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This article is part of our “Battle of the Brands” series, in which we pit category-leading products against their peers to determine which are actually worth your money. A warm and cozy down jacket is an essential item for fall hikes, lightweight backpacking in the mountains, or traveling with only carry-on luggage. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most expensive items of outdoor gear. If you’re planning on skiing through loads of powder, going on snowshoe hikes, or walking your dog through the vibrant colors of autumn leaves this winter, you’ll need a lightweight, packable, windproof and waterproof…
This article is part of our “Battle of the Brands” series, in which we pit category-leading products against their peers to determine which are actually worth your money. The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are turning golden and the rain has started to fall again, which can only mean one thing: autumn is on its way and rain jacket season is back. Whether you’re just walking your dog through rain-soaked neighborhood streets or heading out on a multi-day backpacking trip in the mountains, you’ll need some covering to keep you warm and dry, but too often Top Gear review websites…
Gen Z is back again.Dmp / Getty ImagesGen Z is back again.”I need to strip my skinny jeans off my cold, dead legs,” says the millennial. pic.twitter.com/IHqrsOaszA— Erica Fretwell (@upstaterica) March 19, 2021 First, they came for the skinny jeans.Then they came to the side part.Rivka Baumann/Getty ImagesThen they came to the side part.Now, about the socks.Liudmila Chernetska/Getty ImagesNow, about the socks.A TikTok video has gone viral claiming you can tell Gen Z from millennials by the socks they wear to the gym.Westend61/Getty Images/Westend61A TikTok video has gone viral claiming you can tell Gen Z from millennials by the socks…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets may be moving forward with their final big trade of the offseason.The club was notified Thursday that veteran winger Patrik Laine had been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program after he had been receiving treatment for mental health reasons since late January.The biggest news here, of course, is that the 26-year-old Laine has been deemed recovered enough to resume his NHL career. Participation in the program is voluntary, but players cannot participate until a program doctor gives them the OK on a medical exam.Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell, who has been…
A mum has shared the simple post-pregnancy beauty routine that transformed her skin from dull to gorgeous. She also enlisted the help of her daughter’s babysitter for extra help in keeping herself looking her best as a busy mom.A mum reveals the beauty habits she incorporated into her lifestyle to feel her best after giving birth (Stock Image) Credit: GettyReddit user Brightirene is 14 months post-baby and feels more beautiful than ever. She revealed what she does to look like herself “without any effort.”All of this requires minimal maintenance but has lasting effects.Easy EarringsFirst of all, I can’t leave the…
Whether you’re camping, commuting or just running errands around town, the best rain jacket protects you from even the worst downpours and is an essential piece of waterproof hiking gear. We tested 22 top-rated jackets from popular brands like The North Face, Patagonia and Arc’teryx for their waterproofness, breathability, durability and more to find the best option out there. And after more than three months of testing, only one rain jacket stood out above the rest. Best rain jacket overall The Patagonia Torrentshell outperformed all the other jackets we tested in key areas. It’s ridiculously waterproof and will keep you…
MANSFIELD – The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) announced a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the NECIC/RiCI urban agriculture site. The event will be held at 1155 S. Olivesburg Road in Mansfield and is free to attend, with light refreshments available. Event schedule 1:00 pm: Welcome and opening remarks by distinguished speaker1:30 p.m.: Ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the urban agriculture site Following the opening ceremony, optional tours will be available for those who wish to learn more about RiCI and the farm. The NECIC/RiCI Urban Agriculture Facility is an innovative 30+ acre…
Many social situations can come with strong pressure to spend money. For example, a group of friends might invite you to a concert or sporting event this weekend, but you might not have the budget to buy tickets. A family member might invite you to a fun vacation, but you might not be able to afford the cost of lodging and food.Instead of making up an excuse not to go, or even worse, going anyway and charging the cost to your credit card, a new social media trend called “loud budgeting” might be a better approach.Loud budgeting is a money…
Friday, July 19 “Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be held on Zoom at 2pm. This is a social time for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice. For more information, please email us. [email protected]. Go Gay DC will host an “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7pm at Puro Gusto. This event is a great way to make new friends, network professionally, share ideas, and build community. The event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite. Saturday, July 20 Go Gay DC will host an “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11am at Freddie’s…
A 2023 CFDA Fashion Fund finalist and beloved by style editors and It Girls like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, Sami Miro has been a bit of an IYKYK secret weapon among fashion nerds, and now her work is set to captivate sports fans around the world. Milo, a designer whose eponymous label sources and repurposes deadstock and vintage fabrics, was tapped to create custom pieces for Nike, his first collaboration with a sports brand: He was tasked with creating jackets for the five gymnasts who qualified for the 2024 Games at the Minneapolis trials in June. In a photo…