A Goldilocks mattress we love
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The Recommendation

August 31, 2026

Today: One of our favorite memory-foam mattresses is on sale. Plus …

“We broke up. I reordered my old mattress.”

A Leesa Original Mattress on a black bed frame with a tall houseplant next to it.
NYT Wirecutter

With a soft top, underlying firmness, and just the right amount of squish, this memory-foam mattress is cradling without being too sinky. Our testers loved how cushioning it felt on their hips and shoulders while still being supportive on the spine. And head of newsletters Sofia Sokolove is such a fan that, after a breakup and a cross-country move, she repurchased the mattress.

“It’s been nine years since I bought my first and nearly five since I bought my second,” Sofia says. “I still look forward to plopping into bed at the end of the day, and my spine still feels aligned when I wake up.”

A mattress so nice, it’s worth buying twice→

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Today’s best deal: Oh-so-dreamy linen sheets

A stack of white linen sheets from Cultiver.
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These sheets look effortless and fresh on the bed, with their marvelously rumpled texture and satisfying drape. Plus, our expert says they are one of the smoothest linens she’s ever tested.

They’re $130 off right now→

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It’s decadently soft, wonderfully stretchy, and mercifully wire-free→

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They’re plush and lightweight, yet extremely absorbent→

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A rich, bouncy eye cream

This thick cream slides on easily and leaves under-eyes looking brighter over time→

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More great deals we’re eyeing today

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Gift of the week: An adorable pencil pouch

LIHIT LAB PuniLabo Zipper Pen Case in the shape of a gray cat
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One part functional pencil case, one part fidget-worthy squishy toy, this slim silicone pouch comes in several sweet animal options, like a cat, penguin, or, even a Shiba Inu.

A perfect back-to-school treat→

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