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Spring is swingin’ and summer is coming in hot. If you haven’t already ditched your wool pants, chances are you’re sweating, shopping for spring clothes or both. Men’s chinos are everywhere right now and are exactly what you need to crank your work wardrobe into high gear.  The best men’s chinos, like your stay-at-home sweats, are built for both speed and comfort, especially when the weather heats up. They’re a great change from the typical suit pant or the trouser you’ve been wearing since October and offer something more appropriate for the warm-weather seasons. Even during the work-from-home grind, wearing...

Kids know this, too, and, understandably, want in: most kids love to “fix” and “build” (ie., bang things together) with play tools. But a great kids’ tool set, one that looks good and is well made, goes way beyond just being an engaging and fun toy. Not only are tool sets a solid way for kids to burn off some energy, they also help kids develop fine and gross motor skills and hone hand-eye coordination, because pounding a hammer or working a saw takes effort and focus. Tools are also what are called “real-world toys,” which mimic what kids see...

There’s just the best baby bottle that works for you and your baby. But if you’re trying to use less plastic, we highly recommend stainless steel baby bottles. That’s why choosing a baby bottle can be confounding and intensely frustrating, and turn into a very pricey foray into trial and error. And while companies claim that some bottles are better for gassy babies, while others are better for breastfed babies, there’s really no scientific data that supports those claims. Plastic bottles are the most common, by far, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against microwaving formula or breast milk...