Joanne Chen
@jchennyc
Deputy content editor/Home @ConsumerReports. Formerly sr writer @wirecutter. Curious seeker of home, health & parenting news. Late-blooming baseball fan.
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It's Sleep Week NYT Wirecutter! Come for the mattress and bedding deals; stay for the insights and musings on all things sleep. nytimes.com/wirecutter/
We're deep in the midst of researching medical-style masks right now NYT Wirecutter. Here's what we like so far (and we've confirmed they're legit). Stay tuned for more. nyti.ms/386atUs
Perhaps the most important use for the ever-versatile brown paper bag yet: Providing an easy way to dry and organize your respirator masks so you can safely re-wear them. Via NYT Wirecutter nyti.ms/3KwQFv9
#DaylightSavingTime comes to an end on Sunday at 2am. Sigh. To the rescue: 9 sparkly Consumer Reports-approved tips to brighten up those short days & dark nights. (Thx Dan Wroclawski Tanya Christian Tobie Stanger on the Home team for the brilliant ideas!) bit.ly/3FQErNV
CR's #NewYearBetterSleep challenge starts now! Tonight's teensy task: Throw fresh sheets onto your bed. Feels dreamy, right? (Changing sheets 1x/week minimizes dust & dust mites. For more details, see Consumer Reports’ latest guide to great sleep: bit.ly/3ZnlHwU)
Small steps can lead to big (sleep) rewards! Tonight's small step: Adjust the thermostat to ~65 degrees, & slip under covers that breathe. Why? Zzs come more easily when the room is cool & your skin, warm. More tips Consumer Reports: bit.ly/3ZnlHwU #NewYearBetterSleep
Day 3 of CR’s #NewYearBetterSleep challenge–aka, Simplest. Challenge. Ever. Tonite, hide indicator lights, like on a cable box (try black tape). Or use a sleep mask. Even tiny points of light can distract fr sleep. See Consumer Reports’ guide for more info bit.ly/3ZnlHwU
Day 4 #NewYearBetterSleep challenge: Noise begone! No soundproofing needed—just a white noise app (like @audiosamplng’s MyNoise). Match the frequ of a good sound to the bad (waves/whooshing traffic) & the latter fades away. More tips Consumer Reports bit.ly/3ZnlHwU
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a flame to cook great food, according to Consumer Reports' rigorous range tests.
Time goes by fast when you're getting great sleep! Last challenge: When a racing mind keeps you up, focus on lengthening & slowing the breath. Count your breaths backwards from 500—it's much better than counting sheep! #NewYearBetterSleep Consumer Reports bit.ly/3ZnlHwU
It's Sleep Week Consumer Reports! Head over to our Guide to Better Sleep for tip-packed articles on finding the rest you need, plus the best deals on the items that'll get you there. bit.ly/3YEIcMg