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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
Why Sweet and Spicy Cocktails Are Trending and How to Make Them
By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen

A new indie horror standout (and a not-so-great studio effort) sent us down the rabbit hole of Frankenstein films that get truly, gloriously strange.

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
Travel
Alaska Airlines Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Airplane

To properly celebrate May 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars day, Alaska Airlines rolled out the red carpet on a special edition Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Airplane. This Star Wars-themed Boeing 737-890 sports painted illustrations of the Millennium Falcon, a TIE fighter, and porgs. The airplane was designed to be the official…

By John A. Paradiso
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Home
Craighill Match Striker

Matchboxes are convenient, but they don’t really add anything to your room. They’re chucked in a drawer or a cabinet until they’re needed for the ten seconds it takes to light something, then they’re chucked right back in. The Match Striker from Craighill aims to add a little display value.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Features
The Best Negroni Cocktail Recipes

For years we've seen the rising Italian influence on modern cocktails. While whiskey and bourbon still likely reign supreme, there's been a growing fervor around Italian spirits like the aperitivo or amaro. The Aperol Spritz had its moment in the limelight but one particular cocktail seems to have continued apace:…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
STEAL: Up To 90% Off Clearance Items at Nordstrom Rack

When it comes to stylish purchases on a budget, you can't go wrong with Nordstrom Rack. While their deals are always good, they're not always what we would classify as steals... except for right now when they're offering up to 90% off thousands of items. Shoes, jackets, slippers, watches, wallets,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
How to Shuck an Oyster Without Hurting Yourself

If you're looking to add some interactivity to your next dinner party, there are few better ways than having folks shuck their own oysters. Invite friends over for a backyard oyster fest and it'll be the party of the year. But, we'd recommend a little preparation and care before you…

By John A. Paradiso
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