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Our curated collection of buying guides tailored for gifting, hobbies and beyond.

The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 5/1)
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The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 5/1)
By Cool Material
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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Cool Material Valentine’s Day Guides, 2026

Gifts for her, gifts for him, and solo trips for you.

By Cool Material
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The Cool Way to Skip Valentine’s Day (Hint: Leave Town)

From heartbreak butlers to experiences designed for solo travelers, these are the anti-Valentine's trips to treat yourself to.

By Hayley Domin
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The Best Gifts for Music-Lovers 2021

Giving the music enthusiast in your family the gift of more music is the easiest way to their hearts (and ears), but think outside of the streaming services and MediaMonkey libraries; find gifts that speak to their love of a good tune instead of getting them more good tunes. Need…

By Andy Crump
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Fashion
Beloved Retro Ski Apparel Brand Mother Karen’s is Back

Mother Karen's is one of those apparel brands that was seemingly lost to history. The small ski apparel brand earned a cult following in the 80s among skiers, surfers, skaters, and BMXers. The color-blocked powder jacket with the oversized Kangaroo pouch is instantly recognizable and carries it with all of…

By John A. Paradiso
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Father's Day
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021: Cooking

Whether your dad is cheffing it up in the kitchen, a master of the backyard grill, or prefers ordering takeout, there's a good chance he could use a cooking upgrade. Father's Day is fast approaching so we put together a list of 12 of the best cooking gear to gift…

By John A. Paradiso
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021: Travel

As the world begins to open up and the prospect of traveling becomes more real, we're starting to plan out upcoming adventures. And we're sure you and your family are too. So, with Father's Day just around the corner, we put together a list of travel essentials that double as…

By John A. Paradiso
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021: Drink

Give dad the gift of high-class beverages this Father's Day. Whether his bar cart could use an upgrade or you just want to split an exciting new summer-ready wine, we've got you covered. Below are twelve of the best drink gifts to give dad for Father's Day 2021.

By John A. Paradiso
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