It does a lot. The Always Pan is designed to replace your fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, nonstick pan, spatula, and spoon rest. It’s great for braising, searing, steaming, straining, sauteing, frying, boiling, serving, and even storing. Given that kitchen space — cabinet, counter, and otherwise — is often at a premium, particularly for families, a valuable benefit to the versatility of the Always Pan is that it can free up that space in your kitchen for other things or, blissfully, empty space....

The YETI Tundra, which kicked off the trend of indestructible luxury coolers with days of ice retention, has become one of the most cloned products ever, with little to no innovation in the competitive set to show for it. Enter Otterbox. You’ve likely owned at least one Otterbox iPhone case, but the company actually began life making water-resistant boxes 20 years ago. Otterbox boasts longer ice retention with their push into coolers, but usability is their truly defining feature....

So what is a mud kitchen? It’s basically a play kitchen outfitted for the backyard so kids can use it to create dirt and water concoctions. Whether built from scratch or made from an existing kitchen play set, mud kitchens are an excellent way to entertain kids — and have a greater benefit than preserving landscaping and corralling a messy outdoor activity. Mud play encourages mindfulness, builds fine motor skills, and promotes imaginative play, the latter of which is a major component of how kids make sense of their experiences....

But while we’re spending more, we’re getting less. Runaway inflation, sky-high gas prices, and plummeting stock and cryptocurrency markets overshadow positive economic indicators. As Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hikes interest rates to curb inflation, the employment rate is at risk and the vibe’s gone bad. Consumers and investors are hurting. “There’s no question in my mind that we’re in a recession,” says Howard Dvorkin, Chairman of Debt.com and personal finance guide....

Down to the goods. Created to align with the release of Despicable Me 3, Minion Turbo Dave is not only equipped with the standard suite of smartphone controls (he spins, he rolls, he boogies) but he (it?) also spouts classic Minion nonsense, comes with pre-loaded with games, and reacts to such gestures as clapping and waving hands. The manic, banana-obsessed creature also comes with a wide suite of innovative tools for STEM learning....

Bray Wyatt is a hugely talented performer, but his character has always been a poor fit for today’s WWE. The Bray Wyatt gimmick demands a company that’s willing to take risks, both in terms of content and storytelling. Successful horror-themed characters like the Undertaker and Kane got to ply their trade during the Attitude Era when new stars were being made and blood, mayhem, and literal crucifixions were fair game....

The album is out now from Tuff Gong International, and they’ve released the first single, “Brothers & Sisters,” along with an accompanying video, which Fatherly is pleased to debut. “Brothers & Sisters” blends their unique styles beautifully, as the song is warmhearted and catchy, and the simple, low-key video conveys the camaraderie and sense of brotherhood that went into creating a welcoming tune that kids can dance to and learn from....

Set in a generic version of the 1940s, the movie chronicles Ralphie Parker, a nine-year-old kid who dreams of receiving a BB gun for Christmas “with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time.” He asks his parents, and teacher, and even runs his request up the chain to the head honcho himself, a department store Santa Claus, but is met with a consistent refrain: “You’ll shoot your eye out....

As a book Far from the Tree received critical acclaim for Solomon’s open-eyed exploration of what it means to raise a child who is “different.” Solomon began the project as a way to come to terms with his own childhood as an eccentric homosexual boy raised by staunch heterosexual parents. He wanted, in particular, to delve into the experience of his mother who passed away before ever accepting his sexuality....

Using digital “deep fake” technology, YouTube channel Ctrl Shift Face has given us a video experience we never really wanted: An adult Sylvester Stallone, who speaks as Stallone, more or less, experiences the events of Home Alone, with an added twist that his parents are killed during their plane ride. Is it funny? Kind of? But, in truth, it’s more disturbing than anything. Watch it above if you dare. Home Alone is streaming on Disney+....

