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10 Great Underrated Whiskeys You Need to Know About

A too-cautious approach to buying booze might be causing you to miss out on something great, like these underrated whiskeys.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Is This The Secret to Not Getting Drunk While Drinking?

The man behind Samuel Adams beer claims that ingesting dry yeast before knocking back a few cold ones can help keep you from overdoing it

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Geek Techinique on How to Taste Red Wine

This method contains the fundamental parts of how to taste red wine. In essence, there are about 4 things to do when you actively taste wine. You can apply this method...

7 Things You Do When You're A Wine Geek

Those of us love wine aren't aware of how our appreciation for wine changes the way we view the world. For example, we might plan our vacations in wine regions, or spend a little more time reading the fascinating histories around wine. Of course, sometimes we do silly things too.

How To Make 30 Classic Cocktails: An Illustrated Guide

Today marks the start of Tales of the Cocktail, the annual summer gathering of bartenders and drinks professionals (and professional…

6 Reasons Why You Should Stop By Ogle Brothers General Store

Learn some of the reasons why you should stop by the Ogle Brothers General Store the next time you’re visiting the Smoky Mountains.

Things You’re Not Buying from Walmart—but Should

Walmart has always been known for its low prices, but we bet you didn’t know you could go there for must-have deals on these quality items.

Bed Bath & .... beer? Aventura store goes beyond home goods

Aventura’s Bed Bath & Beyond store received approval to add beer and wine later this year when it opens a grocery within the store.

6 Wine Store Hacks Every Wine Lover Should Know

Buying and collecting wine from your favorite wine store doesn’t have to be overwhelming or left to last minute. Here are six hacks that every wine lover should know when shopping for wine.

Home Improvement Solutions for a Growing Family

Why move out? Nuss Construction, top company for home improvement in Medford, NJ, offers cost-effective room additions for your growing family.

Packaging, Processing Must Support ‘Clean-Label' Concept

Around the food industry, the latest buzzwords seem to be “clean labels.” If you are unsure what the exact meaning is, you’re not alone. There is no standard definition. Still, clean label is a phrase we are likely to hear about for a long time, and the processing and packaging ramifications of clean labels are growing.

Shop the Store: Stag Provisions for Men

Style Girlfriend highlights a modern general store for the everyman, Stag Provisions for Men, in this installment of Shop the Store.

9 Ways I Try to Make My Classroom More Like a Grocery Store

Supermarkets are designed, almost to perfection, to trick you into buying more merchandise. What is our classrooms were just as purposeful?

[Pics] Steal These 9 Visual Merchandising and Store Ideas

Retail trends are easy to miss for customers. See how to visually merchandise your store with these tips to increase sales and customer service.

Uproot uses cool infographic on its labels to note taste of wine