1. Hydrow rowing machine

The Hydrow won Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020 and Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021. Users work 86 percent of major muscle groups—twice those used in cycling or running. In addition to the immersive experiences of a screen that streams workouts around the world, we love the thoughtful features such as the hidden wheels that enable easy storage when not in use. “It’s a sleek, beautiful machine that gives joy.” Bharat K.

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2. Peloton

Peloton turned at-home workouts into an interactive experience. When everyone was exercising alone during the pandemic, Peloton offered the opportunity to virtually gather and get that motivation you only achieve when you’re exercising in a group. “They changed the whole philosophy of fitness machines and brought the equipment from the garage or gym into the living room.” Kushal F.

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3. Garmin Vivoactive 4S watch

Customizable and practical, this is a beautifully designed smartwatch, ideal for athletes. Track your health and fitness goals, listen to music, and pay with your watch. It comes with more than 20 preloaded workouts and animated tutorials on how to do each move.

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4. Hydro Flask

With an eye on simplicity, the Hydro Flask draws on nature for its design inspiration. The products use premium materials where it counts and are designed to keep food and drink colder or hotter for longer (up to 24 hours).

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5. First Alert Safe & Sound Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Speaker with Amazon Alexa

Streamline your home systems with this product. You can enjoy the full suite of Alexa features, but with a safety twist—it’s also a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. “We love device efficiency. Good products that are multipurpose are a great way to be more sustainable. It makes a lot of sense to combine whole-home audio with carbon monoxide and smoke alarms.” Brent R.

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6. Ooni Pizza Oven

If you’re in search of the perfect pizza, you need a pizza oven. The PERLab team admire the Ooni for its streamlined design and durability. They particularly like that it’s portable, so you can have a great-tasting pizza at home, at a party, or at a picnic. “Just a simple, fantastic product—something friends and family can gather around. High quality as well.” Scott T.

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7. Simplehuman rechargeable liquid soap sensor pump

The rechargeable pump has been quietly refining its design for years. When the pandemic hit, it sold out quickly. Our team’s favorite design touches are the long-lasting battery life, no-mess refilling, and streamlined design. It comes in five finishes, making it an easy addition to your home decor.

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8. Ensembl Stackware Classic4

At last—cookware that’s easy to store. The Stackware Classic4 is a four-piece collection with removable handles and flat-lying lids, which means small-footprint storage. “It’s innovative and practical—solving a problem that anyone with a kitchen faces. Also, it’s high quality and sustainable.” Jai S.

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9. Blueland’s The Clean Up Kit

Cleaning products often tend toward single-use plastic. But The Clean Up Kit offers an alternative. It comes with three reusable bottles and plastic-free refills (all refills are packaged in compostable paper).

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10. Vinglacé wine and champagne chiller

Keep your wine or champagne chilled on the go. The minimalist design with optional custom laser engraving keeps your drinks cold while looking good.

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11. HP Tango and Instant Ink

The designers of this printer took everything people hate about printers and removed them. It’s wireless and you can print, scan, or copy from your phone. Ink is delivered to your home for only $1 a month. It also has voice activation (working with Alexa or Google Home).

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12. Microsoft Surface Pro 7

With the power of a laptop, this tablet has powerful features we’ve been waiting for from our tablet. We love the built-in kickstand and studio-quality cameras and mics.

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13. The Frame TV by Samsung US

Slim and beautiful, the Frame is a TV when it’s on and art when it’s off. You can choose different frames, artwork, and accessories to personalize it for your home. “Sometimes when you look at a well-designed object, it almost makes you angry about how obvious it is. Why did it take so long for TV manufacturers to make an object that looks as good off as it does on?” Rich B.

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14. Eno DoubleNest Hammock

If your boss is an avid camper, here’s the ideal gift. This travel-ready hammock can sleep two, hold up to 400 pounds, and is portable with a built-in stuff sack. It has aluminum wire gate carabiners that can clip to any solid anchor point and uses high-strength, breathable nylon taffeta with triple interlocking stitching.

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15. Kin Carry-on

The Projectkin Carry-on is made from biodegradable natural fiber and fits in the overhead bin of most major airlines. It’s sustainable, durable, and practical. It has a strong zipper with leather trim and 360-degree spinner wheels for easy travel. This was created by award-winning designer Boris Berlin—an innovative and sustainable product and furniture designer who’s had his products displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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16. Barbie Loves the Ocean

A sustainable Barbie doll line—all the fabrics and accessories are made from recycled materials. Dolls come in a variety of inclusive styles, all made from recycled materials. “This toy may even relay the importance of recycling to kids.” Megan B.

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17. Lovevery wood block set

Wooden blocks are not all created equal. This set uses premium materials and bright colors that won’t fade, and is thoughtfully designed. Lovevery took the 18th-century toy and updated it with enticing shapes, vibrant colors, and a storage box that turns into a car. This block set doesn’t compare with your old ABC wood blocks. They’re designed to help children improve their spatial, language, and problem-solving skills. The 70-piece set has 20 stage-based activities to try.

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18. Wonderfold W4 Luxe Quad Stroller Wagon

Parents know the benefits of a good wagon. The Wonderfold has thoughtful touches that were designed by people who spent a lot of time with strollers and wagons. Some standout features include a UV-protected removable canopy, reclining seating with magnetic five-point harnesses, all-terrain wheels, and one-step foot brake system.

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19. Dyson Supersonic™

Dyson took its engineering prowess in vacuums and made an anti-frizz hair styler. Dyson made hairdrying a personalized and effortless experience with magnetic styling attachments. The new flyaway attachment helps hide flyaways under longer hair for a smooth, shiny finish. The website will guide you to the right Airwrap and attachments for your hair type. The design increases smoothness by 75 percent, increases shine up to 132 percent, and reduces frizz and flyaways by up to 61 percent. See it in action here.

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20. Tangle Teezer

Hair is glossy and frizz-free after using the Tangle Teezer. The patented two-tiered teeth technology detangles quickly, with minimal damage or breakage. Tangle Teezer is recyclable and manufactured locally to reduce its impact on the planet. This 14-time award-winning hairbrush shines because it’s a commodity product that manages to stand out in a crowded market.

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21. Viktor&Rolf fragrance

V&R Flowerbomb is hands-down my favorite signature scent, with notes of jasmine and rose that I love. One of the coolest parts is the chic design of the bottle—definitely a collector’s item. It's also refillable and customizable.” Nisha P.

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22. Augustinus Bader skincare

This is not your everyday skincare. Professor Augustinus Bader is a biomedical scientist, physician, and expert on stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. This is the man behind the clean, expertly designed “miracle cream” with 64 awards in just 44 months. There’s a range of skincare backed by Professor Bader’s TFC8® formula. It’s also sustainably sourced and comes in recyclable packaging—a win-win-win. You can find the right product for you with this quiz.

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