There’s good news, bad news, and good/bad news about Turning Red, Pixar’s upcoming movie about a teenager who turns into a red panda when she gets emotional.
The good news: the film was scheduled to come out on March 11, and it’s still coming out on March 11. The bad news: it won’t be released in theaters. The good/bad news: much like Luca and Soul, it’s going straight to Disney+. Why is that both good and bad? A Disney+ subscription is cheaper, not to mention safer, than taking three kids to the movie theater… but it also means they can watch Turning Red whenever they want. Get ready to hear “It’s Gonna Be Me.” A lot.
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Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter, an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda.
Turning Red features the voices of Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho and James Hong. It’s also the first Pixar movie to be solely directed by a woman, Domee Shi.
Looking for a Disney movie to watch this weekend? Try Encanto.
Mario Kart is in many ways the perfect balance of skill, luck, and fun, to where anyone playing it can feel like they have a chance. This is how someone who doesn’t play video games at all can say “I’ll work you in Mario Kart” and be completely genuine.
With the franchise being so popular among, it’s no surprise that they keep making these games, but it’s been quite some time since we got a new entry. The most recent, Mario Kart 8, released back in 2014 for the Wii U. The game was then re-released to the Nintendo Switch as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and featured most of the content already unlocked. Since it’s been so long, there’s been plenty of questions about when a new game could be on the way.
According to a report from GameIndustry.Biz, a teaser for an upcoming Mario Kart could be coming sooner than expected. Apparently, a new Mario Kart game is already in development and we could see a teaser as soon as this year. The last fun detail in the report is that this game may feature a “new twist” on the Mario Kart formula.
I am aware Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still selling very well on the Nintendo Switch, but Mario Kart 9 is in active development (and comes with a new twist) and Nintendo could tease it this year.
While we’ve all been expecting news on Mario Kart to eventually happen, it was a little bit of a surprise to know a teaser could be on the way so soon. Of course, a teaser doesn’t necessarily mean the game is anywhere close to finished — Nintendo historically has been very patient when it comes to releasing their biggest IPs, so until there’s a confirmed release timeframe the most we can do is wait.
What’s going to be way more fun to speculate on is the apparent twist for this upcoming Mario Kart. Every Mario Kart game typically tries to bring its own new features, such as the partner mechanic in Double Dash and the anti gravity sections of Mario Kart 8. Of course, with the game so deep into its lifespan now we’re not sure which new features they could bring to Mario Kart 9, but it’s going to be exciting to see what they have in store.
The first video from The Weeknd‘s uptempo new album Dawn FM has arrived, bringing with it another musical mystery for fans to unravel. This time around, The Weeknd appears to be playing a new character, who is abducted by a mysterious, dancing cult and used for an eerie ritual in the woozy video for “Sacrifice.”
After being strapped to a huge circular apparatus, The Weeknd is approached by a woman cloaked in red who maybe steals his soul — it sure looks a lot like the scene with the soul-stealing dementors in Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban. We’re only shown glimpses of the effect this has on The Weeknd between strobe-lit performance sequences, but it certainly appears to have been detrimental — I can only assume this is how he got all old and wilted on the album’s off-putting cover art.
January is a slower month for beer releases. The rush of the holidays (and winter beers) are behind us. It’s really not until March/spring that we get the next big rollout of craft brews just in time for Spring Break. That being said, there are still plenty of beers dropping this month (or that dropped late last month) to try this season.
Since we’re still in the middle of winter, many of the beers dropping are highly spiced winter warmers, dark ales, or big IPAs full of big hop flavors to cut through the grey days and shitty weather. In short, it’s a great time if you’re a lover of big and bold beer flavors across several styles.
Hopefully, the eight beers we’re giving love to this month will pique your interest and inspire you to explore exciting brews made near you or sold at your closest bottle shop or brewery. The picks below are regional craft beer releases from breweries that we vouch for along with seasonal bottles we’ve been looking forward to tasting again.
This might be our most overlooked brew of late 2021. This anniversary beer takes Alaskan’s famed and multi-award-winning smoked ale and amps it up with birch syrup. To make one gallon of that syrup, Alaskan simmers down 100 gallons of birch sap. That syrup is then cut with wildflower honey before being layered into the beer.
