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We tested kids’ winter boots built for puddles, snowdrifts, and playground chaos. The best pairs stayed warm, dry, and tantrum-free—all without being impossible to get on. Bonus: a few are actually cute.

Give it the boot

How to solar-power your life

Solar’s not just for rooftop panels anymore. From lights and chargers to backup batteries, here’s how to harness the sun’s energy, cut costs, and prep for power outages—without going full off-grid prepper.

Catch some rays

This week, as the team prepped Reviewed's Gifting Guides for 2025, we got sidetracked reminiscing about the toys that defined our childhoods: the obscure dollhouses, half-possessed Beanie Babies, and other ‘90s nostalgia that somehow still lives rent-free in our brains.

It reminded us why we love what we do: finding gifts that spark the same kind of joy.

Here were some of our faves from “way back when.” (Yeah, we cringed writing that as much as you’re cringing reading it.)

1) Still roaring, still iconic

2) Chaos meets chemistry

3) RIP, our first digital pet

The easiest gift for sentimental parents

Fumbling to teach your parents or grandparents how to view cloud-shared photos? No one wants that, least of all them. This Wi-Fi digital frame makes it effortless to send photos straight to them, no tech skills required. It’s gifting gold for anyone who misses seeing your face.

Picture-perfect present

Little ones deserve big cheer

The holidays are coming fast, but Carter’s makes gifting easy for every little one on your list. From baby bodysuits to toddler jackets and wooden playsets, you’ll find stylish, high-quality picks that parents actually appreciate—all at prices worth celebrating. Shop the Carter’s sale now and check off your list before the Black Friday rush!

Get gifting

The best time to buy a mower? Right now.

It might be cold, but it’s the perfect time to snag a new mower on sale. The Wild Badger 40V electric model is lightweight, quiet, and cordless, making winter prep (and next spring’s first cut) a total breeze.

Cut it close