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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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Food
14 BBQ Sauces you Never Knew Existed

The flavor of your average BBQ sauce is based upon the location it comes from. Whether it’s the ketchup-y style from Kansas City or one of the spicier offerings from The Lone Star State, the sauce on your ribs can usually get broken down geographically. These 14 bizarre BBQ sauces…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Abbey Road Coasters

Abbey Road is a place that needs no introduction. Just reading the words Abbey Road probably created a picture of The Beatles occupying the crosswalk in your head. Abbey Road Studios is located on the Abbey Road and is where The Beatles recorded the album Abbey Road. Yeah, we know, it gets…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Black+Blum Thermo-Pot

Ready for this? We don't have a microwave at the Cool Material offices. No, we're not Amish, we mostly just grab a bite to eat at one of the places nearby. For the days when we want a hot lunch, but don't want to crack open our wallets, there's the…

By Mike Newman
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DIY: Speakers

Anything involving wires usually scares off about half the DIY population. As guys, it’s something that should be embraced rather than feared. We’re not saying you need to get knee-deep in computer parts, but some basic work would be good for you. When it results in a new set of…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Red Cup Shot Glasses

Want to take your beer pong game to an epic new level? Try playing a few rounds with these guys. The quintessential outdoor party staple gets shrunk down to shot glass size with these Red Cup Shot Glasses. Everyone's standard tailgate beverage holster—the red Solo cup—is now available as adorable shot glasses. The…

By Mike Newman
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