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While this sounds like it’d be overly sweet, it’s not even close to that. The beer has more of a tart raspberry vibe with a honeyed smoked dark chocolate counterpoint. Those notes are accented by a slight woody nature that’s closer to wet bark than anything else while mild notes of smoked plums rest in light touches of burnt espresso beans with a hint more of that smoked dark chocolate.
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This is a shockingly well-balanced and delicious imperial stout. What’s exciting about this is what’ll happen if you cellar it. Three, five, hell, ten years from now this might be a mind-blowing beer experience. So, grab some now and get ready for a great ride.
This beer is the colliding of tres leches cake, imperial stout, and spiced hot chocolate in a can. The beer is brewed with rice and oats in the mix alongside Centennial hops. Then chocolate, coffee, Pasilla peppers, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg are added to really drive home the wintry vibes of this one.
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This bursts forth with heavy notes of cinnamon-spiked lattes with a double shot of espresso, full-fat milk, a pump on vanilla syrup, and a swirl of caramel. The espresso smoothes considerably on the palate with this softness that’s like that little bit of “crema” that forms on the top of a well-pulled espresso made on a real machine. The chocolate softens as well and feels more like milk chocolate with a touch of caramel in the center. The spice stays on the sweeter side of things while still providing a touch of warmth on the backend.
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If you like big, sweet, wintry coffees from Starbucks this time of year, then this is going to be your jam.
This limited release from Boulder’s Upslope feels like a late holiday gift when it drops every January. The base of deeply roasted malts and oats is bolstered by a small dose of East Kent Golding hops. That gives the taste a little bump of light hops to cut through the thicker aspects of the stout.
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This really smells like a malting kiln full of chocolate roasted malts next to creamy coffee bricks. There’s a light touch of toffee sweetness that adds to the creamy vanilla and dark chocolate maltiness. The hops are there as a ghost, lurking beneath everything yet reminding you that they once existed. The overall experience is velvety and accented with a hint of earthiness on the very end.
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This is a yearly favorite. Every January this drops and it’s hard not to buy it by the case. You get a real sense of the chocolate and vanilla without losing the fact that this is indeed beer.
Stepping away from the dark ales, this beer is a farmhouse wheat ale that’s fermented with winter mangos. The base of the beer is made with TexMalt Llano Pilsner malt, Denton County Wheat malt, and raw wheat. That’s then slightly touched with Oregon-grown Golding hops. During the secondary fermentation, fresh and frozen mango is added to the mix at about two pounds per gallon of beer, which is quite a bit of fruit.
Bell’s Hopslam just hit the shelves and we’re pretty excited. The beer is all about the hoping process. Six varietals are chosen from the Pacific Northwest to really highlight citrus and fruit in the beer. The real star of the show is Simcoe hops that are layered in during the dry-hopping process.
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The beer invites you in with a mix of grapefruit oils, peach peels, and wildflowers that’s perfectly counterpointed by a sweet, almost honey, malty base. That honey drives the palate as the grapefruit bitters move slightly towards the pith and the florals matched by a slightly dank nature with a hint of apricot and peach lurking beneath it all. The beer stays fairly dry through the finish as the honeyed malts, bright grapefruit, and stone fruits really drive home a balance.
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This is an all-around delicious beer. It’s also another great counterpoint to the dark brews on the shelf right now. This is the promise of spring in a can.
This winter IPA is all about building balance between spicy malts and Simcoe and Trident hops. The brew is made with medium roasted malts, bringing in a touch of a red hue to the final product along with a little spice that feels almost like a rye whiskey. Those malts are counterpointed by dank hops that add to the wintry dimension of this beer.
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You’re reminded of a stewed plum with plenty of meaty plum and dark spices next to pine resin, orange oils, and a touch of … juniper. Those spices kick up on the palate and touch on eggnog nutmeg, clove, and Red Hot cinnamon while the plum darkens towards dates and prunes. The resin stays almost fresh as the sweet and dark fruits meld with wintry spices on a lush finish.
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This is winter in a bottle. It’s delicious while also holding onto a good balance between all the elements at play.
This double IPA is all about amping up the super fruit hops. The primarily wheat brew is spiked with Bru-1, Strata, and Galaxy hops, giving the beer a classic hazy, fruit-bomb vibe.
