Daily HarvestDaily Harvest’s delivery service. Now more than a humble but hearty smoothie subscription (though they still offer those, and they are delicious), Daily Harvest now offers a wide variety of quick-prep, superfood-packed meals and snacks. They’ll have their pick of oat bowls piled high with fresh fruit and gluten- and dairy-free flatbreads with colorful vegetable toppings and cauliflower crust. Gifted subscriptions are based on a number of items or scoops (oh, yes, there’s ice cream), or a flat monetary amount so they can spend as they please. … [Read more...] about The best subscription services to gift over the holidays
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15 books that ‘Fast Company’ staff are giving for the holidays
We Keep the Dead Close by Becky CooperRecommended by Yasmin Gagné is nominally an investigation into a 50-year-old murder involving Harvard’s archaeology department. It’s really about the culture of sexism in academia and how a powerful university can get involved with law enforcement and news coverage, and protect its staff and reputation. What links both of these book choices? Their pink covers look great on a bookshelf! Lydia Davis’s pale pink tome is minimalist and elegant, while We Keep the Dead Close‘s cover is a funky hot pink. … [Read more...] about 15 books that ‘Fast Company’ staff are giving for the holidays
The best Cyber Monday clothing sales at NorthFace, Outdoor Voices, Madewell, and more
The North Facehim and her, which are eco-friendly and insulated—even when wet. If your tastes run more toward TNF’s legendary fleece, try the ultra soft, ultra warm Campshire hoodie for women or a classic men’s full-zip Gordon Lyons fleece. The company will be adding even more technical jackets on Cyber Monday, so check back for new deals. … [Read more...] about The best Cyber Monday clothing sales at NorthFace, Outdoor Voices, Madewell, and more
Designer puzzles became a surprise hit during the pandemic. These are our favorites
Piecework Puzzles“Forbidden Fruit.” She also recommends “Life of the Party” for those seeking a challenge. “It has the most blue background and is essentially a version of a gradient puzzle,” she adds. “It’s very polarizing.” … [Read more...] about Designer puzzles became a surprise hit during the pandemic. These are our favorites
Fast Company now accepting applications for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2021
Fast Company is now accepting applications for our annual Best Workplaces for Innovators awards. This marks the third year we will be recognizing companies and organizations around the world that most effectively empower employees at all levels to improve processes, create new products, or invent whole new ways of doing business. … [Read more...] about Fast Company now accepting applications for Best Workplaces for Innovators 2021