Eight Takes
Guides and reviews from a family of eight: what we bought, what survived, and what we would buy again. The stories live in Family Notes.
Pets
Best Fish Tanks for Kids (2026): The One We Chose
Outdoor
Best Bounce Houses for Kids (2026): The One We Chose
School
Best Lunch Boxes for Elementary School Kids (2026): The One We Chose
School
Best Kids’ Water Bottles That Don’t Leak (2026): The One We Chose
Costumes
Best Kids Anime Costumes in 2026: The One We Chose for Halloween
Smart Calendars
Best Smart Calendars for Families in 2026: The One on Our Kitchen Wall
Charging Stations
Best Charging Stations for Families in 2026: The One on Our Kitchen Counter
VR Headsets
Best VR Headsets for Families in 2026: The One We Chose for a Birthday
iPads
Best iPads for Families in 2026: What We Actually Bought
Booster Seats
Best Booster Seats in 2026: What We Actually Use
Travel Strollers
Our Favorite Travel Stroller
Sound Machines
Our Favorite Portable Sound Machine
Portable Chargers
Our Favorite Portable Charger
Travel Headphones
Our Favorite Travel Headphones
Kids' Luggage
Our Favorite Kids' Luggage
Travel Cribs
Our Favorite Travel Crib
TENNIS
Our Favorite Tennis Racquet
HOME
Our Favorite Finds Under $50
CLEANING
Cleaning & Chore Helpers We Love
SMART HOME
Home Upgrades We Love
FAMILY
Our Favorite Gear for Traveling with Kids
TOYS
Our Favorite Screen-Free Toys
SAFETY
Our Favorite Baby Gate
GAMES
Our Favorite Family Board Games
GEAR
Our Favorite Baby Carrier
TOYS
Our Kids' Favorite Building Blocks
FEEDING
Our Favorite High Chair
STORAGE
Our Favorite Storage Ottoman
DECOR
Our Favorite Blackout Curtain
BEDROOM
Our Favorite Weighted Blanket
DECOR
Our Favorite Area Rug
VACUUMS
Our Favorite Cordless Vacuum
FOOD STORAGE
Our Favorite Food Storage Container
DRINKWARE
Our Favorite Insulated Tumbler
KITCHEN TOOLS
Our Favorite Knife Set
COOKWARE
Our Favorite Dutch Oven
COOKING
Our Favorite Pressure Cooker
Tablets for Kids
Our Favorite Tablet for Kids
Gaming Headsets
Our Favorite Gaming Headset
Scooters
Our Favorite Scooter
Walking Pads
Our Favorite Walking Pad
Treadmills
Our Favorite Treadmill
Curling Irons
Our Favorite Curling Iron
Hair Straighteners
Our Favorite Hair Straightener
Hair Dryers
Our Favorite Hair Dryer
Water Flossers
Our Favorite Water Flosser
Electric Toothbrushes
Our Favorite Electric Toothbrush
Garden Hoses
Our Favorite Garden Hose
String Trimmers
Our Favorite String Trimmer
Leaf Blowers
Our Favorite Leaf Blower
Robot Lawn Mowers
Our Favorite Robot Lawn Mower
Lawn Mowers
Our Favorite Lawn Mower
Grills
Our Favorite Grill
Bluetooth Speakers
Our Favorite Bluetooth Speaker
Noise-Canceling Headphones
Our Favorite Noise-Canceling Headphones
External SSDs
Our Favorite External SSD
Webcams
Our Favorite Webcam
Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Our Favorite Mesh Wi-Fi System
Routers
Our Favorite Router
Printers
Our Favorite Printer
Computer Monitors
Our Favorite Computer Monitor
Laptops
Our Favorite Laptop
Recliners
Our Favorite Recliner
Office Chairs
Our Favorite Office Chair
Bed Pillows
Our Favorite Bed Pillow
Mattress Toppers
Our Favorite Mattress Topper
Air Mattresses
Our Favorite Air Mattress
Folding Wagons
Our Favorite Folding Wagon
Pack and Plays
Our Favorite Pack and Play
Baby Monitors
Our Favorite Baby Monitor
Convertible Car Seats
Best Convertible Car Seats in 2026: What We Actually Use
Infant Car Seats
Our Favorite Infant Car Seat
Strollers
Our Favorite Stroller
Microwaves
Our Favorite Microwave
Clothes Dryers
Our Favorite Clothes Dryer
Washing Machines
Our Favorite Washing Machine
Dishwashers
Our Favorite Dishwasher
Countertop Ice Makers
Our Favorite Countertop Ice Maker
Electric Kettles
Our Favorite Electric Kettle
Rice Cookers
Our Favorite Rice Cooker
Slow Cookers
Our Favorite Slow Cooker
Toaster Ovens
Our Favorite Toaster Oven
Stand Mixers
Our Favorite Stand Mixer
Food Processors
Our Favorite Food Processor
Blenders
Our Favorite Blender
Air Fryers
Our Favorite Air Fryer
Coffee Makers
Our Favorite Coffee Maker
Pressure Washers
Our Favorite Pressure Washer
Space Heaters
Our Favorite Space Heater
Window Air Conditioners
Our Favorite Window Air Conditioner
Dehumidifiers
Our Favorite Dehumidifier
Humidifiers
Our Favorite Humidifier
Steam Mops
Our Favorite Steam Mop
Carpet Cleaners
Our Favorite Carpet Cleaner
Robot Vacuums
Our Favorite Robot Vacuum
Bedtime
Our Favorite Bedtime Helpers
Outdoor
Our Favorite Outdoor Play Gear
Appliances
Our Favorite Counter Appliances
Tablets
Our Favorite Tablets & Accessories
Family Headphones
Best Headphones for Families in 2026: What We Actually Use
Travel Day
Our Favorite Airport Essentials
Packing
Our Favorite Packing Systems
CLEANING
Our Favorite Vacuum
COFFEE
Our Favorite Espresso Maker
CLIMATE
Our Favorite Cooling Fan
CLIMATE
Our Favorite Air Conditioner
AIR QUALITY