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Lifestyle

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

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Cool Material
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
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The Best 10 Stouts To Drink on a Cold Day

While there’s rarely a bad time for a good IPA, pilsner, or wheat beer, winter is the season of darker, maltier beers. Specifically, stouts. Dark (and sometimes pitch black) in appearance and loaded with flavors like roasted malts, dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee, stouts are well-suited for cold weather. The…

By Christopher Osburn
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The 8 Best Beard Trimmers To Keep Your Facial Hair in Check

Grooming and maintaining a beard is no easy feat. It takes time, patience, and the right tools to keep your facial hair in check.

By Cool Material
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Cin-Gerbread Toast Crunch House Kit

Spice up your holiday traditions with Cinnamon Toast Crunch's bold entry into the world of festive cookies – the Cin-Gerbread House Kit. For those who crave a unique blend of creativity and cereal love, this DIY masterpiece comes complete with everything you need to construct a whimsically delicious gingerbread house.…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 6 Kitchen Knife Types Every Home Needs

A good set of kitchen knives is an essential tool in every home cook's arsenal. It's the difference between a smooth, effortless cut and a frustrating, dangerous struggle. But with so many different types of knives out there, it can be overwhelming to know which ones you actually need –…

By Cool Material
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5 Caribbean Rums To Bring a Taste of the Islands To Your Bar Cart

The right Caribbean rum is often the perfect answer for anyone pining for a tropical escape any time of year. And you don't always have to jump on the next flight to an island to find it and enjoy a cocktail or nice neat pour of a quality spirit (though…

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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