, I love these clog-style slippers as a warmer alternative to the traditional, beloved c

Of all the cycles that the washer has, we found the 15-minute fast-wash and the heavy-duty cycles to be most helpful for tackling a never-ending pile of laundry from a newborn baby. (The heavy-duty one, especially, was great at cleaning diapers with minimal staining with no odors left behi

The washer's cycles are a bit long, mainly because the spin portion is quite extensive. I always find our load pressed up against the sides of the washer's drum and spun out very well, which means the dryer is that much more effective at its

As someone who lives in a relatively small apartment, you have to be strategic in where you place your furniture, especially if it requires a power source and needs to be by a wall outlet. However, this wall-mounted desk is designed with USB charging ports, so you’re not restricted on where you place