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Lifestyle

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

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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
Lifestyle
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
Gifts
The Best Home Gifts for 2024

Home is where the heart is. So gift with your heart and shop for the best home decor items and furniture this holiday season.

By Cool Material
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The Best Fitness Gifts of 2024

From top-tier home workout gear to treats for cold-weather athletes, here are some of our very best gift ideas this year.

By Jen Glennon
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Drinks
The 5 Best Halloween Beers to Drink Right Now

Forget pumpkin ale: There’s a seasonal craft beer to satisfy everyone’s cravings on Halloween.

By Andy Crump
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The Best Bourbons Under $200

You don’t have to spend the equivalent of a car payment to get your hands on a great bottle of bourbon. There are stellar whiskeys to be found between $100 and $200.

By Christopher Osburn
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The Best Grocery Store IPAs to Drink Right Now

Some of the best examples of the style are available at your neighborhood beer or grocery store.

By Christopher Osburn
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