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Favorite Things

We strongly believe happiness comes from removing negatives, not adding positives.

But, these favorite things of ours may be exceptions to that rule.

  • Our Favorites
  • Chris’ Favorites
  • Kim’s Favorites
  • Reviews

OUR FAVORITES

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Favorites

The Rare Few Favorite Things We’d Immediately Buy Again

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General Travel

The Best Countries to Visit for 18 Unique Types of Trip

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Resources

The Best Email Newsletters Worth Inviting Into Your Precious Inbox

CHRIS’ FAVORITES

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Favorites

Books That Change Your Thinking: 15 Books on 15 Different Topics

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Travel

57 Travel Essentials for Minimalist Men (Packing List 5.0)

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Favorites

Merino Wool: The Good, the Bad, and the Not-So-Stylish

KIM’S FAVORITES

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Travel

Long-Term Travel Packing List for Women: A Not-Too-Long List

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Travel

Travel Essentials for Women: 15 Favorites to Never Forget

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Relationships

The 7 Steps for the Perfect Engagement Ring (No Marketing Nonsense)

REVIEWS

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Favorites

No-Bullsh*t Review of My Sleep Tracking Oura Ring

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Healthy Lifestyle

Alexander Technique Review: A Regular Guy’s Experience

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Favorites

Outlier New Way Shorts Review: Overhyped, Imperfect, and Awesome

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