The Reading Pillow That Made My Bed the Best Seat in the House

I read in bed every night, and for years I did it propped against a stack of regular pillows that […]

The Electric Grater I Was Skeptical About and Now Love

I have a rule about electric versions of hand tools: they are usually a waste of counter space. Electric pepper […]

The Spray Nozzle That Made My Kitchen Faucet Feel Expensive

My kitchen faucet was functional and boring. It dripped from the base, the sprayer hose leaked at the fitting, and […]

The Spiralizer I Bought and Actually Used

I own a drawer of shame. It is full of kitchen gadgets I bought with big dreams and used exactly […]

The Reusable Coffee Filter That Paid for Itself in a Month

I bought a reusable coffee filter mostly to feel good about myself, and I braced for it to be one […]

The Whiteboard Calendar That Replaced My Phone Alerts

My phone was a terrible family calendar. My husband and I had separate calendars, separate reminder apps, and separate ideas […]

The Seat Cushion That Saved My Commute

My commute is ninety minutes each way on a good day, and for two years I finished every drive with […]

I Tried Three Vegetable Steamers and Here Is the Winner

I decided to eat more vegetables the way most people decide things in January, with enthusiasm and no plan. Steaming […]

The Laundry Hamper with Wheels That Follows Me Around

I did not buy a rolling laundry hamper for organization. I bought it because I got tired of carrying a […]

The Cable Sleeve That Made My Entertainment Center Look Tidy

My entertainment center used to look like a techno snake pit. TV, soundbar, game console, streaming box, and a power […]