Jackie Reeve

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Christine Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Jackie Reeve

Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsOur expert demystifies towel shopping—from plush terry to spa-like waffle—and reveals why that soft store feel is deceptive. Plus care tips to make them last.

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Jackie Reeve

I’ve been Wirecutter’s resident bedding writer for almost a decade, and in that time, hundreds of blankets, comforters, duvet covers, and sheets have made their way through my home—and my linen closet. I think about storage more than I should probably admit here on the internet, so naturally there are few things I love to look at more on social media than a well-organized closet. Sometimes I feel a pang of inadequacy when I see a video of perfectly folded towels in cute wicker baskets.

Nov 2, 2024 | nytimes.com | Jackie Reeve

When I was a kid and I stayed home sick from school, my mom would tuck me in on the couch and give me snacks, soup, and total control of our living room TV. I’ve never slept better. As I got older, when I had my wisdom teeth removed, when I had mono, when I was an exhausted new mom, she’d tuck me in to rest. I’m still an exhausted mom, so if I find myself with a rare kid-free afternoon, I take what my mama taught me and settle in on the couch for a glorious nap—with a few cozy essentials.

Oct 30, 2024 | nytimes.com | Jackie Reeve |Eve O'Neill

The pleasant squeeze of compression socks is meant to help boost circulation. It isn’t a magic health fix or performance enhancer, but it can feel fabulous. And many of the socks out there are downright stylish, to boot. To find the best compression socks, we consulted folks who wear them for all types of situations: during pregnancy, while working on their feet, for running, after working out, when traveling, and just because.

Oct 21, 2024 | nytimes.com | Jackie Reeve

Quilts live somewhere between a blanket and a comforter. At a basic level, a quilt is two sheets of fabric sandwiching a layer of insulation and then stitched together; that stitching is what makes a quilt, a quilt. But when made well, quilts are also a little magical, evoking comfort and cozy nostalgia, in a riot of colors or in quiet tones. We tested 14 quilts and found two marvelous ones that we love.