Elissa Sanci

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The Best Prime Day Sleep Deals, No Matter What’s Keeping You Awake

By: Elissa Sanci

Falling asleep is tough, staying asleep can be even harder, and once morning comes, getting out of bed can feel just as impossible. This Wirecutter-approved sleep gear can help — and it’s on sale, too!

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11 Surprising Things You Can Put in Your Dishwasher (And 7 You Can’t)

By: Elissa Sanci

Here’s what can — and can’t — go for a spin in the dishwasher. (Your wine glasses are in the clear!)

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This Swaddling Arm-Supporting Sling Gives Me T-Rex Arms. It’s My Most Comfortable Travel Accessory.

By: Elissa Sanci

The Armbie is a useful (and silly-looking) travel accessory, but I think it's just as helpful when I’m lounging on the couch, too.

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This Visual Timer Helps Me Get Things Done, Even on the Days My Brain Wants Me to Bed Rot

By: Elissa Sanci

When I have a lot to do but can’t stop procrastinating, this visual timer keeps me on track.

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The Gadget That Fixed My 8-Hour Screen Time Habit

By: Abigail Keel, Elissa Sanci, Caira Blackwell

It’s tough breaking a phone addiction. The Brick physically locks you out of distracting apps, making it harder to mindlessly scroll.

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How to Drown Out Noisy Neighbors, According to Dorm RAs

By: Elissa Sanci

College kids can be pretty noisy neighbors. Here’s how veteran RAs drown out the sound and reclaim their peace.

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How Hairstylists Tackle Their Toughest Clients: Their Kids

By: Brooklyn White, Elissa Sanci

Hair-care professionals gave us tips on how to master — and speed up — your child’s morning hair routine.

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These Hikers Are Trekking Up to 2,600 Miles at a Time. Here’s How They Take Care of Their Feet.

By: Trey French, Elissa Sanci

We talked to thru-hikers who have collectively walked tens of thousands of miles. Here’s how they keep their feet moving on the trail.

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The Macaroni-Shaped Pillow That Soothed My Aching Neck

By: Elissa Sanci

I ditched traditional, flat pillows for one shaped like elbow pasta. Now I can’t sleep without it.

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Wearing Shoes in the House is... Actually Totally Fine, According to Owen Thiele and Lucy Freyer from FX's 'Adults'

By: Elissa Sanci

Owen Thiele and Lucy Freyer of FX’s “Adults” give their verdicts on the roommate antics they’ll tolerate — and the ones they absolutely won’t.