“This beer’s murky depths are replete with notes of pineapple, peach, and passion fruit that combine in an absurdly satisfying fashion. It’s a glorious, all-inclusive cruise through tropical waters, and your taste buds have VIP tickets.”
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We trust Modern Times to make a great hazy IPA and there’s no reason to think this will be any different. Plus, a nice, fruity hop-bomb of a beer sounds great right now.
This is the porter that all others are measured by. The brew is a throwback to an early 1800s recipe that died out in the early 1900s. The beer is made at the Griffin Brewery in the Chiswick neighborhood of London, where they’ve been brewing beer since 1654. Needless to say, this beer has some serious history behind it.
Tasting Notes:
You get a clear sense of well-roasted coffee beans on the nose that’s almost sour next to rich and brittle toffee candies, a rush of vanilla extract, and dark and bitter chocolate bespeckled with roasted almonds. That nutty chocolate drives the palate along with the coffee bitterness and sour that’s damn near burnt with that vanilla and toffee creating a nice counterbalance to the whole sip. The finish is soft but not creamy and really leans into the brightness of the coffee while letting the dulcet tones of the toffee, chocolate, nuts, and vanilla create a lovely end.
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While this isn’t new by any stretch, it’s the perfect beer for now. It’s also what pretty much every other porter in the world (especially American craft) is chasing when it comes to flavor, texture, and vibe.
When you book a guy who represents a movement that claims “Birds Aren’t Real,” you should probably be prepared for things to go south. And that’s exactly what happened on Chicago’s WGN Morning News when “activist” Peter McIndoe dialed in Thursday morning for a remote interview to discuss his conspiracy theory organization. As far as anchors Larry Potash and Robin Baumgarten could ascertain, Birds Are Real appears to be a satirical group that is actually highlighting the concerning abundance of conspiracy beliefs that have spread like wildfire in recent years.
However, it appears the group is interested in spoofing more than just crackpots as McIndoe proceeded to punk the newscasters by barfing up his coffee.
This has without a shred of doubt been the most embarasing morning of my life. I deeply apologize to WGN, and to the millions of bird Truthers I represent and speak for.
I will be taking a long hard look at myself to recalibrate and get my strength back to Level. I am so sorry pic.twitter.com/kaOIKfl6Tq
After McIndoe made sure his “puking” could be clearly heard on the show, the anchors gave him time to recuperate before realizing this whole thing was probably a setup. Via Mediaite:
Later in the program, Potash and Baumgarten wondered aloud if they had been “punked” by McIndoe, who is a fairly practiced hand at doing media appearances.
“I don’t think we really know for sure now. Kind of stuck in the middle there. We wish him the best,” Potash said, adding “You know, if we got punked. Shame on us. And if he’s really sick and he’s got an issue of some kind, we hope he’s okay.”
In a follow-up to his “apology” tweet for puking live on the air, McIndoe gave an update on his condition on Friday and figured out the likely source for his stomach problems: the government.
“Taking a day out in the woods to realign myself with the movement and get back on track,” McIndoe tweeted. “I’ve made mistakes. But this isn’t the past, this is the future. And I owe it to you to forge a better one. I do not want to make any claims but there was a targeted government poisoning.”
Taking a day out in the woods to realign myself with the movement and get back on track.
I’ve made mistakes. But this isn’t the past, this is the future. And I owe it to you to forge a better one.
I do not want to make any claims but there was a targeted government poisoning.
The Righteous Gemstones is back this Sunday (at 10 PM on HBO) with members of the megachurch made Gemstone family divided and Jesse (Danny McBride) firmly looking to upsize and let loose, playing with resorts, streaming services, and other things that typically stand out as the playthings of the elite. All that stands in his way are a few new threats, family infighting, and the need to steer clear of the claw of consequences that keeps grabbing at the whole family. No big deal, right?
According to McBride, (who we previously spoke with ahead of season one) this is “the richest world [he and his creative cohorts David Gordon Green and Jody Hill] have explored.” And though he always operates as though each season of every show will be its last (to push writers to “deliver something that feels whole”) there’s a desire to keep going with no cap on the ambition of what these characters can and will reach for. A fascinating position that feels incredibly ripe in these gluttonous times.
