Haley Lewis

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Haley Lewis

In this edition of The Gift, we gush about some gushy socks. Plus: more gifts for people who love sleep and a few homemade gift ideas we love. I wear the same socks every night to bed. The ones I wear, of which I own many pairs, are soft, cute—and also make the perfect present. Let me explain. I love sleep, but I’m bad at it. A long checklist of non-negotiables that have been meticulously perfected over the years must be crossed off if sleep is to ever come: My pillow must be exactly right.

Jan 15, 2025 | biorxiv.org | Diane Codding |Alexandria H Yen |Haley Lewis |Vanessa Johnson-Ojeda

AbstractA primary reason for the persistent underrepresentation of minoritized people in STEM careers are their marginalizing experiences in STEM courses, which has spurred efforts to prepare STEM faculty to implement inclusive teaching practices. The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project (ISTP) addresses this nationwide challenge by providing STEM faculty a free, online course and associated learning communities (LCs) led by project-trained facilitators.

Jan 9, 2025 | nytimes.com | Haley Lewis

In this edition of The Gift, we’re dishing on the very best gifts we got over the holidays. Plus: jewelry perfect for gifting to your new(ish) girlfriend. At the top of each year, our gifts team collects some very important data: What did Wirecutter journalists get for the holidays that really knocked it out of the park? This always elicits a list of truly delightful finds. Because we will be the first to admit … our loved ones are up against a tough task.

Jan 9, 2025 | nytimes.com | Haley Lewis

The last time I thought about needing a new razor was in 2018. And that’s not because I stopped shaving. It’s because I started using Billie razors, with automatic delivery. When it comes to errands and me, the less we have to see each other, the better. I’m a bit impatient and more than a bit disorganized, and I generally fly by the seat of my pants, so whenever I see any opportunity to put life’s annoying stuff (what other people might call chores) on autopilot, I take it.

Dec 26, 2024 | nytimes.com | Haley Lewis

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more›NewslettersPublished December 27, 2024Photo by Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter; illustration by Con McHugh for NYT WirecutterBy Haley Jo LewisHaley Jo Lewis is a newsletters strategist. She has contributed to hundreds of newsletters but finds the most joy in writing a good subject line. In this edition of The Gift, we’re making the case for getting a gift for yourself.