Grandparents are notoriously hard to shop for. They have everything, and usually don’t want much. The best gifts for grandparents either make their everyday routines a little easier or more luxurious, are things that they wouldn’t buy for themselves — like that fancy coffee maker, easy-to-use gadget, or extra-nice throw blanket — or are high in sentimental value. Gifts that lend themselves to connection are always meaningful, like a game the family can play together or an outing with the grandchildren. These gifts for grandma and grandpa all strike the right balance between thoughtful and nice. MEATER Block Premium Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer by Apption Labs Any self-respecting grillmaster grandparent will appreciate this gift. Because it does all the work...
Welcome back to lecture number two in our introductory-level course on “‘30’s Toon Education 101″. Last week got us past orientation, and at least allowed us to get our desks warm. This week, we knuckle down for more serious study, as animation begins to get itself past the rough-spots of pre-code anarchy, and learns how to spin its tales of schooldays in a more refined, audience-friendly manner. Some may view this as a step backwards in development, but none can doubt it was a move that kept the industry viable with little protest for the next twenty years. Animation further begins to wet its feet in puddles of rainbow hue, as the world of education begins to be illustrated in...
Sarah Gordon was not, shall we say, a conventional mother. She had 11 children, and by seven men. She was a devout Jehovah’s Witness, except when she wasn’t. And she had an arsenal of guns in a trunk, as well as a pistol in her bra for emergency use. (Sometimes trouble finds you.) She wasn’t particularly verbal in her love for her children. If she wrote a letter to daughter Mary, she would sign off, “Your mother, Sarah Gordon.” That was just natural reserve, according to Mary, now Mary Hill-Wagner. “You don’t have to slob all over people with your love. You can demonstrate your love,” Hill-Wagner says. “She was not a huggy, kissy person. It was something deeper than...
Give your eyes a break from the screen. There’s another indoor activity you can do that doubles as a brain booster for your mental health. A Jiggy puzzle is a puzzle so pretty you won’t want to break it apart. Founded by avid puzzler, Kaylin Marcotte, Jiggy is reimagining the world of jigsaw puzzles. Rather than showcasing your standard lighthouse or run-of-the-mill floral arrangements, Jiggy puzzles leave you with artwork that looks good long after completion, all designed by women artists from around the globe. Jiggy Puzzle, Jungle Afternoons — $49.00 Jiggy Puzzles aren’t your average puzzles. Each features stunning art, designed from women artists around the world. Shop Now From its packaging down to the final product, everything about...
