Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

Nov 1, 2024 | nytimes.com | Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

A million and one things can distract you from being productive during your workday, but one of the most annoying is an uncomfortable seat. VersatilityWe picked cushions that would fit office chairs and car seats, so you can take them with you anywhere you need them. Made for a wide variety of peopleWe looked for cushions with reviews of varying heights and weights, and prioritized seats that came in more than one size.

Oct 21, 2024 | nytimes.com | Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

Anybody can enjoy a body pillow in bed. But they’re especially good for people who desire more support and comfort than a mattress and regular pillow can provide. In particular, if you snore, are a side-sleeper, are pregnant, need extra support for your joints, or fall asleep faster with something to hug, a body pillow can be a fantastic bedding upgrade. Because each body is different, we considered body pillows in a range of shapes, sizes, and firmness levels.

Sep 5, 2024 | nytimes.com | Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

I love gooey melted cheese, the satisfying crackle of a perfectly brûléed anything, and beautiful browning on a meringue topping. That’s why I’m devoted to my kitchen torch, a surprisingly versatile, space-saving tool that impresses dinner guests and makes mundane cooking tasks, such as melting cheese, feel more like an event. Sure, in many cases I could use my oven or stovetop to achieve similar results.

Jul 16, 2024 | nytimes.com | Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

Everyone needs to sleep. But it often escapes you—even though there are countless products that claim to help you get a more restful eight hours each night. As a staff writer on Wirecutter’s sleep team, I spend a lot of time assessing (read: napping with) foundational items such as mattresses and pillows, as well as practical add-ons like mattress toppers and waterproof protectors.

Jan 1, 2024 | nytimes.com | Ayanna Redwood-Crawford

If you’re curious about what happens while you sleep—or if you often wake up wondering, “Why am I so tired?”—a wearable sleep tracker might be for you. No commercially available sleep tracker can perfectly analyze your sleep or diagnose a sleep disorder; you need to visit a sleep lab for that. But the better trackers can identify trends in your sleep, monitor your activity and heart rate, and give advice on improving your rest and fitness.