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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
Entertainment
Fine Art America Makes High-quality Art Affordable

For men looking for an art distributor that simplifies the process of finding attractive art, Fine Art America is a great place to start. Check out its comprehensive marketplace to discover new works, featured artists, and a wide range of wall art, tapestries, and a whole lot more. In addition,…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: Martini

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. The martini definitely has a pretty good marketing team. Few cocktails have so embodied class and elegance like the martini.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Kettler Frame HOI Bike

Design firm Forpeople’s collaboration with Kettler has done to home exercise equipment what Smeg did to kitchen appliances. By redefining the aesthetics of commonplace products, both brands were able to add a little bit of warmth and kitsch to their designs. A compact stationary bike with soft curves and homey…

By Brett Braley
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Home
Upgrade Your Space With This Old School Orbit Table Clock

We're well aware of the fact that you can check the time on a number of devices on your person or within arms' reach whenever you need to, but that will never change the fact that we love big, bold clocks. Even without smart notifications, a lack of connectivity, and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
The Best Birria Taco Recipes

Social media is a breeding ground for the latest and greatest trends in the culinary arts. It just takes one "influencer" to set off a chain reaction of foodie Instagram accounts to recreate the same dish over and over. Your feed will become full of alternate angles, step-by-step recipes, and…

By John A. Paradiso
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