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Over the last year or so, people have been building up a nice little gym for themselves at home. All home gyms are going to look different since everyone will have different goals and homes to deal with. But they at least have them. And if you haven’t been doing any of that in the months past, now is as good a time to start shopping. There is one item that you can certainly pick up right now that will help out immensely during your workouts....

Shaken awake at 4 a.m., the trees groaned above me. I rolled over, only to be greeted with a gust of wind and a face full of dirt. Still completely dark, a storm had rolled in overnight and was already raging at 60 mph, even in our protected campsite. Stuffing my face back in my sleeping bag, I pretended to fall asleep, hoping the gods would look favorably on the gesture....

Remember when shopping for furniture didn’t entail scrolling through a never-ending list of plastic-based pieces that are far from one-of-a-kind? We miss the days when honest craftsmanship was involved in the making of furniture. Nowadays, it seems like the furniture designs we love are always duplicated by companies that use cheap materials. Plastic is replacing wood, quantity is replacing quality, and the experience we have with our furniture is slowly losing its meaning....

Folks, it’s that time of the year. Some of the songs will yell ya it is the most wonderful time of the year and in many ways, it is. Not just because the holiday season brings us together. But because it brings the deals. Black Friday isn’t just celebrated the day after Thanksgiving anymore. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to get these Timberland Davis Square Chukka Boots at this price right now....

Todd Snyder isn’t getting into the whiskey game, but he’s definitely bringing it some style with a new denim jacket, made in collaboration with Legent Bourbon. The Best Bourbons of 2020 Read article According to the brands, this one-of-a-kind jacket “redefines denim, a classic American staple, using the finest whiskey-hued Japanese woven fabric. Produced on old shuttle looms in Okayama and cut and sewn in the USA, the birthplace of blue jeans, the Bourbon Selvedge Denim Jacket is as unique as the bourbon that inspired it....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Raving About Its New Salmon Rub Seasoning Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/Dec. 10, 2022 5:26 am EST The right seasoning used in the right way can spruce up just about everything a person wants to eat. Sometimes “everything” really means everything. For instance, when Trader Joe’s released its Everything but the Bagel seasoning in 2017 it started a sensation, according to MarketWatch. While the mix mimics the flavors found on an everything bagel with ingredients like sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds (per Trader Joe’s), fans have sprinkled it on all kinds of foods, including eggs, chicken, roasted cauliflower, and even toast with peanut butter and honey (via Reddit)....

Transform Your Leftover Halloween Starbursts Into Edible Slime ZikG/Shutterstock By Christine Navarrete/Oct. 24, 2022 8:55 am EST There are plenty of how-to guides out there about what to make with Thanksgiving leftovers, like using up turkey by throwing it into a soup or salad. But one “food group” that often gets left out of the conversation is Halloween candy. Americans are predicted to spend $3.1 billion on the sweet stuff in 2022, a “scary” amount of candy, according to the National Retail Federation (via Investopedia)....

You guys… I’m really excited about my monthly post over at Cooking with Ruthie today. My daughter and I made these Valentine’s Day Glitter Heart Rings and they turned out so sparkly and pretty! Make sure to stop by to read the how-to. Follow I Heart Crafty Things on Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, Twitter, and Instagram! You guys… I’m really excited about my monthly post over at Cooking with Ruthie today. My daughter and I made these Valentine’s Day Glitter Heart Rings and they turned out so sparkly and pretty!...

GMT watches allow you to view the current time in multiple time zones, representing a landmark achievement in mechanical watch design. Whether you’re a pilot or just trying to keep in touch with friends around the globe, it’s hard to beat the accuracy and reliability of a quartz timepiece. And that’s part of what makes the new Grand Seiko Quartz GMT—released in honor of Seiko’s 140th anniversary—so unique: It combines a hyper-accurate quartz movement with a standout design that holds up favorably against more traditional competitors....

