Quirky Posts

  1. Flower Power: Tips for Choosing the Right Floral Arrangement

    Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but there are some hard and fast dos and don’ts to selecting an arrangement. Follow this easy guide and your bouquet will say “I care about you” instead of “there’s a supermarket on my way home.”

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  2. Think Outside the (Chocolate) Box: A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

    A lot of guys loathe Valentine’s Day… they tend to be “subpar gift-givers.” Here are some non-cliché gift ideas for that special someone.

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  3. Resolution: Make One Dish Perfectly

    The closest a lot of guys get to cooking is reheating leftovers in the microwave. If you’re one of those culinarily-challenged gentlemen, this is the year to turn over a new leaf. Here the pro chef brother duo of Eli and Max Sussman share with us one perfect dish that even the most kitchen-unsavvy among us can master.

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  4. Resolution: Get Organized

    You probably don’t belong on an episode of Hoarders, but there’s a good chance your life could use a little more organization. With a place for everything and everything in its place, you’ll spend less time looking for things, get more done at work, and feel more relaxed. Here are some tips to help you achieve a decidedly decluttered New Year.

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  5. Video: Kitchen Skills with Dan and Mike of The Meatball Shop

    Meatballer Shop owners Michael Chernow and Daniel Holzman tell us the one knife every guy should own and demo the proper way to anchor a cutting board.

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  6. January Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)

    For this month's sneak peek, Matt, aka Matty Fresh, re-joins Martin on the BB Man couch. Revealed in this installment: Martin’s outlandish sweater tastes, Matt’s dedication to his “glamour” muscles, and, of course this month’s sample assortment.

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  7. Advice from a Mustachioed Man: Theodore Roosevelt

    A rancher and world traveler, the 26th POTUS ignored doctors who told him never to get a desk job. As he tells us, it’s not the critics that matter. It’s all about “the man who is in the arena.”

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  8. Video: Gary Vaynerchuk for Birchbox Man

    Author, entrepreneur, and wine aficionado Gary Vaynerchuk on the best advice he's ever received, the importance of hustle, and his growing My Little Pony collection.

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  9. Man Up: How to Talk about Wine

    We tapped a wine expert for some tips on how best to enjoy New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs—and how to sound smart while (attempting) to talk about them. The result is a cheat sheet worth framing, or at least writing on the back of your hand before a big date.

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  10. Editor’s Letter: July 2012

    Here's to a month of experimentation and innovation. Presenting: The July box in review.

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  11. Man Up: Become an Inventor

    If you’re sitting on a million-dollar idea, Quirky, a company that streamlines the invention process, can help you take it to market. But maybe you haven’t dreamt up the gadget that will make you your fortune. In that case, Quirky’s Head of Engineering has some pointers on how to tap into your inner-inventor.

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  12. Box Cutters: Your Custom Profile

    Once you're a subscriber, Birchbox Man offers you a whole lot in addition to the monthly sample shipment. You'll find advice on how to use your products as well as general style guidance here on the Guide, receive special offers on full-size products in our Shop, and can earn points to put toward the stuff you dig the most. In this installment of Box Cutters, our series about how to the most of your subscription, we give you the lowdown on filling out your custom profile.

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  13. Man Up: A Fourth of July Watermelon Cocktail

    If you find yourself inundated with uneaten watermelon, a bottle of tequila can help you put it away.

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  14. Man Up: The Minimalist Work Space

    Here at Birchbox Man, our desks are overflowing with stacks of pomade, rows of shampoo, and leaning towers of cologne. It's a mess. We asked an organizational expert how to maximize our work space for productivity and mental health. He dropped some serious tough love on our grooming tornado disaster of a desk situation.

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  15. July Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)

    Boxes are shipping…right…NOW.

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  16. Man Up: Whole Hog BBQ

    Rodney Scott, pitmaster at Scott's Barbecue in Hemingway, South Carolina, takes us through the steps of slow-smoking an entire pig, from selecting the proper wood for your fire to proper technique for applying layers of BBQ sauce (use a mop).

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  17. Man Up: The Great Outdoor Film Screening

    Want to get serious about your planned staycation this summer? Recreate the look and feel of the drive-in by projecting a movie in your backyard or on your rooftop. With the proper gear and a little know-how, you can turn any outdoor space into an open-air cinema.

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  18. Interior Upgrade: Get Shaggy

    Home decorating is often dead last on a busy urban guy’s list of priorities. Luckily, Birchbox Man’s resident style and grooming guru Eric Neher is here to offer easy to follow advice about interior design. His simple tips will have a big impact on your living space. Step one: get yourself some shag carpeting.

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