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My kayak knifed through warm Gulf waters as fast as it could run. We had outfitted our boats with 10-foot masts, outrigger arms on inflatable sponsons, and 2-foot-long leeboards, happy to be plying the wind instead of slogging by paddle. When I shook out the sail reef for more speed, the sponsons skipped over waves like thrown stones. Holding tight to shore, I adjusted my course by tapping the rudder pedals to dodge sharp mangrove stumps....

KFC Funnel Cake Fries Are Making Their Way To More Locations Patcharaporn Puttipon4289/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Nov. 29, 2022 2:41 pm EST The fast food funnel cake fry has been dropping in and out of people’s lives for some time. Burger King has offered a version of the sugar-sweet item called Funnel Cake Sticks. Served with a side of icing, they were first introduced in 2009, according to Chew Boom. The funnel cake fries were so popular that the chain brought them back once in 2019....

KitKats Beat Candy Canes As Some States’ Favorite Christmas Sweet In 2022 tastyfood/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Dec. 5, 2022 2:52 pm EST When seasonal items start to hit menus and grocery store shelves in the winter, you can usually expect some peppermint. For example, Baskin-Robbins’ December Flavor of the Month is Peppermint Cocoa Shake, and one of the most popular holiday drinks at Starbucks is the Peppermint Mocha. If you’ve ever wondered why mint is associated with the holidays, you have candy canes to thank....

During the dark nights of an ongoing pandemic, a shining light appears. Well, two shining lights—embedded into the high-tech coasters for a pair of holiday champagne glasses from the intoxicating minds at Miller High Life. Recognizing this socially distanced holiday season will include plenty of tipsy video calls, the second glass arrives prepackaged; the idea is you ship it onward to your toasting partner of choice. These so-called holiday coupes—coupe as in French-style champagne glass, not a 2-door fastback with plastic wreath mounted on the grille—will naturally be WiFi enabled....

The pitbull is one of the most tenacious and powerful dog breeds you can find. Because of this, they have earned a reputation of being vicious and dangerous. While their strength makes them powerful, it’s a reputation that is not necessarily true to how pitbulls really are if trained properly. Many people see the good side of these wonderful dogs, and many also want to know how to draw a pitbull to represent their love of this great breed....

In the Northeast, the falling of acorns means fall is officially on its way. Celebrate this magical season with the free acorn coloring pages. Children of all ages will enjoy coloring these printable acorns using their favorite art supplies. 10 Brand New Acorn Coloring Pages – Free to Print and Color This little brownish, greenish, and irresistible snack is more than just an easily forgeable fall food. Legend has it that acorns symbolize luck, prosperity, and growth....

With the summer incoming, that means it is time to get your wardrobe ready for the warm weather. No more need for sweatpants and the like. This is the time for the Under Armour UA Raid Graphic Shorts. And luckily, they are on sale at Zappos right now. Under Armour is one of the best brands out there for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons is you can wear the stuff they make when you are working out or when you are just hanging out....

Coloring images is, without a doubt, a great way to cool down and relax. Imagine how much more therapeutic it is to color artworks with encouraging quotes and mandala patterns? Thus, we have created and compiled 10 stress relief coloring pages for you to enjoy. It consists of motivational quotes paired with detailed, intricate patterns. With these free stress relief coloring sheets, you can have fun while experiencing calmness at the same time....

After a long day of working and doing your holiday shopping, there’s nothing like unwinding with a nice drink. Usually, it’s best if those drinks are chilled. And the best way to chill a drink is with round ice. Rounded ice lasts longer and distributes the cold more evenly. So you’ll need to look for the Best Round Ice Molds. When it comes to picking out the best overall ice mold, we came to the decision that the Adoric Ice Mold was the best of the bunch....

Today is a day of change in the midst of a pretty big week. The holiday is just a few days away and it is simultaneously stressful but also joyous. But today is a day that doesn’t get as much press as the holiday coming at the end of the week. Because today is the official start of the Winter season. For plenty of people around the country, it has felt like Winter for a good long while....

