When I found out I was expecting, the questions started immediately, about food, symptoms, labor, and what comes after, so I spent several weeks reading and comparing five What to Expect books. I read the classic pregnancy guide, the updated…
My kitchen needed a full reset, with mismatched pans that stuck, warped, and heated unevenly, so I spent a month testing five Carote pots and pans sets. I cooked breakfast, simmered sauces, seared meat, and boiled pasta in each set,…
I rolled my ankle badly during a basketball game, and after the swelling went down I needed a brace I could trust to get back on the court, so I spent a month testing five Med Spec ASO ankle stabilizers.…
My ironing board cover had become scorched, stained, and thin, which meant the board mesh was starting to show through onto my shirts, so I spent three weeks testing five Whitmor covers and pads. I ironed dress shirts, linens, and…
My old microwave died midweek, which is the worst possible timing, so I spent a month testing five Toshiba countertop models in two sizes to find the right replacement. I reheated leftovers, defrosted meat, popped popcorn, and cooked vegetables in…
My toddler recently decided she wants to feed herself, which is wonderful in theory and messy in practice, so I spent two weeks testing five Munchkin toddler utensil sets at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I watched how easily each fork…
I have always loved watching birds and ball games from a distance, but my old binoculars were heavy and stayed home, so I spent a month testing five compact Occer pairs on hikes, at games, and in the backyard. I…
I cook most nights for my family, and my old frying pan had reached the point where eggs stuck no matter how much oil I used, so I spent three weeks testing five Sensarte pans side by side. I fried…
I drink two cups of coffee every morning, and for years I used whatever creamer was on sale, until I realized how much the creamer changes the cup. For the past month I tested five Coffee Mate powder creamers, from…
My skin had started looking dull, with peach fuzz catching the light and makeup sitting unevenly no matter what primer I used. For the past month I tested the Kitsch Dermaplane Razor in five colors and pack sizes, using it…