Ahead of this new season, we spoke with McBride and co-star Edi Patterson about that ambition, freeing John Goodman to throw some hands, the chemistry and power dynamic between the show’s central couples, Church power teams, ridiculous movie posters, and how Judy would torture her brother if she ever got to drive the family business.
Is there a cap on the ambition of the Gemstones?
Danny McBride: You know, I haven’t considered it. I feel like the Gemstones feel like the sky is the limit. You know, they feel like they have God on their side and that they can achieve whatever they want to set their minds to. And so I think it’s that boldness and that fearlessness that’s kind of weirdly noble about them, that they have this lack of self-image and they only see themselves as capable of whatever they want to put their minds to.
The production numbers, specifically when you’re singing, have been just great. What’s it like to just go all out with those?
Edi Patterson: Yeah, dude, it’s a blast because as we’re writing, we’ll sort of feel like when there should be something like that and sort of the vibe of what it should be. So sometimes it’s even from us writing the song that goes in there and then it starts to really get exciting then, or, we’ve got amazing musicians and composers that work with the show. And so sometimes it’s just like, “okay, we know Judy will do a great big gospel number here” and then we get this amazing song back. But every step of that process is really, really fun. I really like to sing and I really like to perform live. So it’s really fun for me to go on a Saturday when we aren’t filming, down to the studio and like record a thing for a bunch of hours and then come in and wear basically the outfit of an ice skater and have a bunch of girls dancing around me and like suddenly be in Vegas. I mean, it’s a blast dude.
What’s the relationship arc for BJ and Judy this season?
Edi Patterson: I think with Judy and BJ, I think we should talk about this, but I think that they’re made for each other and I think they’re, destined by God and the stars to be together. [Laughs] And I think that BJ understands Judy and knows that when she basically, fucking wilds out on him, I think he is maybe one of the only people on the earth that knows “oh, that’s not really at me. That’s just some weird stuff coming out.” So I think they get each other in a way that no one else would. And I think she probably adds some spice to his life that probably was not really there in previously. [Laughs]
Danny McBride: [Laughs] You made him hardcore.
Edi Patterson: Yeah. I made him hardcore.
Danny, the same question about Amber and Jesse and just where that relationship is right now. Power really seems to be unifying them.
Danny McBride: Yeah, you’re totally right. I mean, trust was broken last season and it was kind of up and questioned whether they were going to be able to make it. And so, coming into this season, they obviously made a choice to stay together and so what’s the first thing they do? They start being an example to other people of how perfect they are and how they’ve gotten through all this. And they’re trying to guide other people through the same shit. And it just seems so funny how people who could be so lacking in these basic things feel that they’re qualified to teach others, and that’s sort of just the glaring contradiction about the Gemstones. But the other thing that has aligned them is they found a sense of purpose in trying to kind of grab power to try to get the things that they want and the influence they want and that unites them. And I think when they work together, they actually prove to be a pretty good team together. And that’s kind of what we follow this season.
If Judy got the mantle and took power, what would she do to Jesse to exact revenge?
Edi Patterson: [Laughs] I think probably…
Danny McBride: [Laughs] C’mon, say it.
Edi Patterson: She would murder his wife. [Laughs]
Danny McBride: See, I was going to say she was going to stick something up his ass.
It could be both.
Edi Patterson: My first thought was she would do something to his ass or balls. [Laughs]
Danny, John Goodman is doing such great work this year, and we’re really getting to see an interesting bit of his backstory and see him get physical and kick some ass, breaking him out of the strictly paternal role and seeing him have a little fun. Can you talk a little bit about that?
Danny McBride: You know, my thought for Goodman was always that he had a more rough and tumble background than Amy Lee did. Amy Lee was like a child Christian singer. And so she had a more successful upbringing and I always liked the idea that Eli is new to money. Like it’s not something he’s grown up with. And so that’s part of what fuels his hunger for more and more is because he doesn’t want to be poor again. And so the idea that we get to see a little bit of that. We get to see about what he came from and it shows a nice image of where he’s landed and how different he is and how different he’s had to kind of disguise himself from what his roots are. It just felt like it was a cool playground for Goodman.
