Charity shops could be getting a boost this Christmas with a quarter of adults expecting to buy second-hand gifts for children, according to a survey by Oxfam.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Marisha Pessl about her new book for teens. The idea for the twist-filled thriller "Darkly" came out of her girlhood love of board games.
Sand the board in the direction of the grain (for end-grain boards, pick any direction to sand and stick with it). Once the sandpaper becomes clogged or worn down, switch to a new piece.