October 18, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Who’s hot for teacher?

TAKE
Chimpanality Quiz
What: Answer questions to find out which chimp has a personality similar to yours (and learn how to help the 1,300 chimps confined to life in research labs in the U.S.).
Why: You’re a chimp off the old block.
Where: Online at hsus.org.

CARRY
Zac Posen’s Tote for Teachers
What: One hundred percent of proceeds from this Italian leather bag go to TeachersCount, a nonprofit dedicated to educator appreciation.
Why: You’re teacher’s pet.
Where: Online at toteforteachers.org.

BUY
Rotating Wall Outlets
What: Prevent one giant plug from hogging the entire socket by installing this genius invention.
Why: Get plugged in.
Where: Online at 360electrical.com.

READ
Cleopatra’s Nose: 39 Varieties of Desire
What: New Yorker staff writer Judith Thurman’s brilliant new collection of essays covers topics from Coco Chanel to tofu production.
Why: She nose everything.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

USE
Beauty Magnets
What: These reusable facial magnets purport to reduce wrinkles, soothe, and lift in as little as 30 minutes a day.
Why: Opposites attract.
Where: Online at shopintuition.com.