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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in July 2026.

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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

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What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

STEAL: Save Big During Huckberry’s Annual Summer Sale

While we will always love a huge big box store annual closeout sale, there's something to be said for getting best-in-class merchandise--from brands you might have never heard of before--at a discount during said sales that might not be from big box retailers. That's where Huckberry comes in to save…

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One of the Most Beloved Texas Breweries Now Makes Vodka, Moonshine, and Gin

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. It never made sense to me that more breweries don't have small distilling operations attached to them. Roughly speaking, you have to make beer to make whiskey--whiskey wash is…

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Bricknic Cooking Brick

Want to expand your culinary skills? Then look no further than the Bricknic Cooking Brick. The Cooking Brick boasts the perfect balance of form and function. Constructed with high-quality materials, this multipurpose cooking companion ensures even heat distribution for flawless results. Based on the East African method that involves clay…

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Introducing Oxfordhill’s Game-Changing Styling Clay for Thicker Hair

Tired of bad hair days? Join the TikTok revolution with Oxfordhill's Texture Styling Clay. This cult favorite in men's hair care is taking the world by storm. With just five ingredients—Bentonite, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, and a minimal fragrance—it offers a high hold and natural matte…

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How to Use a Blowtorch to Transform Your Cooking

Tune into any Netflix cooking show and you're bound to see blowtorches used in the kitchen. Sure, blowtorches look cool on camera, but their use by culinary professionals isn’t just for show. They can truly revolutionize your culinary skills by allowing for easy caramelizing, searing, and finishing of dishes just…

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