This week, as we near the end of 2025, the writers and editors of KQED Arts & Culture are reflecting on One Beautiful Thing from the year. ou’re entering your homemaker era,” my mother said earlier ...

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Kids’ socks can be surprisingly difficult to shop for. Too many of them sag or bunch up or wear out too quickly, and besides that, what kids need (and want) in a sock changes as they get older. When ...

The internet's favorite sock brand began with a mission that's easier said than done. Bombas founders David Heath and Randy Goldberg wanted to create quality socks that were better than basic ...

One dusty family photo album in my attic holds black-and-white snapshots of my mother and grandmother darning their socks in the early 1950s. “We used burnt-out light bulbs to hold them while we ...

When I decided to study geology, I had only seen two movies with female geologists: Volcano and Jurassic Park. They did not exactly convey what working as a geologist is like (thank goodness!). Would ...

We’re in peak summer activity time, with camping trips, fitness #goals, playdates, sports and vacations filling up the days and weekends. With all that running around, you want to be sure you’re ...

Millennial and Gen Z shoppers are becoming obsessed with compression socks. The product has historically been recommended to people with mobility issues to increase blood flow. New stylish versions of ...

Compression socks are a simple yet effective way to boost circulation, reduce swelling and fight fatigue, whether you’re recovering from a tough workout or managing poor circulation. The best ...