Mmm, bacon! You’re those slices of greasy Heaven that are just so damn delicious and sinfully good, and yet SO versatile (e.g. Bacon Bits, hamburger toppers): We give humble thanks to you! Sure bacon’s an artery-clogging, ultra fatty meat, but that goes for almost all sinful indulgences? I digress, though.
Here, I give you 20 of the freakiest, most bizarre, and/or stupidest (or are they genius? you decide.) bacon or bacon-inspired creations. Enjoy.
So you’ve got just about all the gifts on your shopping list. Now there’s just one thing left to do… fill those stockings. Believe it or not, emptying out the stockings happens to be a guys favorite part of Christmas. Not because we’re expecting to find anything fancy, or even anything we’ve ever thought about wanting. But because stocking stuffers tend to be fun and quirky.
And in case you were wondering, socks are definitely not fun. So for all the wives and moms out there, here are thirty stocking stuffers for under $25 that will make the men in your life smile.
It’s hard to believe it’s already been more than a year since we launched inStash. Over that time we’ve featured over 800 products. For those of you who have just recently discovered the site, there’s probably a whole lot of awesome that you’ve missed. Therefore we decided to put together a list of some of our favorites… the best of inStash (2011).
Tablets are all the rage these days. Actually, wait. Scratch that. The iPad is all the rage among consumers of varying types. Gadget-hungry techies, octogenarians getting their first computers and casual commuters all love the iPad for its versatility and access to tens of thousands of apps (over 300,000 if you count the ones for iPhone, too).
If you’ve recently bought an iPad, or if you’ve had one and you weren’t sure what to throw on it, check out this list of the top 100 iPad apps out there now to make you and your tablet more entertaining and more productive.
Some of us seemingly never tire of the latest and greatest in electronic and/or mechanical geekery. Automotive fans are definitely no exception. From the latest rumors about the newest Mercedes hatchback, to sightings of a four-door bull-on-wheels (*clears throat*: Lamborghini), here are five automobiles in either concept-only form or near-production guise.
He’s known by the code name 007. He has a license to kill and danger is his middle name–well, we’re not sure on the last part, but it should be. It’s important to remember when thinking about the James Bond lifestyle that HE IS NOT YOU. Never will be.
So leave the high stakes espionage, car chases, fist fights and lady diddling to him. Well, maybe not the latter. That’s probably your safest bet, actually, if you’re going to play pretend. But while you’re at it, inStash encourages you to look at the Top 10: Gadgets for the James Bond Wannabe, and do a bit of shopping before you go out to shake not stir with your favorite lady.
Buying a car anytime in the foreseeable future? Awesome. Take heed, though: Don’t let those sumptuous curves and/or the oh-so-comfy interior trump all else (items like affordability, reliability, resale value, maintenance costs, fuel economy and so forth) in your decision to buy a new or used car. Learn to prioritize.
On rare occasions, all those years of drinking and making an ass out of oneself in public pay off. Such was the case when the editors of inStash asked me to comprise a list of must-try beers. It wasn’t exactly the kind of assignment where they had to do a lot of arm-twisting.
Over the years, there have been some beauties wash over this blackened liver. While it’s easy to enjoy the staples here in the States—Budweiser, Shiner Bock, Blue Moon—it’s not quite the same as tying one on with the following selections. So without further tomfoolery, inStash presents the Top 10 Beers Every Man Should Try before he kicks off.
True, the digital age is well upon us and there’s no doubt that print publications are feeling the trend of decreasing sales. Still, magazine subscriptions have been surprisingly resilient when compared to other forms of traditional media, and there’s now an influx of magazines that are popping up online in the form of digital downloads.
But which magazines deserve a place, both on our coffee tables and in our iPads? We dive into some of the most popular magazines on the market to bring you, what we believe to be the top 12 magazines for men.
Circulation
1,628,567
Sample Headlines
Target Audience
Professional men who not only enjoy admiring unclad women, but also demand in-depth articles, interviews and stories.
Description
An adult-oriented men’s magazine that features racy photos of often fully nude women, occasionally getting real celebrities to pose in the spreads. The magazine also features interviews as well as journalism and fiction.
Our Take
Love it or hate it, Playboy is one of the most recognized brands around the world. The images are iconic, albeit overly photo shopped, which is typical for a men’s magazine in order for them to create that “Dream Girl” effect with the models. Over the years they have had everyone from Marilyn Monroe (never actually posed, but she was put on the cover) to Drew Barrymore to Marge Simpson grace their glossy
Father’s Day is coming up real soon and we, at inStash, decided to put together a list of some of our favorite gifts for Dad’s everywhere this year. We’ve got something for five general personas (“Outdoorsman”, “Chef”, “Handyman”, “Sports Fan”, and “Techie”) conveniently broken down into five separate price ranges. With any luck, you’ll find the perfect Father’s Day gift right here, without having to fight through the crowd at the mall.
What It Is: This rugged hand warmer will keep his fingers, toes, and whatever else needs heating quite toasty. It’s thin, metal construction means that it is extremely portable and can easily be slipped into a pant pocket or small backpack pouch. The warmer is odorless, so he can safely bring it with him on his next hunting trip. He’s even going to get a full 12 hours before he has to refill it with Zippo lighter fluid.
Who’s It For: The “Outdoorsman” | A lover of nature, he feels most at home outside and in the wilderness.
Price: $20
What It Is: Thanks to the La Table Steak Button Thermometer Set, the guesswork has been taken out of grilling steak to your personal perfection. The set includes four glass and stainless steal thermometers with large, easy to read indicators labelled simply: Rare, Medium, and Well. They’re versatile too, so whether his appliance of choice is the oven or the BBQ, he’ll have the freedom to use them in either.
Who’s It For: The “Chef” | Master of the