The church fitness crew idea… I don’t know if this was inflicted on you, but I have a faint memory, I may have blocked out a lot of it, but I was definitely exposed to something like that in school.
Danny McBride: Yes. [Laughs]
Like jumpsuits and everything. Is that where that came from?
Danny McBride: It did. Ripping up phone books… I saw that crew when I was a kid, and it really made an impression on me. I mean, I remember going home to my house and looking at the phone book and just being like “Jesus Christ this is very hard to rip this. These guys are so strong” and that idea was just always there about this power team. And we always played around with the idea in the first season that Kelvin sort of sees himself as this Christlike figure that, it’s really important to him to have apostles and have followers like Keith. And so it just seemed like a natural fit to put him with an army of muscular men.
The Romancing The Gemstones poster in the media room in episode two — can you break that down a little for me? Is that like a movie that was made or just a vanity poster?
Danny McBride: [Laughs] You know what’s funny is when we were scouting for the show in the pilot and we were looking at all these mansions around Charleston, South Carolina and trying to figure out the mansions for each of these characters… I went into one house and in their theater room, they had mocked up movie posters and put the faces of the families on the posters. [Laughs] And I was just like, “are you fucking kidding me? This is insane”. It seemed like such a silly thing to do, but then we had to log it into the memory bank and use it somehow.
‘Righteous Gemstones’ season two premieres Sunday on HBO at 10PM ET
After a surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals last summer, the Atlanta Hawks’ encore season hasn’t gone as planned. Among injuries, health and safety protocols, and regression from some key contributors, they find themselves 12th in the Eastern Conference at 17-20 and a full game back of a play-in spot.
Much of the issue revolves around their 26th-ranked defense, headlined by poor perimeter stoppers and inability to slow ball-handlers off the dribble. According to Marc Stein, Atlanta could be a team to monitor as the trade deadline approaches and Ben Simmons talks potentially heat up with the Philadelphia 76ers.
“It was suggested to me this week by one league source to keep an eye on Atlanta as an emerging suitor for Philadelphia’s Simmons,” Stein wrote.
“It’s my responsibility to put a product on the floor that can win,” Schlenk said, “and right now I’m not sure I have done that.”
Offensively, Simmons appears to be a murky complement to a rim-running, non-shooting center like Clint Capela, but the defensive fit is obvious. Simmons is a two-time All-Defensive First Team honoree and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season. He’s arguably the NBA’s top perimeter defender. His skill-set would boost a struggling defense significantly.
Philadelphia has reportedly long sought a star like Bradley Beal or Damian Lillard if it trades Simmons. While Atlanta doesn’t have that caliber of player, Stein still sees a deal involving these clubs as a possibility.
“They have numerous enticing trade pieces to try to bring in other teams and expand the options in a theoretical multi-team trade construction,” Stein wrote. “The prospect of a Trae Young/Simmons combination, given the defense Simmons could bring to Atlanta and the devastating playmaking duo he could form with Young, would certainly intrigue me.”
In late October, Donald Trump finally (sort of) made good on his threats to create his own social media site when he announced the birth of the unironically ironically-named TRUTH Social. In the days and weeks that followed, we learned that the former president may have violated securities laws in order to create the site and that it had used some pretty shady practices to get funded and attempt to go public. But none of the controversy has seemed to dampen Trump’s excitement to start TRUTHING (his equivalent of tweeting). And now it’s looking like both Donald and the public at large will be able to do that beginning President’s Day.
According to The Verge, a listing on the App Store notes the release date of TRUTH Social as being February 21, 2022—which just happens to be President’s Day. As Jay Peters writes:
“Truth Social looks very much like a Twitter clone, based on screenshots in the App Store listing. The profile page shown in one screenshot looks almost exactly like Twitter’s, and posts appear to have icons for replies, retweets, faves, and sharing. (Truth Social describes each individual post as a ‘truth’ in the app’s description. The retweet equivalent is apparently called a ‘re-truth.’)”
Trump, of course, was a devoted fan of Twitter for many years—until he was permanently banned one year ago, following the violent events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. After embarrassingly trying to sneak his way back onto the platform, and being caught, he vowed to create his own social media site instead. That would be TRUTH, which was so poorly designed that pranksters managed to overrun the site and register with usernames like @donaldtrump and @mikepence before it had even launched a beta site. Here’s hoping that the official launch is just as exciting.
