http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinemullen/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/634458be768c54b6b4aa3149/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=2306&cropY1=183&cropY2=2490 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/carolinemullen/ Forbes Vetted's stories. I'm the associate editor at Food52 and Home52. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-washable-rugs/ The best washable rugs offer a low-maintenance alternative without compromising on style. After testing 14 different options, here are our top picks for 2024. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_60ef3f02c5a6490006685472 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:45:37 -0400 2024-06-28T16:02:21-04:00 The best washable rugs offer a low-maintenance alternative without compromising on style. After testing 14 different options, here are our top picks for 2024. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILERS Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc Tested tested shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/revival-washable-rug-ode/ I had given up on finding a washable rug that maintained the plushness of traditional ones. That is, until I discovered Revival's collection of ultra-soft washable rugs. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_6650a85b7846720609f1d4e8 Fri, 24 May 2024 16:24:17 -0400 2024-06-05T09:37:33-04:00 I had given up on finding a washable rug that maintained the plushness of traditional ones. That is, until I discovered Revival's collection of ultra-soft washable rugs. Revival Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-bath-towels/ I tested 13 towels from popular brands like Brooklinen and Frontgate for a year. These are the best bath towels in 2024 based on my findings. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_5dba27d01517ed00067939c1 Wed, 01 May 2024 16:05:29 -0400 2024-07-02T09:41:52-04:00 I tested 13 towels from popular brands like Brooklinen and Frontgate for a year. These are the best bath towels in 2024 based on my findings. Caroline Mullen for Forbes Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc Tested tested shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-robot-vacuums/ After weeks of testing, I found the iRobot Roomba s9+ to be the best robot vacuum of 2024. See the other models that ranked in my top five. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_5ea87d15960ddf000681c604 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:43:01 -0400 2024-04-24T11:05:48-04:00 After weeks of testing, I found the iRobot Roomba s9+ to be the best robot vacuum of 2024. See the other models that ranked in my top five. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: CAROLINE MULLEN Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc Tested tested shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-couches/ To find the best couches out there, we spent months testing 19 of the most popular options in our very own homes. Here are the sofas we recommend for 2024. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_62fe40275632da0001d53e88 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:23:15 -0500 2024-05-24T12:24:20-04:00 To find the best couches out there, we spent months testing 19 of the most popular options in our very own homes. Here are the sofas we recommend for 2024. 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Illustration: Forbes / Image: Retailers Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/couch-buying-guide/ Looking to invest in a brand new sofa? This expert-driven couch buying guide can help you make a well-informed purchase you and your family can enjoy for years to come. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_6579f7ab78fb1e4245584842 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:28:56 -0500 2024-05-24T12:23:50-04:00 Looking to invest in a brand new sofa? This expert-driven couch buying guide can help you make a well-informed purchase you and your family can enjoy for years to come. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: RETAILERS Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc Tested tested shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-dog-beds/ Over the course of a month, I set out to test the best dog beds on the market—with a little help from my pup, of course. These are the top picks for 2023. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_5ec5420f7ba88f0006a54dd6 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:59:43 -0400 2024-05-07T07:12:25-04:00 Over the course of a month, I set out to test the best dog beds on the market—with a little help from my pup, of course. These are the top picks for 2023. Illustration: Forbes / Image: Retailers Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc Tested tested shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/casper-dog-bed-review/ I recently set out to test a selection of bestselling dog beds, and this model from Casper wowed me. Here's why I named it the best option available in 2023. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_64de3b9caae3ee5109a54135 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:36:11 -0400 2024-06-04T13:37:07-04:00 I recently set out to test a selection of bestselling dog beds, and this model from Casper wowed me. Here's why I named it the best option available in 2023. 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Illustration: Forbes / Image: Retailer Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Home /vetted/home Pets /vetted/home/pets Tested tested Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/lovesac-moviesac-bean-bag-chair-review/ The Lovesac MovieSac bean bag chair is fluffier, more design-forward and generally more supportive than all the other options I tested. Here's my full review. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_64b14ff2980a63010134a2ed Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:49:33 -0400 2024-06-04T13:36:29-04:00 The Lovesac MovieSac bean bag chair is fluffier, more design-forward and generally more supportive than all the other options I tested. Here's my full review. Forbes Vetted /vetted Forbes Vetted /vetted Home /vetted/home Furniture /vetted/home/furniture Shopping Recirc shopping-recirc Tested tested shopping shopping finds http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/fatboy-original-slim-bean-bag-chair-review/ The Fatboy Original Slim Teddy Bean Bag Chair is supportive and moldable, comes in a variety of colors and is the most "stashable" chair I tried. Here's my full review. Caroline Mullen, Contributor Caroline Mullen, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/forbes-personal-shopper/people/carolinemullen/ content_64b14daaefbea62729f412b4 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:38:40 -0400 2024-06-04T13:36:29-04:00 The Fatboy Original Slim Teddy Bean Bag Chair is supportive and moldable, comes in a variety of colors and is the most "stashable" chair I tried. Here's my full review. 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