{"id":5142,"date":"2026-03-05T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/?p=5142"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:57:29","slug":"all-the-lifestyle-wellbeing-experience-picks-r29-loved-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/05\/all-the-lifestyle-wellbeing-experience-picks-r29-loved-in-february\/","title":{"rendered":"All The Lifestyle, Wellbeing & Experience Picks R29 Loved In February"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tAt least once a week \u2014 let\u2019s face it, at least once every\u00a0day<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 the writers and editors across Refinery29 discuss the latest and greatest products in our lives, from\u00a0some cool\u00a0new water bottle<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art\u00a0sleep product<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s changed our eight hours for the better. And gatekeeping isn\u2019t in our vocabulary, so we\u2019re here\u00a0to share the wealth and highlight\u00a0our favorite products, just for you,\u00a0each month.<\/p>\n

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Susan Devaney, Lifestyle Director<\/h3>\n

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Avid R29 readers will know a few editors on the team joined the Our Place gang many moons ago,\u00a0me\u00a0included.\u00a0So\u00a0to add to my ever-growing collection,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been trying out both the large and small titanium pans\u00a0for a few months now.\u00a0Like other pans from the brand,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0coating-free and made without PFAS\u00a0\u2014\u00a0except, unlike the colourful pans, this one can be popped in the dishwasher. Anything that saves\u00a0time after a long day has my approval.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our Place<\/strong> Our Place Titanium Pro Always Pan\u00ae Duo, $, available at Our Place<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019m\u00a0all about finding the wee joys right now.\u00a0Is there anyone else out there who genuinely enjoys the\u00a0simple process\u00a0of making\u00a0great coffee in the morning? I hear you and I see you, too. This is why I\u00a0couldn\u2019t\u00a0be happier about the DeLonghi\u00a0Rivelia\u00a0machine entering my life in 2026. (Note: our\u00a0previous\u00a0DeLonghi coffee machine lasted many<\/em>\u00a0years, so it was a brand I was happy to return to as an investment).\u00a0It sits neatly on my kitchen counter (I opted for the black colourway) and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0easy to keep clean, too. Another thing\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0easy about it is\u00a0operating\u00a0it day-to-day.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0not overly complex like other machines and it has a Bean Switch System which means you can simply switch up bean varieties from one coffee to the next, all in the same morning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeLonghi<\/strong> Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine, $, available at DeLonghi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director<\/h3>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Sticking one of these grippy sheets to my phone has been a\u00a0gamechanger\u00a0for photos and videos. Whether\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0catching up with friends and family or creating content for my social channels,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0so handy. It sticks to windows\u00a0\u2014\u00a0and most flat surfaces\u00a0\u2014\u00a0so you can film and take pics while\u00a0out and about.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Klearlook<\/strong> Sticky Phone Grip, $, available at Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I came across a cute idea on Pinterest where people fill martini glasses to the brim with perfume samples and place them in their downstairs bathrooms so guests can top up during parties. As a beauty director, I have\u00a0literally hundreds\u00a0of unused fragrance samples that are gathering dust. While the shape is a little unusual, I love it and\u00a0I’m\u00a0using\u00a0one of these martini glasses to house them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Waterford<\/strong> Waterford ‘Elegance’ Fine Crystal Martini Glasses, $, available at Nordtrom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I know a kettle\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0the most exciting thing, but as a tea-drinking Brit,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0an absolute necessity. My partner and I are moving soon, and I plan to donate all our kitchenware and replace it with nicer pieces.\u00a0We adored\u00a0the checkerboard print on this one\u00a0\u2014\u00a0a subtle nod to our emo days, but still chic!\u00a0<\/p>\n

