How to Ask for a Raise (Without Blowing It)
Asking your boss for more money can be a touchy thing. Everybody wants to be paid more money for what they do. Everybody wants to feel like they’re valued at work. But so many people approach asking for money the wrong way. Most of the time it’s because the discussion is long overdue—they feel like they’re underpaid, they’re bitter, they’re overworked and don’t feel appreciated in general. … [Read More...]
17 Ideas for The Perfect Valentine’s Day
There are a lot of expectations for Valentine's Day. And it happens only one day a year. Here are a few ideas that will help you make the most out of this special day: 1. Do something you normally don't do. The whole purpose of Valentine's Day is to break out of your routine and remember the … [Read More...]
Essentials of Assembling a Home Bar
So you’ve graduated beyond just having one dusty bottle of booze on a shelf that you mix with soda or tonic. Maybe you’ve got a new pad and you think a nice little bar set up will be the finishing touch. Or maybe you’re just having a party and you realize you want to make your guests feel like … [Read More...]
A Guy’s Guide to Better Gift-Giving
If you think you're already a gift-giving ninja, you can stop reading right now. But if you're like the rest of us guys, you might feel like every birthday or anniversary for your significant other is a mid-term that you always end up cramming for, and usually just barely pass. How many times … [Read More...]
A Gentleman’s Guide to Choosing the Right Cigar
This is a guest post by Luzzie Normand. Whether you are a cigar connoisseur or a first timer, choosing the right cigar for your palate is extremely important. Walking into a cigar humidor for the first time can be overwhelming. With cigars that range in quality and price, how can you know what will … [Read More...]
Make Your Move: Why Dancing is an Essential Man Skill
This is a guest post by Annemarie Estess. Gentlemen, can you imagine anything hotter than a group of ladies twisting, twirling, and hip-whirling on the dance floor? (We're sure you can, but stick with us here.) They're having the time of their lives, rocking out to music and letting their … [Read More...]