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The Cool Gift Guides of 2026
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The Cool Gift Guides of 2026
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

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Good Taste. Better Prices.

The Best Deals on Gear, Tech, Style, and Everyday Essentials. New Picks Added Daily. 

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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2022: 50 Under $50

Where would we be without all of the amazing, strong and inspiring Moms and Mother figures in our lives? Its hard to find the perfect gift to sum up how much we love her, but we can certainly try. Here is a collection of 50 gift ideas under $50 that…

By Sarah Mastriano
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The Best Negroni Cocktail Recipes

For years we've seen the rising Italian influence on modern cocktails. While whiskey and bourbon still likely reign supreme, there's been a growing fervor around Italian spirits like the aperitivo or amaro. The Aperol Spritz had its moment in the limelight but one particular cocktail seems to have continued apace:…

By John A. Paradiso
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A Comprehensive History of IKEA and Swedish Design

IKEA is one of those companies that it’s impossible to imagine the world without. We can easily picture Frederick Douglass scribbling away at a Lommarp, Emerson reclining at Walden Pond in a Hamnön, and the warrior queen Boudica sticking a few Roman heads on top of a few Tågarp. But…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Bucket Hats for Summer 2022

There were many things I loved about the ’90s. Acerbic sitcoms about New Yorkers. Space Jam. Dr. Pepper chapstick. But a trend I’m more than happy about is the return of the bucket hat. Yes, this oddly-shaped piece of headwear has been cropping up more and more over the last…

By Brett Braley
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How to Shuck an Oyster Without Hurting Yourself

If you're looking to add some interactivity to your next dinner party, there are few better ways than having folks shuck their own oysters. Invite friends over for a backyard oyster fest and it'll be the party of the year. But, we'd recommend a little preparation and care before you…

By John A. Paradiso
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