May 29, 2026

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Getty Images, Joe McKendry

Andrew Rannells can’t remember a time without his SodaStream. “Everyone says, ‘Drink so much water a day.’ I try and I try, but it’s hard to do, right? It’s hard to force yourself, so I trick myself with the bubbles,” he says. Also on his list of things he can’t live without: the vacuum he could do an infomercial for and record player he uses to play the oldies. “I listen to mostly classic 50s and 60s singers. We listen to a lot of Blossom Dearie and Beverly Kenney, like old school female singers of that time who sing sort of standards, much to our kids’ horror."

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1. I'm heavy into new workout gear right now and this is just a really cute top. I usually get adjustable strap tops because I'm short, but I'm thinking the scrunchiness will help this top.

2. The second two I got from Sydney Utendahl's Beauty Aisle.  I've already ordered the shave oil. I haven't found one that I really can live with yet but this one sounds promising. 

3. The Cerave—always eager to try a new mineral SPF and this one is very affordable. 

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