The start of the new year, the rise in Omicron cases, and the cooler temperatures of winter are all reasons to plan a secluded, laidback weekend away (over a straight-up party weekend). This season is all about slowing down and setting new intentions (and also being reasonably Covid-cautious), and there’s no better place to do that than at an epic vacation rental off the grid.
Whether you prefer the backwoods, farmland, or a homey haven just outside of a busy city, there’s one thing that can make any vacation rental a quintessential winter destination — a heated spa experience to escape the cold.
There’s nothing quite as relaxing (or sexy) as jumping into an outdoor sauna or hot tub as the snow falls beside you and the brisk breeze blows by. It’s a best of both worlds situation – comfortably warm while immersed in winter’s wondrous beauty. If you can find a property with both a sauna and a spa? Even better. If you’re ready for a cozy weekend away, check out the 10 vacation rentals complete with saunas and spas below.
Spa Retreat With Finnish Sauna and Saltwater Hot Tub — WASHINGTON, USA
Washington’s rainy winter weather and gloomy skies make for a cozy environment to renew and rejuvenate your mind. This spa retreat is just 15 minutes outside of downtown Seattle. So you can hit the town for a dinner in the city, then wind down in the property’s Finnish sauna and saltwater hot tub. Yeah, that doesn’t sound like a bad evening.
The Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired Airbnb fits up to four people, making it a sweet spot for a small group getaway.
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You can’t find this kind of comfort and privacy this close to most cities. This property provides a wellness oasis with the option to venture out and sightsee.
Can you say couples retreat? Grab your partner and head to wine country in Sonoma County, California to rekindle the spark in your relationship. Or give yourself some much-needed me-time with a solo trip in the Redwoods. The hand-built cedar cabin screams rustic chic, from its woodsy decor to the wilderness that surrounds it. Steam things up by hopping in the cedar hot tub that sits beneath the trees on the property’s private patio.
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Wine, jacuzzi, nature walk, repeat. What more do you need for a romantic weekend getaway?
Take a trip to Upstate New York to enjoy a weekend by one of Sullivan County’s largest lakes. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for a small group to kick back and chill. The best part of this secluded woodland cottage? It’s definitely the four-person barrel sauna tucked in the trees behind the property.
Plus, the cottage includes a wood-burning fireplace and a record player to really set the mood.
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Let us say it one more time…a four-person barrel sauna tucked in the trees.
If you’re looking to totally unplug from the busyness of everyday life, check out this cedar chalet in the Snowline Community of Glacier, Washington. There’s no reception in the area, so you’ll be forced to turn inward, reflect, and simply enjoy the great outdoors. Not to mention, a private outdoor wooden hot tub under a cedar gazebo and an outdoor fire pit are sure to hit the spot on a cold day in the woods.
You can snag this spot starting at only $180 per night for up to four people. In other words, book it ASAP for an affordable winter trip with friends.
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We all need to step back and put our phones down from time to time. This vacation rental forces you to do that in the best way possible.
This unique Airbnb is a renovated historic schoolhouse that overlooks a regenerative organic farm — talk about a refurbished masterpiece. Located on the calming countryside hills of Shaftsbury, Vermont, it’s the perfect place to relax as you head into the thick of winter and prepare for the rest of the year ahead. The house includes both a hot tub and panoramic barrel sauna that overlooks the green mountains and farmland.
Oh, and we can’t forget to mention the outdoor shower. Need we say more?
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As much as we’d all like to think we can rough it in a rustic environment, nothing beats the comfort of modern luxury. This innovative property combines the two for a tranquil country escape.
If you want a luxury boutique hotel experience with the privacy of a vacation rental, this farmhouse oasis is for you. With a private backyard and swimming pool, along with an Italian-designed infrared sauna and an outdoor shower, you don’t have to go far to enjoy what feels like a glamorous spa experience. The house even includes Turkish cotton waffle robes, as well as all-natural locally handmade soaps and bath salts.
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Between the luxury amenities and eco-conscious household items, once you walk through the front door you likely won’t want to leave until it’s time to check out.
