Gabriela Reyes

Contributing Editor

As a Contributing Editor at The Shopping Journal, Gabriela Reyes covers kids' products and home goods with an emphasis on child safety standards and sustainable materials. Her writing approach centers on rigorous durability testing to ensure everyday items can withstand the demands of a busy household. Through her work, she helps readers discover reliable, high-quality solutions that bring organization and ease to family life. Gabriela believes that the best products are those that seamlessly simplify daily routines while fading into the background.

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Child safety standardsSustainable home goodsProduct durability testingFamily organization

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Kids & Family

Home Goods

Latest Articles

A living room showcasing upcycled furniture made from household items like crates, tires, and fabric scraps, demonstrating creative reuse and sustainable decor.

Home Goods

How to Upcycle Household Items Into New Furniture

In 2018, only about 24 percent of municipal solid waste in the United States was recycled, according to ebsco .

Sep 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Children joyfully engaged in imaginative play with various toys, highlighting the importance of play in their development.

Kids & Family

Play's Role in Child Development and Choosing Toys

A child's seemingly idle moments of boredom or imaginative play are not wasted time.

Aug 28, 2026 · 5 min read

A stylish living room blending grandma chic and 90s decor with vintage furniture and warm, inviting lighting.

Home Goods

Why People Are Embracing Grandma Chic & 90s Home Decor Trends

What was once relegated to your grandmother's attic or a forgotten 90s sitcom set is now gracing the pages of top design magazines, with four distinct retro furniture trends leading the charge.

Aug 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Home Goods

Record Low Prices on Diverse Items Ahead of Labor Day Sales

Early Labor Day sales are already offering discounts of up to 70% on home goods at Wayfair, marking an unprecedented start to the holiday shopping season.

Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min read

A beautifully styled room featuring Anthropologie Home's Fall 2026 collection, including flower-shaped stools and glass chandeliers.

Home Goods

Anthropologie Home Fall 2026 Collection Showcases Evolving Decor Trends

Anthropologie Home's Fall 2026 collection introduces whimsical flower-shaped stools and mouthblown glass chandeliers, embracing artisanal craftsmanship and nature-inspired design.

Aug 17, 2026 · 2 min read

Home Goods

Charm at the Farm Market Embraces Secondhand Style This Weekend

This weekend, the Charm at the Farm Summer Market in Lebanon expects over 10,000 visitors.

Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra posing together in a modern living room, showcasing Pepperfry furniture and decor.

Home Goods

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra become Pepperfry brand ambassadors

With an estimated brand value of $66 million, Kiara Advani, ranked 12th among India's top celebrities, has just been appointed as a brand ambassador for Pepperfry alongside Sidharth Malhotra.

Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read

A beautifully styled living room featuring a comfortable and modern couch, showcasing the best furniture options available online.

Home Goods

Top 4 Best Couches to Buy Online in 2026 for Every Budget

A single sofa can cost $7,599 online, while a seemingly similar modular sectional is available for just $1,169.

Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min read

A modern furniture showroom with a mix of empty and occupied spaces, illustrating the uneven post-pandemic sales recovery.

Home Goods

Post-Pandemic Furniture Sales Face Uneven Recovery

The global furniture market is set to hit 766.

Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min read

A warm and inviting living room with a mix of vintage and modern decor, reflecting a personalized and authentic style.

Home Goods

The Rise of Authentic Homes: Homeowners Embrace Unique Personalized Decor Trends

In 2026, a significant shift is underway in how people approach their living spaces, moving away from sterile perfection.

Jul 11, 2026 · 5 min read

A modern living room showcasing high-quality, American-made furniture with a visible 'Made in USA' tag, bathed in natural light.

Home Goods

Why Consumers Are Buying American-Made Furniture Over Imports

In a surprising reversal, a recent survey found that 70% of American consumers are now willing to pay more for furniture and decor explicitly labeled "Made in USA," a stark contrast to decades of prio

Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min read

A family smiling and easily moving through an airport with specialized travel gear, including a carry-on suitcase with a toddler seat.

Kids & Family

Top Travel Items for Parents Planning Family Trips

Imagine a single carry-on suitcase: it holds your essentials and offers a secure, 220-pound capacity seat for your toddler.

Jul 4, 2026 · 5 min read

A stylish living room showcasing unique thrift store decor, including a tailored skirted armchair and eclectic decorative objects.

Home Goods

8 Quirky Home Decor Items: Unique Thrift Store Finds

Skirted furniture, once relegated to dusty attics, is now making a grand return in design magazines, particularly pieces with structured, tailored box pleats.

Jun 29, 2026 · 5 min read

A family laughing and playing an active, motion-controlled game together on the Nex Playground in their living room during a Prime Day sale.

Kids & Family

Nex Playground Drops to $239 for Prime Day Deals

The Nex Playground, a device transforming living rooms into controller-free motion gaming arenas, is currently on sale for $239, its lowest price of the year.

Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read

A beautifully styled, sunlit living room evoking the cozy and elegant aesthetic of Nancy Meyers' film interiors.

Home Goods

What is the Nancy Meyers aesthetic for cozy living spaces?

The striped blue and white dhurrie rug in the living room of 'Something's Gotta Give' was over 70 feet long, requiring it to be cut and pieced together to fit the set, a testament to the meticulous de

Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read

A toddler making a snack and a preschooler watering plants, demonstrating independence in a Montessori-inspired home environment.

Kids & Family

How to Apply Montessori Principles for Parents at Home

Imagine a toddler confidently preparing their own snack, or a preschooler meticulously watering plants, all because their home environment was subtly designed to empower them.

Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Home Goods

Home Goods Retailers Boost Physical Stores Amid Strategic Shift

In a surprising reversal of retail trends, IKEA is set to open its sixth Florida location this summer at the University Town Center, alongside an 18,000-square-foot West Elm store, as part of a broade

Jun 18, 2026 · 3 min read

A chic living room with a modern coffee table, showcasing accessible luxury and sophisticated home decor with natural light.

Home Goods

Top Online Furniture Stores for Well-Designed Pieces

A 45% discount currently slashes Article's Adel Round Coffee Table to just $329, down from $599, making high-design truly accessible.

Jun 17, 2026 · 4 min read

British teenagers looking worriedly at their smartphones, symbolizing the impact of the UK government's proposed social media ban for under-16s.

Kids & Family

UK government plans social media ban for under-16s

Starting in spring 2027, children under 16 in the UK will be legally barred from using popular social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, marking a dramatic shift in digital policy.

Jun 15, 2026 · 2 min read

A family looking distressed as they are separated on a Ryanair flight, with a symbolic figure of a UK watchdog observing the situation.

Kids & Family

UK watchdog probes Ryanair's family seating charges

On average, parents are paying an additional £8 per flight to meet Ryanair's mandatory seat reservation requirement.

Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read