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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen
By Andy Crump
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Lifestyle
What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska

Experiencing Alaska by dog was truly magical.

By Brandon Withrow
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Lifestyle
Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
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Lifestyle
The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

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

By Lanny Fuller
Health
Stress Less and Get Better Sleep With This Calm-Inducing Wearable

Too stressed to sleep? Maybe you're too anxious? What about lacking focus or unable to relax? The Apollo wearable takes care of everything by helping your body recover from stress, so you relax, focus, sleep better and feel better--without having to take something to help you sleep. Apollo sends silent,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Health
Lose Weight and Change Your Life for the Better With Noom

Losing weight and getting healthy is a difficult journey for almost all of us, but it doesn't have to be with Noom. After trying all of the restrictive diets and excessive workouts, the feeling of extreme frustration was rampant among all of us. When it comes down to it, weight…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Features
The Best Outdoor Furniture for Your Patio, Deck, and Backyard

Recently my husband and I finally bit the bullet (and dropped a few thou’) to build a courtyard in the back of the house. Inspired by Mediterranean-by-way-of-Appalachia, the garden is a beautifully clean space with tonal gravel and a potager with herbs and lettuces and tomatoes to the side of…

By Brett Braley
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Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: Aperol Spritz

Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. As yours truly is still in Italy, I figured I would continue the theme of Italian drinks and offer up…

By John A. Paradiso
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22 Actually Cool Things to Do in Summer 2022

Ah, summer. The days are longer. The cold drinks are flowing. And there's finally time for that big trip you've been wanting to take. While summertime can't always deliver on those grand adventures you've been craving, there's usually at least a little bit of time for rest and relaxation. Or…

By John A. Paradiso
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