MacKenzie-Childs<\/strong> Mocha Check Electric Kettle, $, available at Nordstom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Lisa Dionisio, Newsletter Director<\/h3>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
In case you\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0know,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0really,\u00a0really cold\u00a0in New York right now. The perfect way to combat that? Staying cozy under a heated blanket. This one\u00a0is perfect and gets\u00a0nice and warm quickly.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0super soft with adjustable heat controls and\u00a0has\u00a0automatic shut-off\u00a0feature\u00a0in case you fall asleep\u00a0or forget to turn it off.\u00a0Now someone just needs to invent this in a coat form so I can leave\u00a0my\u00a0apartment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunbeam<\/strong> Luxe Microplush Heated Blanket, $, available at Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I can easily spend all my money at MUJI with all the useful home items and\u00a0travel\u00a0products they have. My\u00a0latest purchase is this\u00a0nylon\u00a0zippered pouch\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been using to organize all the\u00a0random\u00a0items that end\u00a0up at the bottom of my\u00a0purse\u2014hair ties, contact lenses, lip glosses,\u00a0eye drops,\u00a0feminine hygiene\u00a0neccessities,\u00a0and more.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0compact,\u00a0easy to open and close,\u00a0and\u00a0simple to\u00a0transfer from bag to bag.\u00a0I also love its\u00a0clean\u00a0design\u00a0with no logos or branding. I bought it in light\u00a0pink\u00a0but I want to go back and grab the\u00a0gray\u00a0and black\u00a0versions too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Muji<\/strong> Wrinkled Nylon Wide-Opening Pouch, $, available at Muji<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Lia Tabackman, Senior Social Media Manager<\/h3>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Anyone who\u2019s spent this winter on the East Coast knows it\u2019s been particularly brutal\u2014the kind of cold that seeps into your bones and makes your apartment feel permanently drafty. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve become emotionally dependent on this bathrobe: It\u2019s incredibly soft, noticeably weightier than any other robe I\u2019ve owned, and has a hood that keeps me cocooned and warm from the second I step out of the shower. On nights when the heater in my NYC apartment can\u2019t quite keep up with the cold, I\u2019ve been known to stay wrapped up in it for hours \u2014 swaddling myself like a baby as I wait for warmer days.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Ugg<\/strong> Bathrobe, $, available at Ugg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Between Awards Season and NYFW, winter is one of the busiest times of year for R29 staffers. That\u2019s why keeping my pantry stocked with quick, satisfying meals and snacks is truly non-negotiable \u2014 especially on days when I don\u2019t have the time or energy to cook something more elaborate. As a newly minted 30-year-old, I\u2019ve also had to accept that when it comes to quick meals, my body needs more sustenance and nutrients than the boxed mac and cheese I grew up on can offer. Goodles, for this reason, feel heaven sent: a quick-to-make pasta that tastes like childhood nostalgia but delivers significantly <\/em>more vegetable fiber and protein than the Easy Mac of my youth.\u00a0 As an added bonus, the company donates at least 1% of all products sold to organizations fighting food insecurity \u2014 all the more reason to stock up.<\/p>\n

Goodles<\/strong> Goodles Variety Pack, $, available at Goodles<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My background in journalism has trained me to be skeptical of buzzy, new-age wellness treatments \u2014 red light therapy included. But after using the MitoADAPT 4.0 red light panel for the past month, I can honestly say I\u2019m a believer. What stood out to me about the MitoADAPT is its 11 different settings, each designed with specific combinations of red light and near-infrared light. It was the near-infrared component that really caught my attention, since it\u2019s been studied for its potential to help reduce inflammation and swelling.\u00a0
As a social media manager, being chronically online is \u2014 for better and for worse \u2014 part of the job. I spend hours every day scrolling, typing, editing, and posting, and over time, that repetitive motion has taken a toll on my hands, wrists, and fingers\u2014with pain and stiffness tending to flare up during especially busy weeks.
While your results may vary, I\u2019ve genuinely noticed a difference in my pain levels since incorporating red light therapy into my routine. My hands feel less inflamed, and the persistent ache I feel has been reduced since I started using red light regularly. It\u2019s rare that something this hyped on the internet actually delivers \u2014 but in this case, my results have left me happily surprised, and excited about the future of red light as another tool for people like me who deal with nagging pain and inflammation. <\/p>\n

MitoADAPT<\/strong> MitoADAPT 4.0 Red Light Panel, $, available at MitoADAPT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Victoria Montalti, Associate Fashion Writer<\/h3>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
After\u00a0my\u00a0Instagram flooded with people trying and\u00a0hyping\u00a0up vibration plates, I asked for one for Christmas. And\u00a0this popular Amazon find\u00a0quickly became one of my\u00a0favorite\u00a0gifts to date\u00a0because of how much use\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0gotten out of it already. Without fail, every morning and every night, I take between five and fifteen minutes to\u00a0use the\u00a0machine and help ground me.\u00a0I love doing lymphatic draining techniques, stretching, squatting, doing push ups, or just sitting on the machine\u00a0at various intensities depending on if I want to feel more relaxed or more energized.\u00a0Sticking to new routines can be hard for me, but\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0convinced myself that taking a few minutes to be in touch with my body is worth way more than mindlessly scrolling on my phone in the moments\u00a0after waking up or going to sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n

