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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
Home
Reekon’s Smart Tape Measure Will Blow Your Mind

As much as well love tools, you only need a handful to complete most basic home improvement tasks. While we generally prefer an old-school "if it ain't broke" mentality when it comes to the basics like hammers, drills, screwdrivers, and tape measures, we're making an exception for the Reekon T1…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Health
Transform Your Overall Health, Performance, and Recovery With InsideTracker

If you're like us, you had no idea that blood testing is important for athletes. There are five main blood biomarkers related to performance and recovery, and by tracking these biomarkers throughout your training cycle, you can transform your overall health, performance and recovery. That's where InsideTracker comes in with…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Home
Upgrade Your Kitchen With the Best Cast Iron on the Market

When it comes to pans you can use for just about anything, there's cast iron and everything else. Whether you're pan-frying chicken, searing steaks, roasting vegetables, or even making biscuits, a good cast iron skillet is something you'll use everyday. That's where Smithey comes in with their USA made cast…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Home
Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder

Once your home is tricked out with all the best "smart" devices, it's only a natural progression to take it outside. The Bird Buddy might be the most charming use of "smart" home technology by combining a bird feeder with what is essentially a doorbell video cam. The Bird Budy…

By John A. Paradiso
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Food
Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler

Igloo Coolers has introduced a brand new colorway for its excellent Trailmate Journey Cooler. This beefy cooler is like an all-terrain beer fridge. With THERMECOOL™ insulation, eco-friendly insulation that guarantees ice retention for four days, and ample room for over 100 12-oz cans, the Igloo Trailmate Journey Cooler is perfect…

By John A. Paradiso
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