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The rumblings of a surprising trend can be heard in the watch world: pocket watches are making a comeback. That’s right. The old-fashioned watch, preferred by sophisticated men up until around the early 20th century, is making a comeback, and not just with steampunk cosplayers. But what exactly constitutes a pocket watch anyway? In short, pocket watches are a timepiece with a chain that’s attached to a belt loop, waistcoat or lapel and kept either in the front of your pants, your suit or your jacket. But there’s a lot more to learn about pocket watches and, surprisingly, some great...

Why EDC a Prybar? EDC prybars have been pretty popular for a few years. You know what I’m talking about, the little metal prybars that are a couple of inches long and probably have a few other tools forced onto them. What are they good for? A prybar is the most effective tool to apply leverage to open something or pry it apart. On top of that, EDC prybars usually have other tools built into them like bottle openers, screwdrivers and wrench flats. They also make good keychains. Is an EDC prybar right for you? Keep reading to find out....

Whether you choose an affordable, straightforward baby changing table with open shelving (you can repurpose it later as a bar cart!) or a crib with a changing table or a changing table topper, you’ll want to keep these guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics in mind: Always supervise your child on the table, even if they’re buckled in. (This goes for teeny-tiny ones too, who can roll off with enough help from momentum.) The top of the table should be lower than the sides, and there should be a guardrail the entire way around. Your diapers, wipes and cream...

And first time dads need to feel special.That’s where gifts for new dads come in. Whatever you get him when his newborn arrives should spark joy, for sure, while also serving a practical purpose and making his life a little bit easier. And more fun. Here are some unique, memorable, and useful gifts for new dads that will help him navigate the early days of fatherhood while reminding him that he’s still cool. Best New Dad Gifts PAPERCLIP Changing Bag Why is this the best diaper bag and worth every penny? Because it was designed by two dads and has the most...

Kids are into cameras. So when considering items to spur your son or daughter’s outdoor creativity, a digital camera for kids should be your first thought. Why? Well, photography and video encourages your child to see the world differently while allowing him or her to create a kind of visual diary along the way. Without getting too poetic about it, photos are reminders of where we’ve been, people we’ve met, and stuff we’ve done. It makes experiences more visceral because you can relive them over and over again.  There are also innumerable secondary benefits to getting him or her behind...