EILISON<\/strong> Vibration Plate Exercise Machine, $, available at Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Raquel Reichard, Deputy Director of Somos<\/h3>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
I spend a lot of time in airports, dashing to New York City for a media event or chasing a story out of the country.\u00a0So\u00a0when Capital One invited me to experience its new Capital One Landing at LaGuardia Airport<\/a>, I was curious whether it would\u00a0actually change\u00a0the way I move through a terminal.\u00a0\u00a0
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The Landing at LGA is the second collaboration between Capital One and chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s (the first debuted at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), introducing Andr\u00e9s\u2019 signature Spanish small plates to the airport lounge experience. Located in Terminal B, the LaGuardia space spans approximately 12,500 square feet and feels more like a luxe restaurant than a traditional airport lounge.\u00a0There’s\u00a0ceramic tiles,\u00a0colorful\u00a0murals,\u00a0and\u00a0floor-to-ceiling windows\u00a0that\u00a0overlook the runway and the Manhattan skyline. But as with any Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s concept, the real star is the menu. As a vegan\u00a0traveler, I devoured traditional pan con\u00a0tomate, a garbanzo bean salad,\u00a0zanahorias\u00a0asadas, and more. Around me, other guests raved about the carne asada, gambas al\u00a0ajillo, and, of course, the churros con chocolate.\u00a0\u00a0
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For frequent flyers, the Capital One Landing at LaGuardia makes the often-dreadful in-between time fun and delicious.\u00a0Travelers with time to spare can\u00a0enjoy\u00a0full-table service, ordering via QR code from a menu of tapas, larger plates, wine, beer, and cocktails.\u00a0But\u00a0if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0between tight connections,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a tapas bar stocked with ready-made bites and even roving carts circulating with bar snacks, caviar cones, and desserts. Access to Capital One Landing locations, and other Capital One Lounges, comes through the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Business card, both of which include complimentary entry for the primary cardholder and $45 for each\u00a0additional\u00a0guest. But non-cardholders can\u00a0purchase\u00a0entry for $90 per visit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
As I enter my Mami Stewart era,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been really into making my own sauces to pour over salads, pastas, and plant-based meats or simply to use as a dip for veggies and\u00a0tostones. But because many of these fresh ingredients are highly perishable and I live alone, I only ever need small batches. Pulling out my full-size blender for a tiny ramekin of dressing just\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0practical.\u00a0So\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0switched to the Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0been a game changer. With five variable speeds and a five-foot cord,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0compact, powerful, and perfect for whipping up just enough without the extra cleanup. Admittedly, I love it so much that\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0started using it straight in the pot for larger soups and sauces, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crate and Barrel<\/strong> Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender, $, available at Crate and Barrel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We may be having (another!) historic winter freeze in Orlando right now, but\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0more than ready for spring. To set the mood,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been using the Jo Malone London Lilac Lavender & Lovage Diffuser in my bathroom. With notes of soft lilac and airy lavender, its gentle aroma transports me to the fresh, dewy days ahead. But beyond the scent, the elegant porcelain vessel and reed diffusers\u00a0add a serene, spa-like touch to my space. Still, the best part is that the fragrance (and the feeling it creates) is designed to last for four to five months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jo Malone<\/strong> Lilac Lavender & Lovage Diffuser, $, available at Jo Malone<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer<\/h3>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
My husband and I both love\u00a0skiing, and\u00a0we recently picked up this\u00a0cute\u00a0poster print featuring scratch-off icons of 50 top resorts in the country.\u00a0(One thing about us is that we love home d\u00e9cor with an interactive element.)\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0scratched off a\u00a0couple\u00a0already\u00a0(he has a home court advantage of growing up within an hour of most Vermont mountains)\u00a0and love\u00a0having\u00a0a living, breathing\u00a0visual\u00a0representation of our\u00a0favorite\u00a0shared hobby.\u00a0Plus,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0already given us loads of\u00a0inspo\u00a0for our next wintery trip…\u00a0<\/p>\n

McSenderson<\/strong> Ski Resorts Map, $, available at McSenderson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I recently upgraded my\u00a0iPad, and\u00a0decided to upgrade my case along with it. This keyboard flip case is so sleek and chic, and I love how much lighter it is than a full-sized laptop for my work-from-cafe days.\u00a0It beats any cheap Amazon dupe out of the water with its backlit keys, sturdy construction,\u00a0and large, multi-touch trackpad.\u00a0And if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0need the keyboard, it snaps right off, allowing you to take notes (or use a digital\u00a0coloring\u00a0book, as\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0known to do).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Logitech<\/strong> Combo Touch for iPad, $, available at Logitech<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, Chief Content Officer<\/h3>\n

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I\u2019ve\u00a0started adding some Pedestrian Project Shoe Pillows to\u00a0nearly every\u00a0pair of heels I own, and the difference is immediate. Shoes that used to feel unbearable after a few hours suddenly become manageable for a full day out. The foam bounce technology gives just enough cushion at the ball of the foot to take the pressure off without changing the fit of the shoe.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0one of those small upgrades that completely changes how wearable your\u00a0favorite\u00a0heels are.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pedestrian Project<\/strong> Shoe Pillows, $, available at Pedestrian Project<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a content creator, using the iPhone\u2019s front camera is a huge upgrade in quality but filming without seeing yourself can be tricky. This small magnetic monitor screen solves that instantly. It lets me frame shots properly while still capturing with the better camera, and the result is noticeably sharper, more polished video.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0become one of those tools that quietly makes content creation much easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Neewer<\/strong> Selfie Monitor Screen For iPhone, $, available at NEEWER<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Megan Boal, Operations Manager<\/h3>\n

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I bought this little squeeze cube on a whim and now it lives permanently on my desk.\u00a0It’s\u00a0the perfect thing to hold during a stressful work meeting. Soft when you press it slowly, satisfyingly firm when you go for it. I catch myself reaching for it\u00a0almost unconsciously\u00a0whenever\u00a0I’m\u00a0on long calls, and I genuinely feel calmer afterward.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Schylling<\/strong> Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube, $, available at Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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