The 12 things we’re actually using this season.
A short, honest list from our editors — the cookbook, the carry-on, the audiobook, the kitchen drawer organizer, the kids’ shoes that survived a year. No filler, no AI slop, no sponsored picks. Just stuff that works.
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What we’re reading this week.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Tour of New York City
On Location Tours’ Maisel walking tour: the bagel shop, the burlesque club, the Lower East Side apartment — honestly reviewed.
Gulliver’s Gate: An unexpected treat in Times Square
A miniature-world museum hiding in plain sight — what to expect, what we loved, and the planning tips for going with kids.
Review: “The Play That Goes Wrong” is perfect for teens
A theater producer’s take on the West End import — what works, who it’s right for, and where to find affordable seats.
Review: Anastasia on Broadway, a display of #GirlPower
Christy Altomare’s Anastasia, the lush Russian-to-Paris set design, and why this is one to take your teenage daughter to.
Exploring Southern California with CityPASS
SeaWorld, Disneyland, Legoland in one ticket — the math on whether CityPASS is worth it for a family of four.
Review: Bright Star on Broadway, quietly devastating
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s bluegrass musical — what surprised me, who it’s for, and the song you’ll still be humming Monday.
Things worth your money.
The stroller that survived two kids and four airports
Our Place Always Pan, 18 months of nightly use
The Yumi subscription, reviewed by 4 picky toddlers
The Quince cashmere everyone’s wearing — any good?
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