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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Our Go-to Albums for Hosting

7 albums that set the mood so you can worry about the food and whether you have enough ice.

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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About 10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About
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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About

Forget the usual suspects. We found worthwhile deals on menswear, watches, luggage, design, fragrance, books, and more.

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The Art of Cocktail Conversation

58 questions for better conversations at your next party.

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Dci BBQ Branding Iron

Well, your Father's Day shopping is done. No gift has ever screamed "Dad!" as much as this BBQ Branding Iron. To be fair, it is fairly awesome. Now you can personalize a message in the next Texas ribeye or porterhouse you serve up off the grill. Simply slide the letters…

By Mike Newman
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Bourbon Barrel Grill Wood

Don't be fooled, grilling season is a competition. If your neighbor invites you over for a cold one and a burger and that meat destroys anything that ever came off of your grill, well, it's time you get to work. Here's a simple but effective way to improve what you…

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August Smart Lock

As cool as some of these new "Smart Locks" are for our homes, we don't necessarily want to strap a huge hunk of metal on our door frame. Luckily, Yves Behar and August worked out a stylish and fun alternative. You can send access keys to anyone with a smartphone…

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Fin Coasters

Some people can start drinking their coffee as soon as it's served to them. They're effing crazy. We like to enjoy the taste of our food later on and prefer keeping our taste buds from being burnt to a crisp. Of course, we still want to get that delicious caffeine…

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Rogue Beard Beer

There are bizarre beers out there. Beers made with chili peppers, beers brewed to taste like pizza, and other interesting concoctions. Then there's Beard Beer. No it's not a joke, the beer is brewed with yeast extracted from Rogue's Brewmaster's glorious beard. While it sounds insane (and, frankly, it is) brewers have…

By Mike Newman
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