This three-bedroom cabin in Marquette, Michigan fits up to eight people, making it perfect for a family reunion or group celebration. It’s located right on the water where you can fish, breathe in the crisp winter air, and take in the stunning lakeside views. When you’re done getting your dose of fresh air and outdoorsy adventure (or you need a break from the group festivities), you can thaw out in the cabin’s private sauna.
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There’s nothing better than waking up, walking outside, and being met with nothing but still water (or frozen water!) and evergreens. That’s exactly what you’ll get at this vacation rental.
Get panoramic views of Mt. Baker National Forest from the comfort of your patio when you book this hideaway cabin. The cabin is elevated on stilts so you can get up close and personal with nature and its healing effects. The one-bedroom property is newly renovated, offering a modern take on a rustic environment. The real selling point on this Airbnb is the four-foot-deep cedar hot tub. It’s the ultimate relaxation oasis within the wilderness.
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When you’re nestled in the forest submerged in a hot tub, you won’t have a choice but to relax and let the stress of your usual everyday responsibilities go. If you need to find your zen, book a stay.
Private hot springs? Yep, we’ll take it. This refurbished 1800s mining cabin offers a handcrafted odorless hot spring hot tub with an infinity edge and LED lighting. You can take it a step further and set the mood by connecting to the cabin’s outdoor Bluetooth speakers. Kicking back in the jacuzzi with a backdrop of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain wilderness is reason enough to book your stay.
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Colorado is best known for its beautiful outdoor spaces, and this vacation rental gives you the opportunity to experience it first-hand. Plus, the 19th-century mining cabin element of it all gives you a cool story to tell your friends about when you get home.
The Pacific Northwest is a hub for all things nature and outdoor exploration. Just four miles from Mt. Rainier National Park, a hotspot for fishing and hiking, this mountain cabin is ideal for anyone in need of an adventure. Invite your most adventurous friends to come along, as the cabin fits up to six people comfortably. At the end of a long day outside, you can soothe your sore muscles and come home to the comfort of a cedar hot tub and fire pit.
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When it comes down to it, this property is a foolproof combination of adventure and relaxation.
Yesterday, Biden addressed the nation, directly calling out Trump’s involvement in the attempted coup for the first time. As part of his speech, Biden said, “The former president of the United States of America has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 election. He’s done so because he values power over principle because he sees his own interest as more important than his country’s interest.”
Trump, whose own former aides are now mobilizing against him, did not take the president’s remarks well, ordering his press rep Liz Harrington to share a statement (via her Twitter account) blasting both Biden and the Democratic party for using Jan. 6th as an excuse “for the most chilling assault on the civil liberties of American citizens in generations.”
“These radical leftists in Washington care NOTHING for American Democracy,” the statement read. “All they care about is control over you, and wealth and riches for themselves. But they are failing. No one believes them anymore. And the day is quickly coming when they will be overwhelmingly voted out of power. Joe Biden’s voice is now the voice of desperation and despair. His handlers gave him that speech to read yesterday because they know the unprecedented failures of his presidency and the left-wing extremism of the Pelosi-Schumer Congress have destroyed the Democrat Party.”
Trump also seemed to suggest that the attempted coup, carried out by his MAGA supporters, was some kind of hoax, saying, “Democrats cannot sustain the preposterous fabrications about January 6 much longer.”
Even odder, he went on to acknowledge the events of Jan. 6th, arguing that Democrats have blown the deadly uprising out of proportion.
“It [Jan. 6th] is being used to justify outrageous attacks on free speech, widespread censorship, de-platforming, calls for increased domestic surveillance, appalling abuse of political prisoners, labeling opponents of COVID lockdowns and mandates as national security threats, and even ordering the FBI to target parents who object to the radical indoctrination of their children in school,” Trump continued. “And this week, January 6 is also the Democrats’ excuse for trying to pass a radical Federal takeover of state election law. They are trying to BAN voter ID and other basic measures that can ensure the sacred integrity of the vote.”
So according to Trump, either Jan. 6th didn’t actually happen or it did, and it just wasn’t that bad. Either way, Trump is pretty pissed everyone keeps bringing up his little flirtation with treason and domestic terrorism.
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