In addition to being a source of crucial information, magazines can also be fanned across a coffee table to conceal almond-butter stains or rolled into a handy bopping device to stun tarantulas. Get a steady supply of spider-boppers with today's deal: for $9, you get a one-year subscription to Akron Life & Leisure magazine (a $19.95 value). This monthly publication highlights Akron and the surrounding region of Summit, Portage, Medina, and Stark counties.

Akron Life & Leisure features local places, people, and events divided into four categories: food and dining, arts and entertainment, home and garden, and beauty and wellness. Recent articles include "Cool Jobs" to have in Akron, "Container Gardening Basics", and "Take a Hike", which encourages exploration of local hiking trails. Each issue provides a calendar of upcoming events, so you can find the ideal occasion to wear a bolo tie made of narwhal ivory. Subscribe online; allow four to six weeks for your subscription to begin.