10 Essentials For Staying Home This Weekend
When the weather can’t possibly get any hotter, and you’re tired from another work week, there’s only one thing to do: Stay inside this weekend.
But don’t just stay in and scroll through your favorite streaming service—make it memorable with these 10 essentials for staying home this weekend, each one curated to bring a little bit more joy into your home. Consider this your all-in-one guide to making your two days of rest as awesome as possible.
Depth Charge
The pleasures of sitting with a good book all weekend are hard to match—and Jason Heaton’s Depth Charge is a perfect pick for fans of mystery, intrigue, action, and adventure.
It’s James Bond meets Indiana Jones in this page-turning joyride that follows Julian Tusk, an archaeologist set on excavating a shipwreck. But someone, or some group of someones, is intent on Tusk not uncovering its secrets—which leads to a world-hopping chase, a trist with a Bond-girlesque marine biologist, and constant thrills. Once you settle into your chair and start reading, you’ll be hooked for the entire ride.
Warby Parker Winston Reading Glasses
All that screen time can make enjoying a good paperback novel tough, though. May we suggest picking up a pair of Warby Parker’s Winston Reading Glasses to complement the old school thriller from above?
They’re made in a classic style that’s an even blend of sophistication and cool, with a straight browline and squared angles that give them presence and definition. And even at under $100 for most pairs, you can still customize everything you need—from the width of the glasses to the strength and style of prescription.
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Bond might have been a Martini man, but for most of us guys a bottle of Scotch whisky is a finer companion for a weekend in. Why? Because there’s no rush to drink a glass of Scotch once you’ve poured it—it’ll just keep getting better while it’s exposed to the air, and you can take your time to savor every evolving note of its flavor and aroma.
The Glenlivet’s 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky is among the finest available at its price, offering an excellent blend of complexity and value. Look for a tropical fruitiness on the aroma paired with honey and spice on the palate, as these are characteristic of the Glenlivet style.
Aged & Ore Neat Glass
To get every last bit of goodness out of your fine Scotch from above, you’ll need the right glass to drink it out of. Sure, a rocks glass can do in a pinch—but the shape of straight-sided glasses fails to capture and concentrate all of the aromatics in a way that can enhance your enjoyment of an already-delicious spirit. Aged & Ore’s Neat Glass will do the trick.
It has a narrowed mouth to collect aromas, flared lip to deliver the goods, and a heavy bottom to make sure your whisky stays where it should be even if you give the glass a bump. As an added bonus, the widest part of the glass is your target for a perfect two ounce pour.
Taylor Stitch Apres Pants
Sweatpants: They’re the essential item for a weekend of lounging around the house, any time of year. But you can do a lot better than your old pair of sweats that you’ve been working out in for years. Why not switch up to Taylor Stitch’s Apres Pants?
They’re made from organic cotton that is lightly washed to bring out an amazing texture, all while staying buttery soft and comfortable—and a refined chino-like look, complete with tapered elastic cuffs, makes them suitable for wearing just about anywhere should you decide to leave the house.
Proof 72-Hour Tee
If your weekend is going to consist of inconsistent trips form the couch to the fridge and back, there exists no better t-shirt for the journey than Proof’s 72-Hour Tee. It’s super comfortable, and made more durable and stretch resistant with just a small addition of nylon. And true to its name, this tee shirt can get you through three days of non-stop wear before you start to stink. (Hands-on review here.)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
I think we can all agree that the golden age of streaming movies and television shows is behind us. Now that there are dozens of different subscription services, each vying for your money, it’s almost like a pay-as-you-go cable subscription—super lame.
But there’s a workaround to that, and it works well enough that you might actually be able to enjoy your browsing and watching again: Roku’s Streaming Stick, now in 4K. It’s been widely reviewed by tech magazines as the best solution for home streaming, thanks to its large selection of shows and channels and easy connectivity.
OluKai Moloā Hulu Slippers
Shoes in the house? That’s a no go, bro. But slippers are a totally different deal, and we think you’ll be amazed at how nice it is to have a dedicated pair of house shoes for your weekend in. OluKai Moloā Hulu Slippers are among the best you’ll find, utilizing a heathered knit upper with a soft and moisture-controlling wool blend lining and suede leather foxing for a touch of class.
The dual-density synthetic footbed is paired with a cushy gel insert for maximum comfort and support, and the non-marking gum rubber outsole is perfect for everything from hardwoods to carpet.
Breville Sear & Press Indoor Grill
A weekend full of drinking, reading, watching movies, and lounging wouldn’t be complete without another essential: Snacks. Don’t settle for chips and salsa, though—upgrade to Breville’s Sear & Press Indoor Grill and make yourself some real delicious food.
It’s the next evolution of the panini press, with reversible ceramic griddle, flat, and waffle plates that can be individually temperature-controlled for perfect execution of sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and waffles. Open it flat, and you can get 240 square inches of grilling space for all your indoor cookout desires.
Snake River Farms First Class Filets Pack
And while you’re getting the indoor grill and press from above, why not order up a round of steaks to test it out? Snake River Farms’ First Class Filets Pack is the way to go, because it’s stuffed with six pieces of American Wagyu filet mignons—eight ounces each of the highest grade deliciousness you’ll find, rich with perfect marbling in each steak.
They’re individually hand-cut, -trimmed, and -portioned, and pair perfectly with the included hand-harvested flake sea salt mixed with tellicherry peppercorns.
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