March 13, 2026
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These work gloves (yes, really) make a great gift
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When writer Ivy Elrod was a teen, she unwrapped a pair of thick leather work gloves from her dad. Ivy rolled her eyes at the time, but eventually realized that these protective gloves actually make an excellent gift: for budding DIYers, intrepid soon-to-be grads, and just about anyone else looking for the confidence to handle life’s dirty work.
Made of hearty cowhide, these gloves have thick padding to protect hands during yard work, basic home improvement, and even baking. And the red cuff looks surprisingly snazzy, too.
“These gloves have become an indispensable fixture in my life”→
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More great gifts
This splatterware sheet pan is a glorious little gift
Perfect for roasting sides, reheating leftovers, and serving snacks→
A skin-saving balm in a chic Parisian tin
The rich butter offers almost instant relief from itchy, dry skin→
This clay pot makes perfect rice — and is beautiful, too
It reliably and delightfully produces fluffy, chewy rice→
Plus: We crunched a lot of potato chips
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On this week’s episode of Wirecutter Taste Test, we tried more than 20 bags of potato chips, from lunch-box classics to crispy kettle to … wasabi-flavored?
One last thing: 9 gifts for spring shoppies
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“No matter what spring looks like this year — colorless and cold, drizzly and vibey, twinkling and bright — my vow is to embrace every minute,” writes editor Hannah Morrill. To that end, she’s handpicked a few lovely, springy gifts — including a perfect cardigan and a gorgeous vase for blooms — to get yourself (or to rekindle any relationships that may have been put on ice after a season of hibernation).
Treat yourself, you’ve almost made it through winter→
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