From just the right book to just the right wheels, there are lots of ways to please all the mothers in your life when their special holiday rolls around.
Some ideas:
TECHNOLOGY
Give the gift of a heartbeat. in the shape of a heart that allows the wearer to record heart beats and play them back in pulses felt when the bauble is grasped. From a company called Bond Touch, the $99 necklace pairs with iOS and Android phones via Bluetooth. Instructions on how to record heartbeats using the pulse from a finger are included. An app stores multiple heartbeats for playback in the heart.
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Have at it on pricier options. But in the under $1,000 range, The Strategist91裸聊视频檚 Steven John recommends the for its versatility and superfast autofocus abilities, among other things.
BOOKS
91裸聊视频淭he Art of Feminism.91裸聊视频 This collection of art, illustration, photography and graphic design spans the feminist aesthetic over two centuries. The original book, out in 2018, has been revised to add 60 pages of material. It91裸聊视频檚 an from the suffragists and Judy Chicago to Zanele Muholi and Andrea Bowers. Chronicle Books. $45. Consultant editor Helena Reckitt. Written by Lucinda Gosling, Hilary Robinson and Amy Tobin.
91裸聊视频淗ead of Household: A Journal for Single Moms.91裸聊视频 Beth Raymer, a single mom, has put together aimed at reflection, and ways to help their lives go easier. 91裸聊视频淲hat are the top five things you wish people understood or acknowledged about your single-mom experience?91裸聊视频 she asks. Some estimates put the number of children in the U.S. being raised by single mothers at 15 million. Princeton Architecture Press. $24.95.
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SUPPORT ADOPTION
The nonprofit Helpusadopt.org sells symbolizing the family tree. It gives 100% of its proceeds to its grant program that helps families struggling with the cost of adoption. The bracelets come in a variety of colors and materials, including marble and glass. They91裸聊视频檙e also accentuated by gold beads with the group91裸聊视频檚 91裸聊视频淗elp Us Adopt91裸聊视频 signature. Available at Helpusadopt.org. Prices range from $50 for a single bracelet to $175 for a stack.
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FOR MOMS WHO ROLL
The folks at Oprah Daily put this bike on the And it91裸聊视频檚 a beaut. At $549.99, it comes in cream and seafoam green. It91裸聊视频檚 lightweight, European style and has seven speeds. Considered a commuter bike, it has an aluminum frame and painted fenders. Tires are slightly wider than traditional road tires. Available at REI.
Consider a new suitcase, either carry-on size or larger. There91裸聊视频檚 a huge selection out there so track down a sale.
Perhaps a balance ball would serve if your gift recipient is still working from home. There91裸聊视频檚 one that comes with $237.99. For new moms, a ball could double as a new baby activity.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODNESS
Walking poles are abundant. They91裸聊视频檙e walking poles that add an extra pound each for fuller-body intensity on a stroll or hike. The poles come with rubber soles made of the same material as car tires to help navigate a range of terrains. From Jetti Fitness, the poles come in lengths of petite (5 feet to 5 foot, 3 inches) to extra tall (5 feet, 11 inches to 6 feet, 2 inches). They come in blue, pink and yellow. A carry bag is included.
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91裸聊视频擫eanne Italie, The Associated Press
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