It’s no secret that 2020 was a tough year, but it also provided a lot of valuable lessons. Whether is was work, relationships, mental health, or physical fitness––we all learned a lot about ourselves and how we react to massive disruptions to our daily lives. And now that 2021 is finally here, its a great time to reflect on those lessons and consider how we can improve our lifestyles and mindsets in the year to come....
This Is How Canned Corned Beef Is Really Made Deborah Lee Rossiter/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/Nov. 11, 2022 4:32 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many know corned beef as the protein served alongside cabbage during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. With this traditional dish, freshly cooked beef brisket is served in slices. In the past, this brisket would be preserved using “corns” of large salt, per the University of Minnesota Extension, which is how corned beef got its name....
What Happened To Bubba’s Boneless Ribs After Shark Tank? Facebook By James Lewis/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 9:58 am EST The trouble with so many physically-demanding sports is that they can only be performed for so long before the sportsperson is inevitably controlled by the ceaseless encroachment of aging. Unless your chosen sport happens to be speed eating contests, obviously — they may put a lot of pressure on the stomach, but at least they don’t require much movement....
Wine glasses are found in many different situations and events. They are often associated with elegant events such as weddings, but they can also be used at night in front of a cozy fire or by tuxedo-clad secret agents! There is a classic and elegant design to these glasses, but even though they have a simple design it can still be a challenge to learn how to draw a wine glass....
During the winter, the GiveBest Portable Electric Space Heater is a must-own for anybody. Because even with a house with pretty good heating built in, sometimes the winter can be too tough for that setup. But with this, you can bring it around with you and give yourself some warmth to make the winter a more tolerable season. A big benefit of the GiveBest Portable Electric Space Heater is how compact it is....
The arrival of fall means football season and its pregame rite of passage—tailgating—is upon us. Any epic showdown on the gridiron naturally begins with great grub and icy beverages unpacked from a stuffed vehicle in a festive parking lot. Grilled meats, savory sides, and the right beer for tailgating is, of course, the sine qua non. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies While the crisp fall weather doesn’t demand stouts and porters just yet, this means you’ll likely be drinking brown ales, pumpkin beers, lagers, and even some fresh hop IPAs....
There’s no time like the present to squeeze in an epic escape. While you’re at it, might as well kick things up a notch with some action-packed animal encounters. Luckily, there’s no shortage of awesome wildlife-centric trips waiting to be discovered throughout the U.S. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies These adventures range from mild to wild—and no, we don’t mean heading to the closest zoo. So whether you’re trying to get away before the leaves start to change, or planning further out into the future, these animal encounters are sure to impress....
For any parties, dinners, and family gatherings, you’ll always want to attend bearing a gift. Wine is the all-to-obvious route. So why not present your host with something more exciting (and stronger)—like wine cask-finished whiskeys? In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Wine cask-finished whiskeys strike a balance of strength (always at least 40 percent ABV) and elegance, thanks to the influence of the finishing casks. Their previous contents might have been a fortified wine like sherry or port, a sweet dessert wine, or a table wine....
Adventure photographer Chris Burkard’s latest book, Wayward, might be his most revealing work yet, and not just because of the stunning images. In its pages, Burkard opens up about his life and career, sharing the stories behind the photos. From his early days trying to break into the world of surf photography to far-flung expeditions to places like Russia and Iceland, the book is full of revealing details (did you know that Burkard is actually colorblind?...
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Pre-Cut Cucumbers itor/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Dec. 11, 2022 10:36 am EST Each time you peruse your grocery store’s produce section, you likely notice all the pre-cut fruits and veggies. Pineapple, grapefruit, melons, cucumbers, broccoli, salads, you get the idea. If you’re too busy during the week to cut up produce yourself, these pre-cut options may seem like a great alternative. However, pre-cut produce isn’t exactly all it’s cracked up to be....
Traveling to see family this Thanksgiving? You aren’t alone. According to a travel forecast from AAA, 53.4 million people are planning on traveling in the U.S. during the Thanksgiving holiday period. And 90 percent of those travelers are going by car. That means if you’re planning on getting behind the wheel, you might want to start packing the trunk now to beat Thanksgiving traffic. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...
There’s something special about instant noodles. Sure, they’re usually about as nutritious as the packaging they come in, but they’re cheap, easy to make, and absolutely delicious. David Yew has been slurping down instant noodles for as long as he can remember. Today, he’s helping the world connect with the dish, in all its forms, as Brother Noodle on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...
In a basic sense, lanterns provide one function: to give off light to make it easier to see in the dark. While they serve this function well, they can also serve other purposes. They can also be ornamental and stylish in their own right, and one of the most interesting kinds of lanterns is what is known as a paper lantern. These lightweight lanterns originated in China and are a thing of beauty....
There are many different leaves in nature, and some are more recognizable than others. While that may be the case, not many leaves can claim to be featured on a country’s flag, but that is a distinction that the maple leaf holds! Appearing on the flag for Canada, this leaf has become quite famous, and its unique shape can also make it fun to learn how to draw a maple leaf....
Does your family have any special traditions for celebrating the new year? I host my family at my house for a New Year’s party every year and it’s a night full of games, movies, snacks, lots of laughter and of course, waiting for midnight to roll around. A party is never complete without some festive decorations so this year we made this paper plate New Year’s Eve Banner to liven up our party....
If you’re someone who values protecting the environment, but struggles to make a difference on a personal level––we have good news for you. A new service was just launched, “Plant Your Change,” that will allow Americans to automatically plant a tree every time they buy something––simply by rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar––and they don’t even have to switch their debit or credit card to sign up. This innovative idea to plant trees with spare change comes from Aspiration, a socially and environmentally conscious financial service founded in 2013 and backed by celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom....
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Massachusetts, Manny Santiago has always been a skater’s skater. The 35-year-old fell in love with the sport over two decades ago, picking up his first skateboard at 14. Brimming with positivity and an unbridled passion for mastering new tricks, Santiago went from learning an Ollie to being a sponsored within three years. Santiago was only getting started. It wasn’t long before he earned the nickname, “Manny Slays All,” due to his wild and reckless approach to skating....
Feeling like getting into the stock market game? It can be fun if you know how to do it. But if you don’t know-how and are looking for an easy way in, there’s such an app that can help you greatly. That app is Stash. And if you sign up now, you will get a nice little bonus to help you on your new investing journey. If you sign up for Stash right now and put more than $5 into your account, you will get an extra $5 put into that account....
The table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs. It provides a flat surface where you can place a variety of objects. It can also be used for many purposes, such as eating, writing, studying, or playing games. Thus, a table is definitely an essential piece of furniture in our home. We have created a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a table, summed up in 9 quick and easy steps....
When you’re crushing a HIIT workout or pushing yourself to get through one last mile on your nightly run or ride, there’s only one thing that can stop you: chafing. Don’t laugh: It’s a common problem with active guys. Tighty-whities just don’t cut it when we’re working hard. Our boys need support and protection down there, it’s true. But they also need to breathe. What’s the best anti-chafing underwear you can buy?...
