Heather Braga

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Shopping Editor at BuzzFeed

happy & sad at the same time 🙃 shopping editor for @buzzfeed 🛍 perpetually planning a disney vacation ✨

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Articles

37 Gifts To Give To Anyone With A Summer Birthday

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

1. A rechargeable heated ice cream scoop so they won't have to wait for their Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Ice Cream to soften before *literally* digging in. Not a moment to waste!!!The scoop can go up to 158 degrees!Promising review: "This electric scoop is spectacular. It's easy to use and comes with a cord and everything else. It's very practical and made of good material.
33 Products Any Parent Might Want To Bring Along On A Trip To The Beach

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

1. A sand removal bag filled with a talc-free, reef-friendly powder to help remove the pesky particles your kiddo will likely have all over them after rolling around in the local playground's sandbox....lovely. Shakalo is a San Diego–based small business that started to figure out a way to help people, especially parents remove sand before leaving the beach. The soft fabric pouch allows the powder to remove the sand without scattering everywhere.
31 Summer Dresses For Anyone Celebrating That They Don’t Have To Wear Pants

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's. 1. A smocked bodycon dress with tiers that'll rival the decadent wedding cake at the fabulous affair you're planning to attend next month. Tons of reviewers praised this dress for being a great option during pregnancy!Promising review: "Super cute for my baby shower and comfortable too (which is the most important). I’m 5’3 and wore small heels.
24 Rainbow, Sparkly, Or Just Plain Fun Products You Can Buy For Pride Month And Beyond

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Chelsea Stuart |Emma Lord |Heather Braga |Sally Elshorafa |Elizabeth Lilly

1. A "Hella Queer" tank top you deserve to own not only because it's versatile and delightfully lightweight, but because we as a society have an obligation to make sure "hella" remains a valid unit of measurement. Psst — these were designed by a queer femme, with a company motto of "Queer merch for queers by queers!"Promising review: "Perfect addition to my Pride shirt collection!" —Jillian Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three colors, two fit types, and sizes S–XXL). 2.
33 Fun And/Or Practical Products For Families Hoping To Spend All Summer At The Beach

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

1. Baby Bum SPF 50 Sunscreen, a must-have for parents and their littles â€” it's unscented, moisturizing, 100% mineral based, vegan, cruelty free, and dye free. It'll certainly get the job done!I use this on my kids all the time! In a pinch, I've used it on myself as well. It rubs in easily (thankfully because putting sunscreen on kids is a TASK and a half) and smells nicely of coconut.
33 Cooking Products So Easy To Use You Won’t Even Be Tempted To Order Food

1 week ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

1. A 3-in-1 burger press to transform the way you make your burgers — it's simple to use and will give you the ability to make regular burger patties, sliders, or stuffed burgers. You haven't LIVED if you haven't bitten into a cheese-filled burger, OK!? Promising review: "Really well-made product. It is sturdy and works great, I foresee this lasting for quite some time. It is very easy to use and can make stuffed burgers as well as regular burgers.
29 Kitchen Products That Are So Handy, You’ll Use Them Multiple Times A Day

2 weeks ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

1. An expandable colander you can fit snugly inside your sink to clean fruits and veggies, drain pasta, *and* dry dishes while also bringing some life to a typically boring area of the kitchen. This colander can expand from 14.5 to 19.5 inches.
31 Cute Bathing Suits That’ll Make You Want To Plan A Beach Day

2 weeks ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's. 1. A full-coverage bathing suit that won't leave you feeling frumpy in the slightest — it features a sexy V-neck cut and an open back that'll provide you with the coverage you crave while still letting your skin breathe.
48 Products That’ll Help You Take Better Care Of Yourself This Year

2 weeks ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga

1. A Brumate Era 40-ounce water bottle featuring a *genius* design with a metal straw inside but a silicone straw on top for drinking comfort that seamlessly locks in place so you'll never find yourself drenched after tipping it a bit too far. It'll also keep your drinks cold for 24 hours, so even if it takes you ALL day to hit your water quota, it'll still be as refreshing as when you first poured it.
23 Finds From Black-Owned Businesses To Upgrade Every Area Of Your Life

2 weeks ago | buzzfeed.com | Heather Braga |Chelsea Stuart |Emma Lord |Elizabeth Lilly |Sally Elshorafa

2. Ghetto Gastro Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix your tastebuds deserve to try immediately — the reviews raving about the texture and perfect sweetness of the sweet potato flavor speak for themselves. Ghetto Gastro is a Black-owned business that originated in the Bronx in 2012 as a culinary collective and led to a plant-based retail food brand made with ingredients ingredients that originate from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Promising review: "Hands-down the best sweet potato pancake mix.