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The Real Madmen Cigarettes

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:33:40 +0000

If you’ve tuned into Madmen and wondered how Jon Hamm and the crowd can avoid lung cancer and heart disease after one episode, wonder no longer. “We smoke the fake ones” Hamm once said, “or else we’d all be dead.” The non-smoking cast of the show, smoke only Ecstacy Herbal Cigarettes. Usually used to help quit smoking, these cigarettes uniquely have no nicotine and no tobacco but light up and smoke as though they were tobacco. So if you’ve already picked up the nasty habit, pop in a pocket square, grab a glass of scotch, and light one of these. 10 Packs for $49. BUY

Happy Birthday Clipspringer

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:27:25 +0000

Although we’re on vacation until the 2nd, we had to post for our 1 year brithday. It was one year ago today, and 257 posts ago that we founded this site. We’re having a blast putting it together and want to thank our readership which has grown month by month. Thanks to our sponsors as [...]

Sustainable Osetra Caviar

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:04:42 +0000

You didn’t think we were just going to leave that champagne post just sitting there with nothing to go with it? What better economic times than now to feature caviar? We’ve seen that your worth can drop by 40% rather quickly, so now is the time to invest not in stock, but in your happiness. And why not be “green” about the whole thing, by purchasing one full ounce of Tsar Nicoulai Osetra caviar? Raised from sustainable sturgeon farming, you’ll be glad you’re enjoying a delicacy that will now never be extinct. A focused, clean palate with a creamy finish. No better time…$107 BUY

John Allan’s Pomade

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:51:07 +0000

John Allan is first and foremost a business man. His business happens to be in men’s grooming. Since 1988 he has worked to expand the market for high end men’s products before venturing out on his own and creating a line of quality items. This matte pomade is firm but pliable pomade with a matted finish. Contains only the finest vitamin, mineral and sea plant ingredients. $22 BUY

Thank You to Our Sponsors

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:16:56 +0000

To our wonderful sponsors who pay the bills to keep the servers running and allow us to always be on the lookout for great things to show you – we take a moment to say Thank You. Especially this month to Amazon, Apple Inc., West Marine, and Busted Tees. Thank you to our readers as well – our Feed distribution has doubled in the last month. And lastly we have a new logo coming our way January 12th. Thank you. Please remember to email any ideas to clipper at clipspringer dot com.

Library Staircase

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:08:52 +0000

Books you can’t reach? You likely need an 1890′s French staircase to get them. Cast iron with wrought iron ballistrades, brass finishing and stained oak steps. Better access to those first editions. Top-shelf gives you something to lean on while perusing, and a place to rest your drink. Your guess is as good as ours on how much it weighs. Shipping not included in the pricetag . . . $35,000. BUY

Emergency Coffee

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:00:12 +0000

In our never-ending quest to provide you with the necessities for getting through the Holidays, we think this might be worth it. Don’t get stuck at a relative’s home, rummaging through their coffee beans and filters. Just take along the “Emergency Coffee” and you’re set. One order provides two tins – and each comes with four, one cup individual filter packs. No coffee maker needed and beans and filters are set. If you can boil water – you’re day just got much brighter. $8 BUY

Home Brew Station

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:40:24 +0000

If you can’t sport the in-house pub, then at least make your own beer with the NanoBrewMaster. With an on board computer that regulates and monitors the introduction of hops, yeast, water and extract – you’ll have the BrewMaster title pretty quickly. It can brew 15 gallons or two 7.5 gallon batches at once. Best of all – it is self cleaning. Starter kit for 5 different types of beer included with purchase. $TBD BUY

Best Camping Coffee Maker…By Far

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:35:00 +0000

The outdoors allow great pleasures – but few are as enjoyable as waking up in the wilderness and having a great cup of hot coffee. Until now, espresso has been mediocre outside the confines of a high pressure machine. Handpresso made it their life’s work to solve this pressing problem (pun intended). They cleverly came up with a hand pumped portable espresso maker. It looks like a bicycle pump with a yoyo on the end – but it puts out excellent quality espresso. Use it anywhere in the world, anytime. Just boil up some hot water, add it in, put a pod in the holder, give it a few pumps and flick a switch for the creamy foam topped perfect shot of espresso. $120 BUY

