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On a slow Sunday awhile back, with no real plans on the agenda, I found myself pulling into the parking lot at Bashams Factory and Surf Shop in San Clemente (which is considered “essential service” and currently open for business). Giving into an impulsive urge, I’d decided that today was the perfect day to shape the second surfboard of my life. Maybe it was desperation, maybe it was inspiration. Either way, I wanted a new surfboard and I figured I’d take a stab at making my own....

Just because it is getting colder out there, it doesn’t mean you can’t overheat when you get to bed. If you are having that problem, it can make it hard to get to sleep. And no one wants to deal with a lack of sleep. What you are going to want to do is pick up the Organic Sheet Set from Looma today. Why is the Organic Sheet Set the solution to a cool and relaxed night’s rest?...

This article was produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Taking out a canoe or kayak for some summertime fun doesn’t seem like an inherently dangerous activity—it’s not something where the stakes are apparent, like rock climbing, sky diving, or even piloting a power boat. Paddling on a calm waterway is a relaxing, soothing way to get outside and enjoy warm weather and have some fun....

The Absurd Subway Order That’s Actually Super Relatable Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock By Mikala Lugen/Nov. 1, 2022 8:51 am EST With over 41,000 Subway locations throughout the world, it’s pretty hard to not come across one in just about anywhere you go (via Statista). While the restaurant chain boasts a menu of staple sandwiches, subs, wraps, and salads to choose from, it’s really the endless combinations at Subway that keep bringing people back for more....

The Chilling Story Of Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes’ 2019 Death Jo Hale/Getty Images By Kareena Koirala/Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 10:00 am EST Sometimes chefs can leave a lasting impression with more than what they bring to the table. Late celebrity chef Gary Rhodes was known for his profound love of British cuisine, his boyish charm, and an unmissable spiky hairdo that became a part of his appeal. Labeled an “incredible ambassador for British cooking” by chef Jamie Oliver (via Instagram), Rhodes cooked his way into people’s hearts in the ’90s with the shows “Hot Chefs” and “Rhodes around Britain,” according to The Guardian....

Being prepared for the winter means having some good warm clothing in your life. Good coats that will keep you warm when you go outside. But sometimes, the cold can just be too much to deal with. And on those particularly brutal winter days, you will absolutely want to have the Langford Parka Heritage from Canada Goose in your life. When you want high-quality winter outerwear, then you want to shop at Canada Goose....

Beach season is here gang. The sun is shining bright and the waves aren’t too cold for you to enjoy. So if you wanna go and enjoy the beach as a means to get out of the house, you need to gear up. And nothing screams beach time like a pair of Champion IPO Repeat Sandals. It should come as no surprise that the Champion IPO Repeat Sandals are an amazing pair of sandals....

This Was America’s Favorite Halloween Candy In 2021 Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Oct. 25, 2022 8:51 pm EST Americans love candy and free stuff. So it’s no surprise that most Americans love Halloween — or more specifically, the holiday where getting free candy is not only encouraged, but expected. Heck, even Jerry Seinfeld has a children’s book about the all-encompassing desire to get free candy on Halloween (via The National Comedy Center)....

Vines are quite a fascinating plant, as they can take on many forms depending on their surroundings and the objects around them. They are closely associated with jungles, and they will be a common fixture in any media setting featuring a tropical jungle. The complex forms they can take can make it a bit tricky for anyone wanting to learn how to draw vines, however, and this can lead to a lot of frustration, Luckily, you’re on the right tutorial if you would like to know how it’s done, so be sure to read all the way to the end!...

On Tuesday, I went to the butt museum. On Friday, I went to the club. And by Sunday, I was in the Caribbean. How does that work in a pandemic? I’m alone in my living room on a Peloton Bike+, and I’m having the time of my life. Desperate times, you say? In a way, yes, but saddling up on this machine—smiling at instructors’ affirmations, acquiescing to their challenges to achieve “glazed donut status” STAT, huffing in my Brooklyn walkup as passersby on the street see me maniacally spinning—has brought me a lot of joy, and kicked my ass far more than I anticipated over the last four months....