In the simplest sense, to brew beer, you need water, malts, yeast, and hops. That’s true whether you’re a home brewer slaving over your own little cauldron or a brewery working in vats at a much larger scale. And while each ingredient is important to the final product (and there are other ingredients based on beer styles), in our opinion, nothing impacts the overall flavor profile more than hops. This is especially true when you’re crafting robust pale ales, IPAs, and other hop-centric brews....

A New Report Finds That Uber Eats Is The Most Expensive Holiday Delivery Service XanderSt/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Nov. 29, 2022 5:26 am EST Ever have trouble deciding between using Grubhub, DoorDash, or Uber Eats to order dinner? Setting aside the fact that they have slightly different restaurant options, each app has its own quirks that lend them their respective fanbases. All three platforms are ranked by Goteso as top food ordering apps, due to their successful business and revenue models, as well as their expansive geographic regions of service....

Sometimes, after a long day, we just wanna kick back with a stiff drink in hand. Something to have while we relax on the couch so we can just vibe. Everyone should have a nice little collection in their home bar. And with this Truthteller 1839 Bourbon Whiskey, your home bar will have a new top-shelf bottle within. For us, we love a good whiskey. It’s got the right kick that we love to drink when we want to relax....

Aldi’s Thanksgiving Price Rewind Is Taking Us Back To 2019 Aldi By Sophia Lo/Nov. 2, 2022 9:25 pm EST If you’re planning to host friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner this year, there’s a good chance that you may be preparing the turkey. For those who are new to roasting a turkey, there’s good news – the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is back to walk you through making the perfect main course....

National parks are set aside for a good reason—they’re the most spectacular places in the country—but that means that they’re often overcrowded and teeming with tourists. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies In 2020, there were more than 237 million visits to U.S. national parks. That’s a lot of hiking boots on the ground, even over the National Park System’s 85 million acres. Of course, not every park is as popular as Great Smoky Mountains National Park (12....

There are many great places you can go to experience a relaxing and fun vacation. These places can also just be a great place to head to when you need to get away from it all! The beach is possibly the best example of one of these places. Because the beach can simultaneously be such a relaxing and fun location, it has become the quintessential holiday destination. Because of this, many people like to learn how to draw a beach so that they can recreate their favorite beach memories....

You’ve transformed that spare bedroom into a boutique fitness studio. You haven’t just come to terms with it, you’re all-in. You’re outfitting the space with all the makings of a great home gym: adjustable dumbbells, kettlebells, and maybe even smart fitness equipment to replace machines. What you’re missing? Cardio equipment. If you’re not one for running and treadmills are out of the question, consider ellipticals. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

You’ve got the spirit basics covered on your bar cart—everything from warming whiskeys to top-shelf vodkas, and noteworthy tequilas. But there are also some liqueurs that are bidding for a primo spot on your cart. The very best liqueurs are complex but not cloying; suitable for sipping on their own. But they’re also diplomats—meaning they can add an extra layer to cocktails without stealing the spotlight and overpowering your favorite liquors....

When you pick up the Stamina Folding Trampoline, you can add an easy but highly effective piece of equipment that will help you build up your stamina and tone those muscles. There are plenty of routines you can do with this equipment from the comfort of your home, outdoors or in. The Stamina Folding Trampoline allows for low impact workouts. If you have any joint pains or soreness or anything like that, this is the kind of machine for you....

We dedicate February to the almighty organ: the human heart. The heart sends blood to the corners of the body, keeping our organs in check and operational. Other heart-related functions include blood pressure maintenance, hormone regulation, and oxygen distribution. That’s a lot of responsibility for one organ. Dave Asprey, the “father of biohacking” and four-time New York Times bestselling author, takes Heart Health Month seriously. “When it comes to my heart health, I don’t play around,” Asprey says....

These colorful cupcake liner flowers craft is simple for preschoolers and kindergartners to make for a spring kids craft. Spring is here and it’s time to enjoy some pretty flower crafts. Kids will love creating flowers after admiring them in their yard or around their neighborhood, or they can make a flower craft for a loved one for Mother’s Day. Either way, you’ll find that cupcake liners are a simple and easy way for kids to make gorgeous paper flowers....