Nikki Brown's Picks

Impulse buying is not my ministry — I am a slow shopper, more likely to invest in an experience over a thing. Going down review rabbit holes and opening many, many tabs when comparing products online is the norm for me, especially if I haven’t heard about them by word of mouth. And since I have some health challenges, I gravitate toward things that do my body good too, like recovery boots and plastic-free appliances. That being said, most of my favorite finds give big reusable “buy it for life” energy. - Nikki Brown, SEO editor

Nikki's All Time Favorites

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Costco Gold Star Membership

It’s basically the Disneyland of adulting. This is where I buy all of my essentials in bulk (and save money).

$65.00

Costco

The Criterion Channel

They’re better than other streamers at creating packages that motivate me to abandon a rewatch.

$99.99

The Criterion Channel

Joybird Logan Daybed

I’m head over heels for my couch. I’ve lounged on it in about 20 different ways and each one is comfy.

$2,069.00

$2,956.00

Joybird

Ball Regular Mouth 16oz Pint Mason Jars

Mason jars are the workhorse of my apartment — toothbrush holder, planter, and snack jar, to name a few.

$13.44

$16.42

Walmart

Uncommon Goods Cold Brew Pitcher

I love iced coffee, even in the dead of winter. This plastic-free pitcher is as user-friendly as it gets and easy to wash.

$50.00

Uncommon Goods

Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit

I bought these three years ago and they still look like new. And you don’t need more than one set of hands to put them together.

$29.99

$52.99

Amazon