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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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Opinel No. 08 Arizona Ironwood Handle

We've long been impressed by Opinel's stylish and functional pocket knives. The latest release from the French knifemakers is this gorgeous Arizona Ironwood Handle version of the classic Opinel No. 08 knife. Arizona Ironwood is a rare semi-fossilized wood that's native to the Sonoran Desert in the Southwest United States.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Book a Night in The Grinch’s Cave

Apparently, 'tis the season of booking destinations from movies. Don't worry, we won't get grumpy about it. Because this cave-turned-winter-escape is modeled after the abode of the infamous storybook villain The Grinch. Spend the evening atop Mt. Crumpit overlooking Whoville (Boulder, Utah) in this Dr. Seuss-inspired 2 bedroom, 2 bath…

By John A. Paradiso
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Upgrade Your Gut Health and Overall Wellness with the Ultimate in Digestive Supplements

We feel like it's relatively common knowledge these days that better gut health leads to improved overall wellness, but how, exactly do you make that happen? Skip the obscure diets and Instagram fads because all you need is Probulin Total Care probiotic capsules. Unlike other options on the market, Probulin…

By Pat McLaughlin
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You Can Stay in the Lake Como Villa from House of Gucci

Ridley Scott's family crime drama House of Gucci has been the talk of Hollywood since the trailer revealed the over-the-top style of its cast. And now you too can embody that sense of fashion royalty by staying in the Villa Balbiano, where Scott filmed many of the scenes in House…

By John A. Paradiso
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Biolite SolarPanel

Power on the go is a must these days, but sometimes you're simply SOL when you're away from civilization. Biolite's SolarPanel 5+ requires just sunlight to power up your devices. The rugged panel has its own adjustable kickstand for optimal placement, and there's even an integrated sundial to set the…

By Amos Kwon
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