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Whether you’re packing your bags for a weekend or a year away, a trip to the airport is always accompanied by anxiety-filled moments. Traffic, long lines at check-in and finding out your bags are too heavy or the wrong size to travel probably top the list. While you may remember a time when luggage issues mainly concerned your checked bags, ever-changing rules for carry-on bags mean no one escapes that fear. When looking for the best travel backpacks, it’s wise to consider whether your travel bag of choice will actually fit under an airplane seat or inside the overhead compartment....

That being said, Valentine’s Day can pose a real challenge to anyone on a budget. Not only does it seem like you just went holiday shopping (because, you did), but jewelry is rarely cheap, prices on flowers go up, and even cards can cost as much as an artisanal beer. So skip the obvious and opt for these budget-friendly yet unique under-$50 Valentine’s Day gifts instead. Skullcandy Sesh True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds These earbuds have 10 hours of battery life and you just press a button to take calls, change the volume or tracks, and activate a digital assistant. The sound quality is top-notch,...

And first time dads need to feel special.That’s where gifts for new dads come in. Whatever you get him when his newborn arrives should spark joy, for sure, while also serving a practical purpose and making his life a little bit easier. And more fun. Here are some unique, memorable, and useful gifts for new dads that will help him navigate the early days of fatherhood while reminding him that he’s still cool. Best New Dad Gifts PAPERCLIP Changing Bag Why is this the best diaper bag and worth every penny? Because it was designed by two dads and has the most...

It’s chef-lingo for having all your ingredients prepped (mushrooms diced; peppers julienned; sauces proportioned out, etc.) so they can get highly intricate meals cooked, plated, and out on time. The more complicated a meal, the more meal prep it requires. While home chefs aren’t whipping up Michelin-starred meals or, for that matter, meals for 100 diners, organization is still the backbone of good cooking. And it’s why we’re such big fans of the Prepdeck, a handsome and space-conscious rectangular box that has 45 different features and add-ons to help home chefs prepare and store everything a meal requires. Prepdeck Meal Prep...

It’s chef-lingo for having all your ingredients prepped (mushrooms diced; peppers julienned; sauces proportioned out, etc.) so they can get highly intricate meals cooked, plated, and out on time. The more complicated a meal, the more meal prep it requires. While home chefs aren’t whipping up Michelin-starred meals or, for that matter, meals for 100 diners, organization is still the backbone of good cooking. And it’s why we’re such big fans of the Prepdeck, a handsome and space-conscious rectangular box that has 45 different features and add-ons to help home chefs prepare and store everything a meal requires. Prepdeck Meal Prep...