Warning: Spoilers ahead so if you want to watch Shazam! with fresh eyes, stop reading immediately. The mid-credits scene shows us the fate of Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, the film’s big baddie, who is trying to find his way back to the Rock of Eternity by scribbling the mysterious symbols onto his jail cell, to no avail. Suddenly, a mysterious voice tells Sivana that the Rock of Eternity is not the only source of magic and then alludes to greater magic that they will be able to harness together....

Fatherly caught up with Grunberg recently to talk about his foundation, TalkAboutIt.org. Plus, we picked his brain about what fathers can do to stay happy and avoid being that annoying guy who never asks for help. Tell me a little bit about why you founded TalkAboutIt.org Our oldest, Jake, when he was seven, he started having, what we came to learn, were seizures. We had no idea. He would stare out in space for a second and stare for five seconds....

I improvised this version of the game at a friend’s backyard cookout as a way to get my twin toddlers involved in the action when it became clear they were getting bored chasing the dog. After showing them how to drop the bean bags in each hole, they quickly took over, and I added the race component ⏤ running to, and sliding down, each board in between throws ⏤ to make it more fun and exhausting....

But these days, Disney and Fox are the same company, which means an eventual big-screen Avengers and X-Men crossover is coming. (Some fans even think Magneto or Professor X could show up in WandaVision!) In the shorter term though, it means that Wanda and Vision will cosplay as “themselves” in the new series. But, in order to get into that red costume with its bonkers headdress, Elizabeth Olsen had to fight to make sure the costume was super-accurate....

So what are the signs of loneliness in children, what is and isn’t a cause of concern, and what can you do to help a lonely child? Here’s what you can do better understand the signs and to mitigate loneliness at home. Signs of Loneliness in Young Children Yes, your child misses their friends and family members. “We used to think that infants and very young people didn’t form connections, but we know from research that they do,” says Jane Timmons-Mitchell, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University....

The Matt Damon Incident “My toddler woke me up one morning screaming for ‘Matt Damon.’ My sleepy mind couldn’t figure out why my toddler was screaming for this actor. After several minutes of her hysterical screaming I finally figured out she wanted to eat macadamia nuts, which were her favorite nuts. Her pronunciation was perfect, ‘Matt Damon, Matt Damon.’ Funny to tell this story now but in the moment it was absolute torture and confusion....

However, weeks later in mid-April, a video of the shooting was released which showed that Toledo, a child, was unarmed at the time of his death. He was shot while complying with police orders. This revelation has sparked national outrage, for the obvious reasons: a 13-year-old boy is dead, and the police’s claim that he had a gun when he was killed appears to be a lie. But advocates say that whether or not Toledo had a gun in the beginning of the sitution is irrelevant compared to the larger point: kids should not be killed by the police, no matter what....

Finding a baby name that’s unique, has long-term appeal, and goes well with your last name isn’t easy. If you’ve combed all the baby name books and tried all the name generators and are still stuck, consider finding inspiration in an Indian baby name. If your background is Indian, choosing an Indian baby name for your boy or girl is a great way to signify your baby’s heritage. But even if you have no relation to Indian culture, choosing a modern Indian baby name will ensure your child’s name is as unique and beautiful as they are....

It’s easy to find yourself in the past, in the future, or simply focusing on something else besides the present moment. Who isn’t guilty of this? Hell, we can’t be present all the time. But if you’re constantly being pulled away, you’ll feel increasingly alienated from loved ones and even yourself. If you can’t, say, play with your kids without always thinking about what needs to happen this weekend, or make dinner without running through a checklist, that’s not good for anyone....

You know the basics. Make a budget. Stick to the budget. Set goals and track spending. But whether big or small, saving money starts with having a clear reason, the more positive the better — the vacation, the basketball hoop — because “saving more” is too vague and won’t motivate you enough. “The more concrete, the easier it is to call on that reserve of willpower,” says Dayana Yochim, senior writer and editor at Investor....