Christmas Tag

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With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, it’s time to get into a holiday mindset – and what better way to do that than with some cocktail recipes that are sure to make you feel extra jolly? Our friends at Smirnoff have created 8 special Smirnoff cocktails just for this holiday season, featuring both the classic Smirnoff 21 vodka, and the limited-release, seasonally-minded Smirnoff Peppermint Twist and Smirnoff Kissed Caramel vodkas. These cocktails are sure to impress friends and family alike this holiday season. So, get into the holiday spirit withRead More
As we gear up for this holiday season, it is important to remember that embodying the holiday spirit means more than just buying some fancy gifts for your loved ones. In 2017, a year which has seen a disproportionate number of global tragedies, it is perhaps more important than ever to try to help those who are less fortunate. While many charitable efforts this year have focused on areas devastated by hurricanes, like Puerto Rico and Houston, today we’re bringing your attention to a pervasive, ubiquitous issue in India. ApproximatelyRead More
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With the holiday season upon us, we figured you may be looking for a few last minute gifts to share with family and friends…or even yourself! Instead of giving the usual stocking stuffers and gifts that everyone’s receiving, why not change it up and give something “green” that will actually give back!? Ditch the TVs and iPads and do Mother Nature some good by checking out some of our “smart” suggestions for those who deserve something cool and eco-friendly. Considering that a recent Nielsen survey showed 81% of Millennials areRead More

Posted On November 21, 2016By Ascher RobbinsIn Food and Drink For Men, Manzone

The 2016 Whiskey Gift Guide

Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner. After you have a blast pigging out this Thanksgiving, it’s time to turn your attention to the season of giving. And to help you give the best gifts possible, we’ve decided to share with you this 2016 Whiskey Gift Guide for the whiskey afficionado(s) in your life! Below you’ll find our recommendations that can make a whiskey-lover happy at any budget. Happy holidays – may they be filled with warmth, wishes, and whiskey! $30 AND UNDER $24.99: George Dickel No.12 –Read More
“Merry Christmas!” “Happy Christmas!” “Happy Hanukkah!” “Happy Kwanzaa!” “Happy Holidays!” “Festive Pagan Solstice!” Whichever greeting you prefer this time of year, odds are, someone will be unreasonably butthurt by it. “How dare you have a different upbringing from mine…” they’ll scoff, while lumping you in with the real terrorists, with their filthy, minimalist, “war on Christmas” Starbucks cups. Damn heathens… But no matter what their self-righteous, butthurt poison, we can all agree on one thing: our friends, families, co-workers, mechanics, pets, dentists, and Jimmy John’s delivery guys have disappointed usRead More
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to attend a VIP whisky and barbecue tasting with renowned barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang. That night, I learned plenty about barbecuing and whisky, as Mr. Lang shared his recipes for George Dickel Whisky barbecue rubs. It was a delicious, interesting evening. Last week, Adam Perry Lang appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to show viewers what I learned that night – that whisky and barbecue go hand in hand. Chef Perry Lang makes his barbecue handmade and with great intention, just likeRead More

Posted On January 11, 2015By Allison ShelbyIn Girlzone, Lifestyle

10 Things I Learned This Holiday Season

Every holiday season brings something new, and this year brought for me some observations. This being my first holiday season an appetizer contributing adult, I noticed things I had never considered in my many years as nothing more than a young gift receiver.   1. Each day closer to Christmas and New Years everyone’s driving gets worse. Everyone is desperate to finish shopping and beginning to lose their minds from all of the contact with distant relatives.   2. After December 20th, don’t even try surviving the mall. If DecemberRead More
No articles today. Merry Christmas to you and yours from all of us at Writtalin. Enjoy this video of puppies on Christmas, then get off the internet and spend some quality time with your family. Happy holidays!  Read More
Christmas is upon us in a mere two days, and if you’re looking for a gift that will really leave an impression on a special someone this Christmas Day, look no further than a truly special product from our friends at George Dickel. George Dickel Whiskey products are famously “Handmade the Hard Way;” they use no computers in their distillation process, just the hard work of 30 people who genuinely care about their whiskey. And just like the motto of George Dickel, we all have some people in our livesRead More

Posted On December 22, 2014By Samantha SurfaceIn Miscellaneous, Ramblings

Dear Mommy, Merry Christmas

Dear Mommy,   I’m sorry I don’t write more often, but it’s difficult to put a pen to paper or tap the keys on my laptop at times when I think of you. It’s almost Christmas and that was always your favorite holiday. You decorated the house the day after Halloween before disregarding Thanksgiving went mainstream. You were always ahead of the trends. This will be the third Christmas without you, but the first one that I’ll say out loud, “Mommy’s not coming back.”   I thought about you today.Read More

Posted On December 16, 2014By Basic BeccaIn Girlzone, Lifestyle

A Different Kind of Homesick

The holiday season is here, and, for many of us, that means going home to the places and the people that have been watching us grow up. Returning home means running into everyone I never wanted to see again at one of the five bars in my hometown and having to relearn how to drive a car after months of walking and taking the subway. It means getting to eat my mom’s bombass breakfasts and snuggle with my cat whenever he lets me. It means spending every second with myRead More
The holiday season is here. You must be prepared for an abundance of family time, rude comments from grandma, and duets with your little sister (as well as the annoyed glances from anyone in close proximity). Part of growing up means you get to get wasted during family time, so master these recipes, share with the family, and have a holly, jolly Christmas.   1. Fire and Ice 1 oz Rumple Minze. 1 oz FireBall. You’ll probably make a follow up sound similar to those in minty gum commercials.    Read More

Posted On November 20, 2014By Rachel HarrisonIn Buzzworthy, The Scene

Holiday Survival Guide

The holiday season is upon us! Rejoice! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full of good times with family, friends, and credit card debt. While the holidays are wonderful, they do present their own set of challenges. Here are some typical trying scenarios and some creative solutions to help you successfully navigate the holiday season.     Scenario One: Your Aunt Cathy is convinced she has a gluten allergy. Unfortunately, Cathy hosts Thanksgiving every year. She plans on subjecting your entire family to a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner, withRead More

Posted On February 20, 2014By John O'NeillIn Miscellaneous, Rants

8 Times When it is Fine to Just F**king Lose it

This year, my New Year’s Resolution was to try to be more patient with people and more understanding of little things that shouldn’t frustrate me. Friends and family are always telling me to slow down and take a breath. Truth is, I tried and continue to try. But sometimes it’s completely alright to just lose it, throw the bird, pass on a double yellow, or skip your iPhone across a lake. For instance… 8.  Drivers going well under the speed limit on a single lane road When you are inRead More