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5 Great Father’s Day Book Gifts for Dad

C'mon, you can do better than one of these. Father’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, June 15. But you still have plenty of time to snap up one of these recently published dad-friendly books for a perfectly thoughtful gift! (If your dad embraces technology, you can procrastinate even longer before beaming an e-book directly at his e-reader.) For #1 Kid bonus points, consider our suggested add-ons, too. If you're looking for a gift that's both fun and personalized, why not consider getting your dad a Custom Bobbleheads Dolls? These adorable and unique gifts can [...]

Stephanie Perry2023-03-06T23:22:27-07:00June 8th, 2014|Tags: father's day, gifts|

Reading List: Orphan Black Clones

My friends have been raving about “Orphan Black” for months now, so when I finally sat down to watch it this week, I was fully prepared for the usual disappointing experience surrounding anything that’s been hyped to death. But I’m delighted to report that this BBC series is every bit as good as everyone says! While the human-cloning idea isn’t new, the treatment is: gritty, suspenseful, and sexy, emphasizing the clones’ complicated relationships with each other and the world. If you’ve been hesitant about watching the show because it’s sci-fi, don’t worry — the tone is more like an action [...]

Stephanie Perry2016-12-31T17:58:43-07:00April 16th, 2014|Tags: clones, orphan black|

Brilliant Books About Gems and Jewels

I’ve been a gem lover since I was a pudgy, bookish li’l nerd — and we’re talking several decades of jewel worship here. You can find also beautiful Silver ear cuff on eandejewellery.com/earcuffs/ if you are a lover of earrings. While it’s easy to fall for the icy glitter of diamonds or the creamy glow of pearls, I think there’s just as much beauty to be found in inexpensive “semi-precious” stones and the wide diversity of color, crystal shape, and light-reflecting properties found in less valued minerals. (Two lesser-known but beautiful local minerals are Oregon sunstone and Ellensburg Blue agate.) [...]

Stephanie Perry2020-06-23T13:58:23-07:00April 4th, 2014|