What Wirecutter staffers are giving this year

Our gift editor’s philosophy on the season [What we’re gifting this holiday season]( [Two sets of hands each holding a wrapped present.]( iStock/Svetlana_nsk Hey, Hannah Morrill here, editor of all things gifts coverage. At Wirecutter, we spend our working days tracking down the absolute best stuff in every category: things that make both shopping and living smoother, more sustainable, and, most importantly, more joyful. And so it follows that by the time the holiday season rolls around, we’re all brimming with excellent ideas for our own loved ones. We’ve spent the past few weeks telling you what to get everyone your list—now it’s our turn. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›]( It’s always a pleasure to tap into the boundless expertise of fellow colleagues, and [our annual staff compilation]( is a chance to do just that. At first glance, the selects are what you might expect from us: Highly useful and affordable options, from the [$10 spa headband]( from senior style editor Jennifer Hunter to [an exquisite $75 cashmere sweater]( from deputy editor Jason Chen. (He owns several.) Sure, there’s a $65 price split between the two picks, but both are pleasing, life-improving, and represent excellent long-lasting value. Classic Wirecutter. Rozette Rago But this year, our staffers also surprised me. Intern Sarah Gennett came through with the most beautiful [beginner’s embroidery kit]( I’d ever seen. Staff writer Elissa Sanci had me in stitches with the [air freshener with her face on it]( that she’s gifting her family. And then there were the most [eye-catching, novel napkins]( from Jacob Baker, a senior software engineer. The friends and family of Wirecutter are a lucky bunch. [Take a peek at the full list]( if you’d like to pass on a little magic, too. State Which brings me to my gifting philosophy for this year. It’s called—wait for it—take it easy. This mantra was inspired by the arrival of my second child, and the demolition of my spare time for all eternity. (Kids or not, I’m sure a lot of our readers can relate to that crunch.) “Instead of hemming and hawing over the perfect colorway or price or doodad, I was more decisive, and hopefully more successful.” I didn’t follow my own advice to gift-muse year round. I didn’t pick up a single early gift. I missed the fabulous Cyber Week sales. But a funny thing happened: Because I had less time to shop around, I had to be more targeted with my selects. Instead of hemming and hawing over the perfect colorway or price or doodad, I was more decisive, and hopefully more successful. If something was a great gift, came highly recommended from a trusted source, or struck my fancy, I nabbed it and moved on. I took it easy, and even in one of the busier seasons of my life, have found time to enjoy the holidays. I hope you will, too. Today’s gift idea [The Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow.]( 30 dAYS OF GIFTS [For the restless sleeper]( We’ve found shredded-foam pillows can be life changing, both in comfort and in their impact on sleep quality. [This one]( offers firm support for back- and side-sleepers and no chemical smell. [Get the Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow]( [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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