The Kuro Cube

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:11:16 +0000

Say goodbye to that orange carboard box of Baking Soda in the fridge. Replace it with a solid block of white charcoal (though it looks like gray charcoal to us). The Kuro Cube will absorb odors wherever you put it. Even better – it stays active for years. To “re-actviate” the charcoal all you have to do is leave the block in the sun for an hour. Then put it back to work. Simple enough – and no need to buy and replace every few months. Worth a try at the very least. $45 BUY

On the Rocks…Literally

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:48:21 +0000

Though we don’t know if the theory behind this proves true in reality – a company called Nordic Rock is producing actual Swedish pure rock to be used as ice. The idea is you freeze the rock for one hour, put it in your drink, and your drink will never be watered down. The rock is pure, pollution free and eco-friendly. Rinse, and re-use. Set of 10 with leather pouch included. $25 BUY

Fever-Tree Tonic Water

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:28:13 +0000

Beyond a slew of recent awards for packaging and taste – we’re just discovering Fever-Tree mixers. Served in 5 of the top 11 restaurants in the world, they seem to have struck the perfect balance of crispness and flavor. To enhance your best vodka or gin – give it a try. 4 bottles for $6. BUY

Glycerin Cleansing Bar

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:55:34 +0000

Designed and made by a man – as a simple, quality soap that both preps your face for shaving, and can be used as body soap. Botanical extracts, aloe vera, glycerin, orange extract, vitamin E. Sounds like they’ve covered all the bases. Nourishing and good for you. Wake up right. 100% vegetable-based. $8.00 BUY

Tzuni Tea Pearls

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:51:31 +0000

A little after dinner something – these tea pearls actually unfold from balls that are hand rolled by tea-makers in China. They unfold to become full blossoms in the teapot. Like having an edible tea tree in your tea pot. You can purchase the glass tea pot as well (crystal no less). “Drinkable Ornamental Luxury” as the company puts it – we just like that no one else is doing it. Pearls $23 for 3 BUY Tea Pot $16 BUY

Corzo Tequilla

admin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:36:26 +0000

In 1902 a German botanist named Weber came to Mexico to study the Agave plant and differentiate between local varieties. He soon discovered higher altititudes and milder climates fostered better alcohol from the plant. The now aptly named Blue Tequilana Weber Agave is used for the finest tequillas. In fact the European Union and Mexico designated that this is the only plant that can produce anything officially called Tequilla. Corzo Blue Agave are grown a mile high where the soil is richer and more red producing the finest tequilla. Worth a try. 46-$56 BUY

Monocle Magazine

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:56:31 +0000

Consider it an updated version of the Economist. Monocle Magazine, put out by our friends across the pond publishes 10 issues a year. Started just over a year ago, the magazine hired editors from the New York Times, the BBC, and others. The online version is edited by the founder of Wallpaper Magazine, and a former International Herald Tribune Columnist. Main sections include Affairs, Business, Culture and Design. Not a flimsy magazine, at around 200 pages. SUBSCRIBE £75.

Roman Candles

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:12:15 +0000

Fred and Friends came up with a much easier way to light up a cake. Instead of 32 Candles why not have XXXII? A more traditional look to a birthday cake? We like it. For $5 you might actually save money on those older birthday celebrations. $5 BUY

Best Cedar Grilling Planks

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:29:44 +0000

These untreated western red cedar grilling planks will hold moisture in steak, fish, or veggies while adding just the right amount of smoke. Why let meat burn on metal when it can roast in its juices on wood? Perfect for wild salmon and vegetables. Best grilling smoke you’ll smell. From Pacific Northwest Fine Wood Products. Measure 5.5″ x 11″. Set of 6 for $13. BUY

Veuve Clicquot 750 ml – The Classic

admin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:37:02 +0000

When Mr. Clicquot died in 1805, he left the champagne to his widow – or “veuve” in Fench. Mrs. Clicquot was quite the businesswoman and she grew the company by leaps and bounds. Today Veuve Clicquot has a royal warrant for Queen Elizabeth II, and was even Claude Rains’ celebratory drink in Casablanca. While other blogs are promoting the Limited Edition, the Traveler, and the Vertical Limit – we think they are overpriced and overplayed. Stick to the classics – and keep an extra in your fridge for moments that deserve it. A great bottle of bubbly for around $40. BUY

Ice Shot Glass

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:24:47 +0000

A silicone ice tray that makes ice shot glasses, is….great. Silicone means it not only stays clean (dishwasher safe) but is also easily bendable. Mix drinks by making the ice out of one part (O.J. for example) and pour in the vodka. Cucumber water etc. Endless opportunities for drinking….that’s what we’re here for. $6 BUY