The Adorable Mishap From Behind The Scenes Of The Pioneer Woman Facebook By Lucy Maddox/Oct. 21, 2022 11:22 am EST In the last few years, “The Pioneer Woman” has transitioned from a one-woman show to a family production. While the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to Ree Drummond saying goodbye to her old film crew, it would also lead to her spending more time with her family (via The Pioneer Woman)....

The All-Too-Real Restaurant Nightmare In Bobby Flay’s Christmas Movie s_bukley/Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Nov. 13, 2022 12:32 pm EST You heard the song: It’s the most wonderful time of year. That is to say, the time of year when our Bobby Flay meter goes from “Sou-flay” to “Flay-ming hot,” with all the Christmas content that the chef will be putting out in 2022. If you find yourself constantly flicking between a Hallmark Christmas movie and a cooking show, or if your TV gets mad because it can’t record “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Beat Bobby Flay” and a rerun of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” all at once … dear reader, have we got good news for you....

The Perfect Caviar To Try If You’re A Beginner Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Allison Lindsey/Dec. 5, 2022 4:25 pm EST Caviar is an exotic, lavish dish that isn’t typically in frequent rotation on many people’s home menus — there’s a reason the word doubles as a term describing the very best of something. Caviar is a dish made from the salted eggs of large fish, typically from the sturgeon family (per Merriam-Webster), and can be an acquired taste thanks to its delicate, oceanic flavor profile....

The Reason Costco Doesn’t Offer Shopping Bags At Checkout Dennizn/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Nov. 4, 2022 12:40 pm EST We’ve all found ourselves in the difficult grocery store situation of opting against using a shopping cart to delicately carry goods in our arms instead. Eventually, inconvenience turns to sheer stubbornness, and for the sake of our pride, we’d rather struggle with our purchases than accept the help of a shopping bag....

Sponsored content. Men’s Journal receives compensation for this article as well as for purchases made when you click on a link and buy something below With a new season approaching, we need to change up our wardrobes to account for the warmer weather. And that definitely means that workout clothing needs to be changed up too. Which makes the Under Armour UA Tech Short Sleeve Tee over at Zappos an even more important pickup....

Good news, Succession fans: The beloved Emmy-winning HBO series following the dysfunctional Roy family and their media empire will return for a fourth season in 2023. That’s still a few months away, but today HBO dropped a short teaser trailer to whet your appetite. Although it clocks in at just under a minute, the teaser reveals big drama (what else would you expect from this show?). For Season 4 of Succession, Logan Roy has no intention of letting go of his company, and he’s gearing up for war—apparently against his own children....

The open road sets the scene for the ultimate American adventure. Pioneers ventured through vast plains to reach California’s blue waters in the 1800s; hippies drove back from California to Louisiana on motorcycles in the 1960s. Restless young adults today drive on personal quests to Colorado and Washington. At the risk of sounding cheesy, the American highway—be it the I-40, I-80, I-10 or any of the others—takes you on as much of a spiritual journey as it does a physical one....

Aldi’s Hot Sauce Advent Calendar Will Keep Fans Warm This Winter Fotema/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/Oct. 25, 2022 4:22 pm EST Fall is well underway and the smells and tastes of the holiday season are upon us. It’s finally cool enough to curl up with a hot pumpkin spice latte or peppermint mocha. For kids and adults alike, the allure of opening a brand new present certainly makes the holiday season even better....

Bones are something we may not think about much, but even if that’s true they are still closely acquainted with us as we all have them in our bodies! There are 206 bones in our bodies and they come in all manner of shapes and sizes. They have also come to be associated with spooky movies, Halloween decorations or even a treat for your dog! It can also be fun to learn how to draw a bone....

The dragon is an important part of Chinese history and mythology. They have come to be very symbolic and influential in history and were regarded as symbols of power and success in past centuries. They remain a popular design and image in modern times, and it can be a lot of fun learning how to draw a Chinese dragon! This is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to design their own awesome dragon....