作为Wirecutter的作者,我最近参与了一期特别的播客节目,节目中我们邀请了众多同事分享他们今年购买的、并真正改善了他们生活的Wirecutter推荐产品。这些产品涵盖了生活方方面面,从提升家庭和谐的小巧加热器,到提升睡眠质量的奢华枕套,再到满足户外运动需求的专业防晒霜,无不体现着我们对高品质生活的追求。以下是我整理的同事们分享的18件好物,以及它们如何改善了他们的生活:
1. Mel Plaut:Vornado AVH10空间加热器
这台小巧的Vornado空间加热器不仅仅带来温暖,更化解了我与妻子关于室内温度的争执。它便携性极佳,可以轻松移动到任何需要取暖的地方,让每个人都能拥有舒适的温度,避免了不必要的家庭矛盾。它不再只是一件电器,更像是一份维护家庭和谐的“礼物”。
2. Ingela Amundson:Sterilite叠层洗衣篮
Sterilite叠层洗衣篮的外观或许普通,但其强大的收纳功能彻底改变了我的洗衣系统。它巧妙地利用垂直空间,将原本散落在各处的衣物有序地收纳起来,让洗衣区域看起来更加整洁,也提升了洗衣效率。
3. Annemarie Conte:Garmin Forerunner 165手表
我为丈夫购买的Garmin Forerunner 165手表,功能强大,非常适合跑步爱好者。它精准监测心率、速度和路线,并记录数据,帮助他更好地训练。这不仅满足了他的需求,更表达了我对他的关心。
4. Jackie Reeve:Donner DUC-1演奏尤克里里琴
为女儿购买的Donner DUC-1尤克里里琴,成功激发了她的音乐兴趣。它让她在课余时间有了新的爱好,并在音乐道路上不断进步。这让我看到了她对音乐的热情和天赋。
5. Brent Butterworth:JBL Go 4蓝牙音箱
JBL Go 4蓝牙音箱音质出众,防水防尘,非常适合旅行。它小巧便携,音质却丝毫不逊色于大型音箱,无论在家中还是外出旅行,都能带来高品质的音乐享受。
6. Katie Okamoto:HAY Matin台灯
HAY Matin台灯设计简约时尚,灯光柔和温暖,为我的小公寓增添了一份温馨舒适的氛围,提升了我的生活品质。
7. Zoe Vanderweide:Harper Wilde Bliss三角文胸
Harper Wilde Bliss三角文胸舒适透气,支撑性好,是我日常穿着的首选。它柔软亲肤,没有钢圈和填充物,穿着舒适无负担,而且支撑性也很好。
8. Liam McCabe:Gordon 20合一多功能工具
Gordon 20合一多功能工具小巧实用,价格合理,成为我日常生活中不可或缺的工具。它包含多种功能,能够满足日常生活中各种小工具的需求,而且价格也十分亲民。
9. Elissa Sanci:Trtl旅行枕头
Trtl旅行枕头虽然外观奇特,但却能有效改善飞机上的睡眠质量。它独特的造型能够有效支撑颈部,缓解旅途疲劳。
10. Alex Aciman:Comfort Colors 1717成人加重T恤
Comfort Colors 1717成人加重T恤面料柔软舒适,性价比高,成为我的衣橱新宠。它采用100%纯棉面料,柔软舒适,穿着体验极佳,而且价格也十分亲民。
11. Kathleen Squires:《纽约时报》高级定制生日纪念册
《纽约时报》高级定制生日纪念册是一份独具匠心的礼物,能够为寿星带来惊喜和感动。它不仅是一份礼物,更是一份珍贵的回忆。
12. Julia Bush:Adizero Adios Pro 3超级跑鞋
Adizero Adios Pro 3超级跑鞋提升了我的跑步速度和体验,让我对跑步这项运动更加热爱。
13. Claire Wilcox:Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+防晒霜
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+防晒霜防水效果好,适合水上运动,有效保护我的皮肤免受紫外线的伤害。
14. Jon Chase:Channel Master FLATenna电视天线
Channel Master FLATenna电视天线能够轻松接收免费的无线电视信号,解决了我在纽约市收看电视的难题。
15. Lauren Dragan:WhiteBark工作服全交叉后背围裙
WhiteBark工作服全交叉后背围裙舒适耐用,方便实用,成为我烘焙时的得力助手。
16. Dorie Chevlen:Cuisinart圆形翻转比利时华夫饼机
Cuisinart圆形翻转比利时华夫饼机制作的华夫饼美味可口,让我在家就能轻松享用美味早餐。
17. Christine Cyr-Clessette:Technivorm Moccamaster咖啡机
Technivorm Moccamaster咖啡机制作的咖啡口感极佳,满足了全家人的咖啡需求。
18. Kyra Blackwell:Lilysilk 25 Momme牛津信封奢华枕套
Lilysilk 25 Momme牛津信封奢华枕套柔软舒适,能够有效保护头发,减少毛躁,提升睡眠质量。
Rosie Guerin:ViscoSoft 3英寸记忆海绵床垫垫
ViscoSoft 3英寸记忆海绵床垫垫提升了沙发床的舒适度,让我在客卧也能拥有舒适的睡眠体验。
这些产品,虽然种类繁多,但都体现了我们对生活品质的追求,以及对实用性和舒适性的重视。它们不仅仅是简单的商品,更是我们生活中不可或缺的一部分,为我们的生活增添了更多色彩和便利。
Mel Plaut recommended the Vornado AVH10 space heater because it has been a lifesaver during cold weather and even helped reduce arguments with her wife about house temperature preferences. Her wife loves it so much that she carries it around the house, making it a marriage saver.