Who Is Kent Rollins, The Culinary Cowboy? Instagram By AV Brown/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 8:13 am EST Imagine roaming the open plains of Oklahoma in an 1876 Studebaker chuck wagon. Imagine guiding hunters through the thin, cold air of 7000 to 12,000-foot elevations and cooking elk and mule deer deep in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico. Imagine waking up at the crack of dawn to prepare sausages and eggs, bake sourdough or buttermilk biscuits, and boil bitter cowboy coffee over an old firewood stove for cowboys’ breakfasts on a ranch....

Why Teachers Should Look Into Buying A Costco Membership dennizn/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Nov. 14, 2022 10:00 am EST Teaching is by no means an easy career. You have to formulate engaging lesson plans, work with dozens of rowdy kids, and find budget-friendly ways to decorate your room and stock up on school supplies. In fact, according to the National Education Association, more than 90% of teachers pay out-of-pocket for classroom supplies....

Why You Don’t Want To Buy Name-Brand Cereal At Aldi nitpicker/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/Dec. 10, 2022 4:52 pm EST Aldi is known for being a one-stop shop, where you can find a ton of items way cheaper than at other retailers. There are scores of great deals at Aldi and the selections are not limited to just food and beverage. One cheap type of product that customers in the know rave about is Aldi’s cheeses....

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 When it comes to comfortable footwear, UGG is one of the best in the game. For good reason too. The design and craft of each item are out of this world. And if you’re looking for some comfortable work from home slippers, these UGG Ascot Slippers are hard to beat....

16 Gifts For The Barbecue Lover In Your Life Jupiterimages/Getty Images By Alex Darus/Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 3:08 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Grilling outside may be a pivotal part of the summer season to many, but for others, barbecue is a year-round lifestyle. Cooking over an open flame and infusing smoke into food just results in one-of-a-kind flavors that are downright intoxicating. It’s why those of us who are self-proclaimed grill masters don’t care if it’s snowing and freezing cold outside — nothing will stop us from indulging in the flavors of a good old fashioned cookout....

Written in partnership with Digital Nod Time might be an illusion, but watches are real. Real and so intimately fascinating that they have managed to capture the imagination of millions of people since its inception. What makes a humble time-telling piece so desirable? How does it help us express ourselves? The answer, according to the experts at Designa Watches is simple. We love watches because they’re a symbol of life. The greatest symbol, perhaps, if you think about it....

When you head on out to the gym, you need to be properly fueled up. Filled with the proper nutrients and energy to make sure you hit the gym with the proper verve so you can get the best results. And to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Arizona has teamed up with Marvel to gift the world the Super LXR Hero Hydration 12 Pack. For 30 years, Arizona has known how to make a drink that absolutely satisfies the taste buds....

There’s nothing wrong with planning for the worst-case scenario. It’s always better to have something and not need it than to need it and not have it. This is why you would be wise to head on over to Huckberry right now and pick up a Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multi-Tool as a gift to ring in the New Year. Huckberry doesn’t just deal in clothing for the man that likes to be outside....

This article was produced in partnership with Blu Atlas The debate is on: Does aftershave really provide any benefits other than offering a cologne-like fragrance? Or is it just another useless skincare product that men are tricked into buying? When it was first invented, aftershave was filled with an alcohol-based substance meant to disinfect any scratches or cuts that resulted from a shave gone wrong. But as we now know, alcohol tends to cause dry skin....

This article originally appeared on Powder.com and was republished with permission. In a magnificent stroke of luck, or perhaps some divine intervention by Ullr himself, Bluebird Backcountry created a chairless ski area right when the world actually needed one. The company announced today that it will open for a full ski season this year, after last year’s test season, with more terrain, more classes, and more services. To deliver on these promises while keeping skier, rider, and staff safety at the forefront of all decisions, Bluebird Backcountry is moving the backcountry ski area four miles northwest to Bear Mountain (9,845’)....