Let's get cozy

Plus: The best holiday photo cards, budgeting apps, and more [How to make your home feel like a cozy cabin]( [An illustration of a yule log burning in a TV box.]( Dana Davis The exact meaning of cozy varies from person to person. For some, it means curling up with a good book and some vintage vinyl. Others may prefer the sound of a burning yule log to a freshly baked hot dish. As we head into winter, we recommend that you grab some of [our personal favorite hygge household items]( to give you the warm and fuzzies. When you buy through our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn more ›]( [Noise-induced hearing loss in kids is a problem—here’s what we recommend]( Noise exposure is a lot like sun exposure: If it’s long enough and bright enough, you’ll burn. Hearing loss is extremely common in the US, especially among children. Though you can’t chase your kid around all day with a decibel tracker, there are a few best practices parents should keep in mind to protect little ears. Always have hearing protection on hand, and tweak their devices to set max volume limits. We recommend using volume-limiting headphones for younger children and noise-canceling ones for teens. The [Puro Sound Labs BT2200]( headphones are our favorite for kids, and our favorite noise-canceling headphones are the [Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet](. All of the recommendations [in our guide]( allow for these volume controls and are customized for different uses, like gaming, travel, and music. Read more about [how to protect children’s hearing](. [More this week]( [Three holiday photo cards of a family.]( [Send seasonal greetings]( A physical holiday card is a meaningful way to spread festivities, especially in our busy digital world. We’ve spent six holiday seasons testing photo-card services. [Here are our favorites](. [An illustration of objects that can be found when cleaning a radiator, including an old pacifier, a penny and a paperclip.]( [How to clean your radiator]( Don’t let your radiator go neglected for years. [Built-up gunk]( prevents your home from heating up efficiently, and it can even be the source of unpleasant smells. [A laptop and cell phone displaying a VPN service in use next to a cup of coffee.]( [Protect your privacy online]( A virtual private network, or VPN, adds a layer of security to your web browsing by hiding your IP address. It still might not be the best solution for everybody. [Here’s what you need to know](. [A phone displaying a budgeting app.]( [The golden rule of personal finance]( If you want your bank account to grow, spend less than you earn, and save the rest. By tracking your spending habits, [these budgeting apps]( will help you with this goal. [This week's best deals]( [The Saatva Classic (Queen).]( [Saatva Classic (Queen)]( [Deal price: $1174]( | Street price: $1500 $400 off all other sizes except twin An innerspring mattress is right for you if you sleep hot, you like strong edge support, and you hate feeling sunk in your bed. The Saatva is great for all sleepers, including those who like to switch positions throughout the night. In our tests, fans of the Saatva repeatedly noted that it had the “right” amount of bounce. They also liked the softness at the surface, describing it as cushiony, not “lumpy.” [Buy now from Saatva]( [The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Carry-On Travel Backpack.]( [Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Carry-On Travel Backpack]( [Deal price: $140]( | Street price: $200 The Cotopaxi is our favorite small carry-on bag for most situations. With its easy-to-pack clamshell design and highly-adjustable straps, it's a great all-around bag for any traveler who wants to pack light. It's easy to organize and comfortable to wear. We also appreciate its waterproof and durable polyester construction. [Buy now from REI]( [The Fully Jarvis Standing Desk.]( [Fully Jarvis Standing Desk]( [Deal price: $718]( | Street price: $844 All sizes & configurations 15% off The ideal ergonomic positioning in a WFH setup involves a mix of standing and sitting. An electric, height-adjustable standing desk allows you to tweak your desk configuration with the push of a button. The Fully Jarvis Standing Desk is attractive and pleasant to work on. And thanks to its smaller frame, this desk is a particularly great option for people who are under 5-foot-4. [Buy now from Fully]( [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving these, [unsubscribe here](. 
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