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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
Drinks
Cana One Makes Thousands of Unique Beverages From Cold Brew to Cocktails

If you're anything like us, the average day in beverages is filled with a combination of juice, tea, coffee or cold brew, soda, seltzers, wine, and/or cocktails. Want to make all of those drinks with an almost endless supply of recipes, at the touch of a button, while doing almost…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
What Exactly Is an Irish Red Ale?

There are claims that traditional Irish ale has always had a red hue to it. Obviously including such a definitive word, “always”, takes an anecdotal observation and turns it into an objective absolutist statement, which is never a good idea with history. It’s probably more accurate to say that red…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Home
Home of Cozy Makes Upgrading Your Space Easier Than Ever

Whether you just closed on a new condo, upgraded to a house or sealed the deal on a larger apartment, it's a fair bet that you're going to need new furniture. Speaking from experience here, the brick and mortar furniture options suck, and the online options are nebulous at best.…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Gear
The James Brand Is Back With an Upgraded Ellis Multifunction Knife

Whether you're talking about their knives, everyday carry gear, or collaborative pieces, every single thing that bears The James Brand name is built-to-last, incredibly useful and purposefully designed. While we love their Redstone Outdoor Knife, Midland Titanium Key Hook, and TJB x Topo Designs Utility Capsule, the Ellis Multifunction Knife…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: Corpse Reviver #1

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. We recently featured the Corpse Reviver #1 in our guide to underrated and obscure cocktails. You've likely heard of this…

By John A. Paradiso
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