The Sterilite Stacking Laundry Basket transformed Ingela Amundson's laundry system by allowing her to use vertical space efficiently. It replaced a messy system of IKEA plastic bags, making laundry storage tidier and more organized.
Annemarie Conte chose the Garmin Forerunner 165 watch for her husband because he is an ultra-marathoner and needed a reliable replacement for his old watch. It offers features like heart rate monitoring, speed tracking, and route mapping, making it perfect for runners.
The Donner DUC-1 Concert Ukulele reignited Jackie Reeve’s daughter’s love for music. After joining an afterschool ukulele club, her daughter became so enthusiastic that she returned to private guitar lessons, combining both instruments.
Brent Butterworth loves the JBL Go 4 Bluetooth speaker for its excellent sound quality, portability, and durability. It’s IPX7 rated, making it waterproof and dustproof, and he even uses it in the shower daily. It impressed audiophiles at a luncheon, despite its small size.
Katie Okamoto loves the HAY Matin Table Lamp for its minimalist yet warm design, featuring a folded paper lampshade and slender brass base. It transformed her small apartment, making the space feel more personal and inviting.
Zoe Vanderweide loves the Harper Wilde Bliss Triangle Bralette for its comfort, support, and design. It’s a smooth, stretchy pullover style with adjustable straps, a snug band, and a triangle cut that prevents uniboob. It’s the only bra she wears when not testing others.
Liam McCabe became a fan of the Gordon 20-in-1 Multi-Tool because it’s affordable ($40) and practical. It fits in his coin pocket and provides quick access to tools he uses daily, making it a worthwhile investment compared to more expensive options.
The Trtl Pillow allowed Elissa Sanci to sleep comfortably on flights for the first time. Despite its silly appearance, the fleece scarf with a plastic insert supports her neck, enabling her to sleep for hours during long flights.
Alex Aciman loves the Comfort Colors 1717 Adult Heavyweight Tee for its thick, garment-dyed cotton, relaxed yet flattering fit, and vintage feel. At $10, it’s an affordable and high-quality option that he now owns in multiple colors.
Kathleen Squires chose the New York Times Premium Birthday Edition book as a unique and personalized gift for a friend’s milestone birthday. It features front pages from the New York Times for every year of the recipient’s life, making it a thoughtful and memorable present.
The Adizero Adios Pro 3 super shoes shaved almost 45 seconds off Julia Bush’s mile time, making her feel faster and more excited about running. The carbon plate and stacked sole provided a bouncy, comfortable experience, even for a casual runner.
Claire Wilcox recommends the Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ for its effectiveness in water and sun exposure. It’s a physical sunscreen with zinc and titanium dioxide, doesn’t leave a white cast, and is made in Australia, meeting her dermatologist’s recommendation.
Jon Chase loves the Channel Master FLATenna because it allows him to watch over-the-air TV channels in New York City without a cable subscription. It’s a simple, low-tech solution for accessing free broadcasts like the Super Bowl and World Series.
Lauren Dragan loves the WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back Apron for its soft, breathable material and multiple pockets. It’s comfortable to wear during baking and reminds her of family celebrations, making it a sentimental and practical addition to her kitchen.
Dorie Chevlen recommended the Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker because it’s perfect for making delicious waffles, even for someone living alone. She emphasized that you don’t need to wait for a specific life stage to enjoy a waffle maker, as it’s a versatile and delightful appliance.
Christine Cyr-Clessette loves the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT coffee maker because it makes coffee as good as a pour-over but is much more convenient. It’s a family favorite, especially since her kids started drinking coffee, making mornings easier and more enjoyable.
Kyra Blackwell loves the Lilysilk 25 Momme Oxford Envelope Luxury Pillowcase for its thick, sleek silk that protects her curly hair while she sleeps. It prevents frizz and breakage, making it a must-have for her, even when traveling.
Rosie Guerin recommends the ViscoSoft 3-inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper for its ability to transform a pullout couch into a comfortable, luxurious sleeping surface. It provided her with a great night’s sleep in her parents’ new guest room.
From a space heater that saves a marriage to sunscreen that saves a surfer’s skin, Wirecutter’s staff opens up about the best things they bought in 2024.
Guests: We heard voicemails from Wirecutter staffers including Mel Plaut, Ingela Amundson, Annemarie Conte, Jackie Reeve, Brent Butterworth, Katie Okamoto, Zoe Vanderweide, Liam McCabe, Elissa Sanci, Alex Aciman, Kathleen Squires, Julia Bush, Claire Wilcox, Jon Chase, Lauren Dragan, and Dorie Chevlan.
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